Each day people are having their cholesterol screened to determine their risk for heart disease. When the lab results are presented, it can be difficult for most people to interpret them and understand whether they are at risk for heart disease. For example, the doctor tells you that your LDLs are too high, your HDLs are too low and your triglycerides aren't looking so great either. What does it all really mean?
OVERVIEW OF CHOLESTEROL
First, a quick review of cholesterol and triglycerides. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in your body's cells. Cholesterol comes from two sources: your liver, which produces it, and foods such as animal products that contain cholesterol and saturated fats. It travels through your bloodstream in protein coatings called lipoproteins.
HDL or high-density lipoproteins are the "good" cholesterol. They carry extra cholesterol out of the body. LDLs are the "bad" cholesterol. They are the culprits that build up plaque in your arteries and increase your risk for heart disease. It can be very confusing to remember which is good and which is bad. A good way to avoid confusion is to remember L for lousy (LDL).
Triglycerides are another type of fat found in your body. They're also both made in your body and derived from foods. Triglycerides don't directly cause heart disease but help contribute to the plaque build-up that clogs your arteries.
OVERVIEW OF CHOLESTEROL
First, a quick review of cholesterol and triglycerides. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in your body's cells. Cholesterol comes from two sources: your liver, which produces it, and foods such as animal products that contain cholesterol and saturated fats. It travels through your bloodstream in protein coatings called lipoproteins.
HDL or high-density lipoproteins are the "good" cholesterol. They carry extra cholesterol out of the body. LDLs are the "bad" cholesterol. They are the culprits that build up plaque in your arteries and increase your risk for heart disease. It can be very confusing to remember which is good and which is bad. A good way to avoid confusion is to remember L for lousy (LDL).
Triglycerides are another type of fat found in your body. They're also both made in your body and derived from foods. Triglycerides don't directly cause heart disease but help contribute to the plaque build-up that clogs your arteries.
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