HDL,
considered the good cholesterol, which is not entirely correct, can act as an antioxidant, but it can also act as a pro-oxidant.
Not exact matches
Regarding vitamin D deficiency,
consider the following from August 2009: «A whopping 70 percent of American kids aren't getting enough vitamin D, and such youngsters tend to have higher blood pressure and lower levels of
good cholesterol than their peers, according to two new studies published this week in the journal Pediatrics.
«Children with low levels of vitamin D were more likely to have high blood pressure and lower levels of high - density lipoprotein, also known as
good cholesterol — two factors that are
considered major risk factors for heart disease later in life «Children with low vitamin - D levels also had higher levels of parathyroid hormone than their counterparts with adequate vitamin D in their blood.
A patient is
considered to have metabolic syndrome if he or she has at least two of the following conditions: abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, low levels of «
good»
cholesterol, and high levels of triglycerides.
She offers practical advice about how to combat high
cholesterol and other digestive issues with diet and lifestyle changes before
considering traditional medicines, as
well as times when medicine is necessary first, along with a focus on digestion and lifestyle changes.
Herbs can play a significant role in a treatment plan for, as they can be
considered when nutrients such as magnesium, vitamin B and other trace minerals have failed to bring about complete recovery, or in other special situations, such as where an individual may have adverse reactions to the supplements.Let us briefly
consider a few of the more
well - known herbs, such as: Holy basil which has been found to reduce blood sugar levels in diabetics.Certain compounds in garlic can bring reduction in total
cholesterol and blood pressure.Curcumin, in combination with other antioxidants in the turmeric, have anti-amyloid and anti-inflammatory properties, which are thought to be effective in delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease.What is Fermentation?What is fermentation is a common question.
If you're not familiar with
cholesterol lingo, LDL is what's
considered «bad»
cholesterol and HDL is what's
considered «
good»
cholesterol.
Avocado is high in monounsaturated fats, which are
considered «
good» fats that can help balance
cholesterol levels; plus, avocados do not contain
cholesterol as they are from a plant source.
Many health experts
consider inflammation to be a
better predictor of heart disease than
cholesterol levels, with heart attacks occurring in athletes at the same rate as in sedentary individuals.
In fact, the diet should be approximately 70 % of calories from unadulturated fats like low carb nuts (pecans and macadamias are great, almonds ok and peanuts and cashews are
considered higher carb on the nut scale), avocado, grass fed butter, coconut oil, olive oil; and the remainng 15/15 for protein and non-starchy vegetable carbs, especially nutrient dense leafy greens It is carbohydrates or high protein leading to gluconeogenesis in the diet that make concurrent consumption of fats a cardiovascular risk, but in a properly carb - restricted and moderate protein diet, and in the absence of systemic inflammation (hsCRP, ESR), one should not worry about increases in
cholesterol, but focus on the size of the
cholesterol particles (bigger is
better) Dr. Peter Attia explains this complex topic
well.
The «bad»
cholesterol is LDL or low density lipoproteins while mainstream medicine
considers HDL (high density lipoprotein) benign or even «
good»
cholesterol.
When I did a stress test recently the cardiologist told me I had inappropriate heart rate recovery although she still
considers me low risk because I have super
good cholesterol and no other major problems.
While I strongly believe in the benefits of walking for stress relief, personal time, reflection with movement, blood pressure and
cholesterol modification, etc., I do not
consider it a
good method to lose body fat.
When you have bloodwork done, if you notice an increase in your bad
cholesterol or a decrease in your
good cholesterol counts, you may need to
consider that the Sustanon pills are responsible for that.
Claim: «Saturated fat actually raises HDL (the «
good»)
cholesterol and changes the LDL
cholesterol from small to large, which is
considered beneficial.»
For the mushroom sauce,
considering their meaty texture and nutritional benefits — low fat,
cholesterol free, a
good source of protein, and so on — I almost always use baby portobello in my sauces.
If your policy is still in effect and you have subsequently improved your health such as losing weight, stopped smoking which has reduced your blood pressure and / or
cholesterol levels, then
consider asking the insurer to re-evaluate you so you can get a
better rating and a reduction on your premium.
As you can see, American General allows for what some might
consider pretty high
cholesterol (290) in their column on the left, and that's in the
BEST HEALTH CLASS THEY OFFER.
If you want to read the
good news about eating almost all the eggs and bacon you want, here it is: a scientific advisory panel for Dietary Guidelines last year basically said: «
Cholesterol is not
considered a nutrient of concern for over consumption.»
James is 63 and he is
considered to be in average health for his age due to his
well - controlled Type II diabetes, and slightly elevated
cholesterol.
With these medications, his blood pressure and
cholesterol levels are
considered «
well - controlled.»