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High cholesterol has become a very common phrase nowadays. With excessive consumption of fast foods and sugar, lifestyle disorders such as diabetes and high cholesterol have become very common. In order to know what high cholesterol is, you should first know about cholesterol.
Cholesterol is a type of fat present in the body which is needed for regulating hormones in the body. It also plays an important role in Vitamin D production. Though you get cholesterol from food, the body has its...more
Cholesterol is a type of fat present in the body which is needed for regulating hormones in the body. It also plays an important role in Vitamin D production. Though you get cholesterol from food, the body has its...more
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Good news: All you lipitor users rejoice!
Cholesterol is finally officially removed from naughty list. The us government has finally accepted that cholesterol is not a nutrient of concern. Doing a u-turn on their warnings to us to stay away from high-cholesterol foods since the 1970s to avoid heart disease and clogged arteries.
This means eggs, butter, full-fat dairy products, nuts, coconut oil and meat have now been classified as safe and have been officially removed from the ...more
Cholesterol is finally officially removed from naughty list. The us government has finally accepted that cholesterol is not a nutrient of concern. Doing a u-turn on their warnings to us to stay away from high-cholesterol foods since the 1970s to avoid heart disease and clogged arteries.
This means eggs, butter, full-fat dairy products, nuts, coconut oil and meat have now been classified as safe and have been officially removed from the ...more
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Cholesterol is a fatty substance made by the liver and distributed throughout the body. It plays an essential role and is an important ingredient in the various hormones. Most of the cholesterol is made by the liver, and only about 25% is received from the foods that are consumed.
Types:
Based on the density of the cholesterol molecules,
High density lipoprotein (HDL) which is the good cholesterol
Low density lipoprotein (LDL) which is the one to be worried aboutmore
Types:
Based on the density of the cholesterol molecules,
High density lipoprotein (HDL) which is the good cholesterol
Low density lipoprotein (LDL) which is the one to be worried about
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The thyroid gland, in the lower front of the neck, releases hormones in the bloodstream that affect almost every part of your body, from your brain and heart, to your skin and muscles. It also controls metabolism which is the process of changing the food you eat into energy. When the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, it is called hypothyroidism.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism include:
Constipation
Hair loss and dry hair
Dry skin
Fatigue
Sensitiv...more
Symptoms of hypothyroidism include:
Constipation
Hair loss and dry hair
Dry skin
Fatigue
Sensitiv...more
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Cholesterol is a vital component, which helps the body to make healthy cells. This wax like component is found in the lipid of the blood. An increased cholesterol count elevates the risk of heart diseases in a person. It thickens the vessels of the arteries resulting in less oxygen flow in the heart. This, in turn, increases the chances of a stroke. High cholesterol can happen from lifestyle habits and inheritance. It is completely treatable and preventable.
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Whether you re a man or a woman, whether you have long tresses or a short crop, no one likes the thought of going bald. Hair loss can be caused by a number of factors. It may be in your genes, it could be because of your lifestyle or it could even be the result of hormonal changes. Thankfully, you don t have to just sit back and watch yourself grow bald, you can treat it.
Cell active therapy is a form of treatment that is aimed at boosting new hair growth. This can be used to treat rece...more
Cell active therapy is a form of treatment that is aimed at boosting new hair growth. This can be used to treat rece...more
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Cholesterol is one of those terminologies that need a clear and fresh understanding, right from scratch. It is nothing but obvious and common for you to primarily know about the ill effects of cholesterol and what it does to your body; from increasing the risks of cardio-vascular diseases to adding to your waistline. However, it is time we all got a fresh perspective on what cholesterol is.
So, to start off, what is actually cholesterol?
It is waxy substance produced by the liver wh...more
So, to start off, what is actually cholesterol?
It is waxy substance produced by the liver wh...more
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Over the last few decades, the word cholesterol has assumed a different connotation. It has come to be known as the silent killer that spells doom for health. However, what we need to realize is that a certain amount of cholesterol is essential for the proper functioning of the body. The liver produces about 85% of the cholesterol that is required by the body normally. The ever changing food habits have introduced a lot of processed foods that are loaded with saturated fats. Along with this, red...more
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Most may not be aware of the fact that the human body requires cholesterol for normal functioning. Though normal levels of cholesterol are essential for proper functioning, any fluctuations in these levels can lead to disorders like hyperlipidemia and hypolipidemia.
Cholesterol, a soft, fat-like substance helps in building new cells and secreting hormones. While 80% of the cholesterol is produced by the liver, 20% is obtained from the food you eat. The cholesterol sticks to a protein ca...more
Cholesterol, a soft, fat-like substance helps in building new cells and secreting hormones. While 80% of the cholesterol is produced by the liver, 20% is obtained from the food you eat. The cholesterol sticks to a protein ca...more
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सुपरफ़ूड के नाम से मशहूर स्पिरुलिना झीलों और प्रकृति झरनों आदि में पाया जाता है. इसलिए इस जलीय वनस्पति भी कहा जाता है. गहरे नीले-हरे रंग का स्पिरुलिना में कई आश्चर्यजनक रूप से सभी खाद्य पदार्थों से ज्यादा पोषक तत्व पाए जाते हैं.
स्पिनरूलिना एक ऐसा तत्व है जो किसी भी प्रकार के पानी(साफ या खारा) में पैदा हो जाता है. इसका इस्तेमाल प्राचीन काल से होता आ रहा है लेकिन इसने सुर्खियां तब बटोरी जब पता लगा कि नासा द्वारा रहा गया कि इसे अंतरिक्ष में भी उगाया जा सकता है.
वैसे तो स्पिनरूलिना...more
स्पिनरूलिना एक ऐसा तत्व है जो किसी भी प्रकार के पानी(साफ या खारा) में पैदा हो जाता है. इसका इस्तेमाल प्राचीन काल से होता आ रहा है लेकिन इसने सुर्खियां तब बटोरी जब पता लगा कि नासा द्वारा रहा गया कि इसे अंतरिक्ष में भी उगाया जा सकता है.
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