Hypercholesterolemia, also known as high cholesterol, is a condition that results in excessive or excess cholesterol in the blood stream. Cholesterol, a wax-like substance found in cell walls and membranes throughout the body, is called hypercholesterol. The cholesterol found in our heart, brain, liver and skin, as well as our intestines, is necessary for the proper functioning of hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D.
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The amount of cholesterol required for this purpose is very low. The excess cholesterol in the blood can build up in major arteries such as the coronary arteries, carotid and brain arteries, and the arteries that transport blood to the legs. This can lead to a narrowing or blockage of the passageway and decreased blood supply.
Angina, chest pain and heart attack can be caused by blockage of the coronary arteries. This is caused by cholesterol buildup on the artery walls and deprivation oxygen to the heart muscles. The accumulation of cholesterol deposits in the carotid vein can cause brain stroke. Also, blockage of the arteries that supply blood to the legs can lead to claudication and pain when walking.
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Women after menopause and men below 55 are at the risk of developing hypercholesterolemia. The body’s total cholesterol levels are made up of LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol) and triglycerides. High cholesterol can be dangerous because it does not cause symptoms. High cholesterol can cause breathlessness, fatigue, excess sweating, heavy breathing, and yellowing of the chest.
Treatments
- The consumption of onion juice can reduce cholesterol levels to a large degree.
- Drinking 8-10 glasses of water per day can lower cholesterol and allow for proper excretion.
- High levels of isoflavones in soy products can help regulate cholesterol levels.
- Infusions can be made by boiling 2 tablespoons coriander seeds in a glass water. It is recommended to consume it three times daily.
- Sunflower seeds can also help to lower cholesterol levels.
- You can boil 10 cinnamon sticks in 6 cups of water. Add one tablespoon honey to the solution and let it heat up. This home remedy is good for lowering cholesterol.
- A good way to lower cholesterol is to drink a glass of water each morning with one teaspoon lime juice and one tablespoon honey.
- High levels of serum cholesterol can be controlled by consuming fenugreek seed.
- Indian bedellium extracts contain cholesterol-lowering agents.
- Cholesterol levels can be reduced by eating almonds and walnuts.
- A fiber-rich diet can help to lower cholesterol.
