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Cholesterol is a sterol (a combination steroid and alcohol) and a lipid found in the cell membranes of all body tissues, and transported in the blood plasma of all animals. Lesser amounts of cholesterol are also found in plant membranes. The name originates from the Greek chole- (bile) and stereos (solid), and the chemical suffix -ol for an alcohol, as researchers first identified cholesterol (C27H45OH) in solid form in gallstones in 1784.
Most cholesterol is not dietary in origin; it is synthesized internally. Cholesterol is present in higher concentrations in tissues which either produce more or have more densely-packed membranes, for example, the liver, spinal cord and brain, and also in atheroma. Cholesterol plays a central role in many biochemical processes, but is best known for the association of cardiovascular disease with various lipoprotein cholesterol transport patterns and high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
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So many holiday treats. Thank goodness my cholesterol prescription is ready for pickup.
dyanysus1116 (Dyan F) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:57:12 -0000
So many holiday treats. Thank goodness my cholesterol prescription is ready for pickup.
What Do My Cholesterol Results Mean? Making sense of all the numbers. http://bit.ly/5TJeeO
Carebuzz (CareBuzz) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:56:12 -0000
What Do My Cholesterol Results Mean? Making sense of all the numbers. http://bit.ly/5TJeeO
onions help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels... i think i'll start carrying one in my pocket at all times!!
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American Heart Association - Explains what HDL and LDL cholesterol are, desirable levels, personal risk factors, and types of treatments.
Meta Description: [ Cholesterol can be both good and bad, so it's important to learn what cholesterol is, how it affects your health and how to manage your blood cholesterol levels. ]
Ask the Dietitian - Question and answer format about cholesterol and saturated fat.
Meta Description: [ Got questions about Cholesterol, Saturated Fat or Heart Disease? Ask Joanne Larsen, Registered Dietitian and nutrition counselor. ]
Bupa - Concise fact sheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of cholesterol. Available for down loading in Adobe acrobat format.
Meta Description: [ BUPA health factsheet - the majority of cholesterol is created within the body and not absorbed through your diet... ]
Eat Fat, Be Healthy - Information about genetically-caused heart disease due to small-particle LDL syndrome. Includes questions and answers, book excerpt and cardiac risk quiz.
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Fish Oils and Cholesterol/Triglycerides - Summaries of research concerning fish oils and serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Focus on Cholesterol - List of resources for patients experiencing elevated cholesterol levels. Explanation of its role in heart disease.
For Your Health - High Cholesterol Risks - High cholesterol, lipids, lipoproteins, LDL HDL, triglycerides, and metabolic syndrome. Offers answers as to what it all means, and how to treat it.
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Good News in Cholesterol - Offers information on how to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. With cholesterol calculation tools and healthy recipes, users learn how lead a healthy lifestyle vital in the prevention of heart disease and stroke.
Meta Description: [ The Good News in Cholesterol Web site offers information on how to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. With cholesterol calculation tools and healthy recipes, users learn how lead a healthy lifestyle vital in the prevention of heart disease and stroke. ]
How Stuff Works - Doctor-written seven-part description of cholesterol and how to avoid its health problems.
Meta Description: [ High cholesterol puts you at risk for coronary heart disease. Find out what types of cholesterol exist, risk factors for high cholesterol and prevention and treatment methods. ]
Lipid Clinic - For the public and healthcare professionals to learn about the evaluation and treatment of high cholesterol and lipid abnormalities.
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - In-depth look at cholesterol and why it matters, heart disease, benefits from lowering, having it checked, diet, exercise, weight and many more topics are discussed.
Meta Description: [ This brochure provides information about how to lower a cholesterol level that is too high. Lowering a cholesterol level that is too high helps to reduce the risk for heart disease. Find out what your cholesterol numbers mean and what treatment your doctor may prescribe to help lower your cholest... ]
Rose Medical Center - High Cholesterol - An article about cholesterol, discussing the interpretation of the numbers, good and bad cholesterol as well as how to fight it when it is high.
Ruchi Health.com: Cholesterol - Learn about its sources, its effects, and its roles in the body. Also know about how soya helps to check high cholesterol.
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The Cholesterol Myths - Review of this issue, written by an independent researcher, Uffe Ravnskov, MD, PhD.
Meta Description: [ A critical, popular-scientific review written by an independent researcher exposing the fallacy that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease ]
The Healthy Refrigerator - Nutritional advice and information to reduce risk of heart problems or manage heart conditions. Recipes, foods suggestions, facts about heart disease.
THINCS - The International Network Of Cholesterol Skeptics - An association of scientists, science writers, physicians, and other academically trained individuals who are skeptical to the cholesterol hypothesis.
US Food and Drug Administration - Information regarding keeping cholesterol under control. An article by John Henkel.
Meta Description: [ One of the key risk factors for heart disease is elevated cholesterol levels. But powerful new drug treatments, along with heightened awareness through public education, have contributed to a steady decline in the number of heart disease deaths over the last 30 years. ]
VAP Cholesterol Test - Atherotech - Information about the Vertical Auto Profile cholesterol test, which identifies twice as many people at risk than the traditional test, including those with inherited risk factors.
Meta Description: [ Atherotech - The new breakthrough VAP cholesterol test provides the missing information that identifies people who go undetected with the traditional cholesterol test. In fact, the VAP Test identifies up to twice as many people at risk including those with inherited risk factors. ]
WebMDHealth: Cholesterol Management Health Center - Consumer health site for cholesterol, written and reviewed by doctors.
Meta Description: [ High cholesterol affects 42 million Americans, and 63 million more have borderline high cholesterol. Here you'll find in-depth cholesterol information including cholesterol-lowering drugs, and other promising treatments. ]
When to Start Cholesterol-Lowering Therapy in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease - A statement for health care professionals from the American Heart Association task force on risk reduction.
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