Cholesterol
Exercise lowers cholesterol
Exercise lowers cholesterol. If you want lower cholesterol, exercise. Regular physical activity, along with diet, the formula to reduce the level of blood lipids effectively.
Exercise is good for lowering cholesterol
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Cholesterol-lowering Exercises
Exercises to lower cholesterol and triglycerides
It is scientifically proven that exercise regularly contributes directly to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels while increasing favors called good cholesterol.
Sure you’re thinking of excuses such as that you do not like sports, or gymnastics, or that you lack time to go to a gym.
The cholesterol-lowering exercises are simple enough that you only need to put on running shoes and go.
What are the exercises lower Cholesterol
The best exercises to lower cholesterol are: Walking, running, jogging, swimming or biking, you can perform other aerobic exercises but these are the ones that are available to everyone.
For exercise to be effective must be practiced continuously for not less than 30 minutes and made 4 or 5 times a week. Read the rest of this entry »
Omega 3
Omega 3 fatty acids that act as natural remedies
Omega 3 is the name given certain polyunsaturated fatty acids containing amazing health properties of the heart and brain, but there is more tested and other benefits under investigation.
The human body does not produce omega 3 fatty acids and need to get certain foods that contain high proportions, such as oily fish, nuts, oils and seeds.
Illness that prevents the consumption of Omega 3
* There is evidence that regular and adequate amounts of Omega 3 prevents the formation of blood clots which reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
* Reduces cholesterol and triglycerides, prevent atherosclerosis, decreasing the risk of myocardial infarction. Read the rest of this entry »
Cholesterol and your Health
Cholesterol is a lipid (a type of fat or wax) that the body needs to produce certain hormones, aid in tissue formation and protects nerves. When in balance all cholesterol is good, it is only when there is excess occurring health problems.
Cholesterol comes from two sources:
- cholesterol produced by the body through the brain, liver, pancreas and spinal cord.
- Cholesterol content. This cholesterol is caused by the accumulation of saturated fats from our diet. You can also come from animal foods, eg meat, dairy products, animal fats, seafood and so on.
According to studies the consumption of saturated and hydrogenated fat that raises cholesterol in the body and not necessarily the foods that contain it. Saturated fats are those that are solid at room temperature such as meat, butter and others.
Types of cholesterol
There are two types of cholesterol:
- LDL (low density lipoprotein) is known as bad cholesterol. When there is an excess of cholesterol in the body that tends to accumulate in the arteries blocking the normal blood flow and causing difficulties in the heart and brain.
- HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol is called good. It is necessary for the proper functioning of the body and helps regulate the amount of LDL or bad cholesterol.
Problems when cholesterol is high
When increasing the level of bad cholesterol may develop:
Loss of hair.
Hearing loss.
Dizziness.
Heart attacks.
Difficulty breathing.
Hypertension.
Those are much more concerned with high cholesterol are bad for people with respiratory and heart problems.