What You Need To Know About Cholesterol We’ve all heard the word cholesterol and most people associate it with potential problems, such as a heart attack. The truth is that not all cholesterol is bad. We need some cholesterol to survive! We actually produce it naturally in our liver in order to form cell membranes… Read More »
What Your Cholesterol Numbers Mean
Interpretation of Your Cholesterol Count If you have had a cholesterol test, you know there are four cholesterol numbers included in your report (or lipoprotein profile). These are the TC or total cholesterol, the LDL or low density lipoproteins, the HDL or high density lipoproteins, and the TG or triglycerides level. Do you know your… Read More »
Ideal Cholesterol Levels – What You Need to Know
The Good, The Bad and Healthy Cholesterol Levels It is common knowledge that too much cholesterol is bad for the health, but it is important to understand what the ideal cholesterol levels are. There are basically two kinds of cholesterol – the good and the bad. You may have noticed whenever you get a cholesterol… Read More »
What Are Good Cholesterol Numbers You Should Aim For?
LDL, HDL and Normal Cholesterol Levels If you’re like many people, you are wanting to know what are classed as good cholesterol numbers and what your own cholesterol levels are. People use these numbers when working to maintain a healthy heart and avoid problems such as heart disease, heart attack and stroke. New research has… Read More »
