If this develops in the arteries leading to and from your heart, you will develop coronary artery disease, greatly increasing your risk of heart attack.
HDL cholesterol, on the other hand, is referred to as "good" because it helps carry LDL-cholesterol away from the artery walls, lessening your chances of developing heart disease. Most of it is manufactured in your liver: Your body produces all the cholesterol it needs. In healthy people, about 80 per cent of the cholesterol that's in the body is produced by the body.
The rest comes from what you eat. If you eat a high-fat diet — especially a diet high in saturated fats — chances are you will have elevated levels of bad cholesterol in your blood.
Saturated fats raise levels of LDL cholesterol in your blood more than anything else in your diet. Trans fats are also a major culprit, as are foods that come from animal sources such as eggs, meat and some dairy products. Egg yolks and organ meat such as liver are considered very high in cholesterol. Health Canada advises that you maintain a healthy weight, get at least 30 minutes of exercise a day and stay away from cigarettes. It also recommends reducing the total fat in your diet by:.
Health Canada also recommends you eat more vegetables, fruit, whole grains such as oats or barley, and legumes such as dried peas, dried beans and lentils. Anyone can have high cholesterol regardless of weight. Maintaining a healthy weight is a good foundation for a healthy lifestyle — but if high cholesterol "runs" in the family or your body isn't that efficient at disposing of bad cholesterol, you could be at risk. A diet high in fibre may help lower LDL cholesterol levels significantly.
If your cholesterol levels remain high, your doctor may recommend medication to help reduce the level. These include:. Ask your doctor for a heart health check which looks at the key risk signs. ABN 61 High Cholesterol. What is High Cholesterol? There are two different types of cholesterol including: "Bad Cholesterol" low-density lipoprotein or LDL which carry cholesterol particles throughout your body.
LDL cholesterol is bad because it builds up in the walls of your arteries, making them hard and narrow which can increase the risk of a heart attack. Having high HDL is linked to lower risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. What are the symptoms of high cholesterol? What are the causes of high cholesterol? High cholesterol can be caused by a number of things including: Unhealthy diet, particularly high in saturated fats, trans-fats, and sugar Overweight or obesity Lack of exercise Age cholesterol starts to rise after the age of 20 Smoking Family history How is high cholesterol diagnosed?
Some people also need to take medicine. Too much cholesterol can block your blood vessels. It makes you more likely to have heart problems or a stroke. High cholesterol does not cause symptoms. You can only find out if you have it from a blood test.
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