Health and Fitness Information CenterUnderstanding Your Cholesterol Level, Part 1
You're told by your physician you need to lower your cholesterol in order
to live a healthier life. The blood tests you had done show the total
cholesterol levels to be over 200. But what does that really mean and how
do you get started towards reducing your cholesterol? To begin, cholesterol
is a naturally occurring substance that is made by your body and
cholesterol is derived from the food you eat.
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Most laboratory results tell you where your blood compares within a predetermined desirable range. These lab tests look at five separate components: Cholesterol: Triglycerides: HDL: LDL: Chol/HDL Ratio: |
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Bottom line: Elevated cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. Lipoproteins are the vehicles for moving cholesterol and fat throughout the body.
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Cholesterol MonitorsNow you can test and monitor your cholesterol levels in the privacy and convenience of your home. These easy-to-use cholesterol monitors incorporate the latest technology allowing you to store cholesterol test results and calculate average readings. Cholesterol monitors for the home require just one drop of blood from an easy finger stick.