Cholesterol

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how are you all? I hope you are all well by the grace of Allah. I am also fine by the grace of Allah.Today, I will participate in the new contest from Healthy Steem brought by the honorable Moderator @khursheedanwar. The name of the Contest is "Cholesterol". Thank you, Healthy Steem for bringing this beautiful contest to us.

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What is cholesterol level and what are it's types?

Cholesterol is a substance in the body that causes many major diseases in our body. It also plays a role in building cells, making hormones, and making vitamin D and bile acids. It is a waxy, fatty substance that is found in every cell in our body.
Cholesterol level is the amount of cholesterol in the body. The health and illness of the body depend on the level of cholesterol. If the level of cholesterol is high, various terrible diseases are born. Such as heart attack disease, stroke, and other health problems.

• Cholesterol can be mainly divided into two types.
• Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
• Low-density lipoprotein or LDL-type cholesterol is considered bad cholesterol. LDL is the primary carrier of cholesterol in the blood. High levels of LDL can clog arteries, narrowing them. Which results in heart attack, stroke, etc.
• High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
• High-density lipoprotein or HDL is called good cholesterol. HDL helps remove cholesterol from the bloodstream by transporting it to the liver, where it is processed and excreted from the body. High HDL is good for the body and helps reduce the risk of heart disease.

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What kind of investigations are used to measure level of cholesterol?

I have already said that cholesterol in the body is used for good purposes as well as it is a serious threat to the body. Therefore, it is very important to determine the level of cholesterol in the body.
We need blood to determine cholesterol levels, which we call a lipid panel or lipid profile. Through this test, we can know the number of different types of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. For example: -

• Find out the total cholesterol level in the blood.
• Know the amount of bad cholesterol.
• Know the amount of good cholesterol.
• Know the level of other types of fat in the blood.
• To check blood cholesterol levels, especially triglyceride levels, this test should be done on an empty stomach for 9-12 hours without food.

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Why HDL is good cholesterol?

There are two types of cholesterol in the body. One is LDL and another is HDL. HDL is known as good cholesterol. Reason: -

• Removes excess cholesterol from the body.
• This cholesterol helps transport blood from the arteries and tissues to the liver.
• HDL has anti-inflammatory properties that help protect blood vessels.
• It reduces the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.
• HDL contains enzymes that protect cells and blood vessels from oxidative damage.
• It acts as an antioxidant. Prevents plaque build-up in the arteries to prevent harmful blood from causing problems in the body.
  There are also many other reasons why HDL is referred to as good cholesterol.

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