HEALTH, TO-aching pain in the neck or the back of the head is one of the characteristics of high cholesterol. But most of high cholesterol in the body did not show any symptoms or complaints.
Cholesterol is a fatty substance in the blood. Cholesterol is useful is High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol which does not sediment in the arteries and protects blood vessels from the process of atherosclerosis (plaque formation on blood vessel walls).
Bad cholesterol or Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) causes the deposition in the arteries that can trigger heart disease or stroke. Triglycerides are another one if altitude can trigger high levels of cholesterol.
Someone said to have normal cholesterol levels 160-200 mg in size while the incoming hazardous condition if it is above 240 mg because it can cause a stroke.
"For people who have high cholesterol should avoid foods that come from animal products. Then multiply the consumption of all kinds of fruits and vegetables that do not contain cholesterol at all," said Dr. Kasim Rasjidi, SpPD-KKV, DTM & H, MCTM, MHA , SpJP, FIHA, when contacted detikHealth, Wednesday (01/27/2010).
According cholesterol levels can be lowered without drugs by regulating the food. Because the causes of high cholesterol is the food. The highest source of cholesterol comes from animal products like meat, milk and eggs.
Dr Kasim said cholesterol is needed by the body, but the truth without any intake of cholesterol from the outer needs are fulfilled well. Because 80 percent is produced from cholesterol in the body (liver) and 20 percent of the rest of the food.
Someone who has high cholesterol does not usually show any symptoms, so that when they checked in a laboratory blood levels fall suddenly had crossed the line. But there are also some who showed symptoms such as dizziness, tingling, joint pain or migraines and vertigo that often recur.
"High cholesterol is not well controlled and can be fatal as a heart attack, stroke or narrowing of blood vessels. The effects of high cholesterol can be caused by themselves or combined with complications caused by another," he added.
Dr Kasim explains to determine levels of cholesterol in the body needs to be done in a laboratory blood test. Should have a higher amount of HDL cholesterol and total triglycerides. Normal levels vary depending on the condition of a person such as age, disease history and how big its risk factors.
If you're high cholesterol levels to drop can try the following tips:
1. Havermurt breakfast is one way of lowering cholesterol.
3. If you want to eat eggs just enough egg white.
4. Drinking cow's milk without the fat
5. If you choose to eat meat or chicken without skin duck, rabbit
6. All vegetables are very good but not cooked with coconut milk. Fresh vegetables sauteed or so could be an alternative.
Foods to avoid:
1. Butter, fried. If possible we recommend using olive oil or canola oil.
1. Beef fat, lard and lard cow goat
2. Cheese, sausage and high-fat milk
3. Shrimp, crab, mussels, snails and eels have high cholesterol
Foods that should dipantang because his cholesterol is very high if:
1. Squid
2. Yolk
3. Cow brain
4. Quail eggs
In addition to maintaining a diet that's right, someone should do regular exercise in accordance with specific targets. Sports that do usually associated with cardio such as aerobics, running or treadmill and performed 3-5 times a week. Do not smoke and avoid drinking alcohol also can help reduce cholesterol levels.
