{"id":130858,"date":"2022-01-25T19:36:12","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T14:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsmakhani.com\/?p=130858"},"modified":"2022-01-25T19:36:12","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T14:06:12","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-ldl-or-bad-cholesterol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/hi\/all-you-need-to-know-about-ldl-or-bad-cholesterol\/","title":{"rendered":"All you need to know about  LDL or &#8216;Bad&#8217; cholesterol"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">CHANDIGARH<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">What Is LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)?<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">LDL cholesterol is known as the &#8220;bad&#8221; cholesterol because it builds up in the walls of your blood vessels, increasing your risk of heart attack or stroke.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Cholesterol, on the other hand, isn&#8217;t entirely bad. Your body must safeguard its neurons and produce healthy cells and hormones.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Risks of High LDL Cholesterol<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Higher level of LDL cholesterol levels can invite numerous health problems including:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">1. Coronary artery disease<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">2. Peripheral artery disease<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">3. Heart disease<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">4. Chest pain<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">5. Heart Stroke<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Most of the cholesterol in your body is LDL. The rest is high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or \u201cgood\u201d cholesterol. HDL takes LDL to your liver, where it\u2019s flushed out of your body. High HDL levels might protect against heart attacks and strokes.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Lowering High LDL Cholesterol<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Your doctor will devise a plan of lifestyle changes and\/or medication to reduce your cholesterol levels and overall risk of a heart problem. Your strategy could include.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Loss of weight.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Even a 5 to 10-pound weight loss can improve your cholesterol levels.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Quitting tobacco.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">If you&#8217;re having trouble quitting smoking, your doctor can help you find the right programme for you.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Medication.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Some medications, such as statins, aid in preventing your body from producing cholesterol. Another medication reduces the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from the food you eat. If you are unable to take statins or have a severe form of high cholesterol, you may be given inhibitor shots. These medications assist your liver in removing more LDL from your blood.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHANDIGARH What Is LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)? LDL cholesterol is known as the &#8220;bad&#8221; cholesterol because it builds up in the walls of your blood vessels, increasing your risk of heart attack or stroke. Cholesterol, on the other hand, isn&#8217;t entirely bad. Your body must safeguard its neurons and produce healthy cells and hormones. 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