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Most people are aware of the risks that being obese presents. Many of us have received information about how overweight adversely affects health. Much of the information about overweight and poor health usually revolves around the risk to internal organs. And when we consider internal bodily functions, one of the major risks in being heavy is the occurrence of high cholesterol.
Cholesterol is a major part of adipose in the blood. It is transported by proteins, one type of which are called LDL, or low-density lipoproteins. Low-density lipoproteins are commonly known as bad cholesterol due to its correlation with blood vessel disorders. The higher the levels of LDL, the higher the chances for circulatory problems including heart disease and stroke.
You may have gotten bad cholesterol from your parents; however, eating the wrong kinds of food is the more probable cause for getting the disorder. Those who consume foods which are high in saturated fat tend to have more bad cholesterol compared to those who eat a modest quantity of saturated fats. Though being overweight is not necessarily from diets high in fat, foods high in fat consumed over time have a good chance of adding extra weight to a person’s body frame. And whether diet is the main culprit or not, people who are overweight generally have higher levels of LDL than non-overweight people.
Overweight people often don’t have enough HDL (high-density lipoprotein), or what is referred to as good cholesterol and their triglycerides are often too high. They may also have an abundance of bad cholesterol. In addition, being overweight raises the chances of getting hypertension and diabetes, which are both linked with cardiac problems.
Those who are overweight are recommended to receive cholesterol screening, which includes following dietary guidelines, increasing physical activity and the use of cholesterol busting medication.
Losing weight if you are overweight can help lower LDL and is especially important for those with a cluster of risk factors that includes high triglyceride and/or low HDL levels, and being overweight with a large waist measurement (more than 40 inches for men and more than 35 inches for women).
Pursue weight loss if necessary. Lost weight of even 5 to 10 pounds can decrease cholesterol and triglycerides. Losing weight can also help lower your blood pressure.
Regular physical activity is recommended for everyone. It can increase good cholesterol, decrease bad cholesterol, and is particularly vital to people who have elevated triglyceride levels and depleted good cholesterol levels.
Body mass is controlled by what you eat and your way of life. Being too fat may possibly encourage heart and blood circulation problems when your body mass index is more than what is normal; 32% for females and 25% for males.
Gaining weight thanks to bulkier muscles brought about by weight training and eating plenty of protein foods may well not lead to cholesterol issues, always provided that these are lean proteins.
This article written by a contributing writer.
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