Triglycerides Are Chemical Compounds

Mr. Brown all your tests look ok. Your triglycerides are at 145, cholesterol 210, hdl 33, and ldl 160. Triglycerides are chemical compounds digested by the body to provide it with the energy for metabolism. Triglycerides are the most common form of fat in the body. They are the main ingredient in vegetable oils and animal fats. Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found in all of your body's cells. Your body needs cholesterol in order to work properly. This is because your body uses it to hold cells together. Your body also uses it to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. If too much cholesterol gets into your blood, it can cause problems. This is known as high cholesterol. Other names for high cholesterol include
hypercholesterolemia or hyperlipidemia. Your liver is the primary organ responsible for the production of cholesterol in your body, although a small amount is made by the lining of the small intestine and the individual cells of the body. It is an important nutrient that is essential in the formation and maintenance of cell membranes, and in the production of the sex hormones progesterone, testosterone, estradiol, and cortisol. It is also used by the body to produce bile salts that are used in the digestive process to break down food. Its last major task is its conversion into vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight.

Because cholesterol is not soluble in water and tends to not mix well with blood the liver packages it with protein and other compounds creating a lipoprotein before it is released into the blood stream.
Cholesterol is then transported through the bloodstream in this lipoprotein. There are three types of lipoproteins created by the liver and these include high-density lipoproteins (HDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL), and very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL). The type of lipoprotein is determined by how much protein there is in relation to fat content. HDL is a complex lipoprotein with a number of functions. One of its most important function is known as reverse cholesterol transport. As cells die and are replaced, they release cholesterol into your blood. HDL binds the excess cholesterol and transfers it to other lipoproteins, such as LDL. HDL also gets rid of cholesterol in the walls of your arteries and takes it to the liver to be removed from your body through the intestines. HDL is referred to as "good" cholesterol because of its protective effect against atherosclerosis. Higher HDL concentrations correlate with lower rates of atherosclerosis and a lower risk for heart disease and stroke. LDL is the primary cholesterol transporter in your bloodstream. Your body uses cholesterol to produce protective walls around your cells and steroid hormones. After delivering cholesterol to your tissues, most of the remaining LDL is removed by your liver or taken up by scavenger
cells called macrophages. Too much LDL can cause a number of problems. For example, LDL particles and the macrophages that engulf them can bind to your artery walls. This sets off a cascade of events that may lead to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, which can grow over time and clog your arteries. LDL is referred to as "bad" cholesterol because elevated levels are associated with a higher rate of atherosclerosis and increased risk for cardiovascular disease. The best way to control high cholesterol is through lifestyle changes centered on diet, maintaining your proper weight, exercise, and stopping smoking if you smoke.

There are many reasons and causes but here are some of the causes of high cholesterol are Diabetes, mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome Kidney disease, Hypothyroidism ,Cushing's Syndrome, Anorexia, Nervosa, Sleep Deprivation ,Zieve's Syndrome ,Family history, Antiretroviral drugs ,Diet ,Body Weight , and Physical Activity The most common conventional treatment for lowering cholesterol is one of the statin drugs: Lipitor , Zocor, Pravachol , Crestor, and Lescol . Another option is a class of drugs called bile acid sequestrants, one of the most common being Questran . Most common side effect from drugs are. Stomach pain, Stomach upset, Gas, Bloating, Cramping, Nausea, Diarrhea, Constipation, Headache, Mild muscle pain. While these drugs are effective at lowering cholesterol, both may lead to side effects that are far more serious than the condition for which they’re prescribed. Eating a healthy, balanced diet that's low in saturated fats can reduce your level of LDL (bad cholesterol). Try to avoid or cut down on the following foods, which are high in saturated fat: fatty cuts of meat and meat products, such as sausages and pies butter, ghee and lard cream, soured cream, crème fraîche and ice cream cheese, particularly, many experts believe that the fats found in avocados and oily fish, such as mackerel, salmon and tuna, are good for you.
These are known as omega-3 fatty acids and high doses can improve triglyceride levels in some people. However, too much omega-3 fatty acids can contribute to obesity. For people with a high triglyceride level, at least two portions of oily fish a week is thought to be beneficial. However, there's no evidence that taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements has the same benefit. Get the right cholesterol tests. Check NMR particle sizes for cholesterol by asking your doctor for this test. You want to know if you have safe light and fluffy cholesterol particles, or small dense, artery damaging cholesterol particles. A regular cholesterol test won't tell you this. Check for Metabolic Syndrome. Measure your waist at the belly button and your hips at the widest point if your waist/hip is greater than 0.8 if you are a woman or 0.9 if you are man, then you have a problem. Do a glucose insulin challenge test? This is very important and most physicians do not test for insulin and glucose, Check your hemoglobin A1c, which measures blood sugar over the last six weeks. If it is greater than 5.5, you may have metabolic syndrome Eat a Healthy Diet.
Eat a diet with a low glycemic load, high in fiber, omega-3 rich. It should be plant based, and you should consume plenty of good quality protein such as beans, nuts, seeds, and lean animal protein. Get Good Quality Sleep. Sleep is essential for healing your body, maintaining balanced blood sugar, and your overall health. Use Supplements to Support Healthy Cholesterol Particle Size. These include: A multivitamin including at least 500 mcg of chromium, 2 mg of biotin and 400 mg of lipoic acid. 1000 mg of omega-3 fats (EPA/DHA) twice a day.2000 IU of vitamin D3 a day at maximum. 1200 mg of red rice yeast twice a day.
2-4 capsules of glucomannan 15 minutes before meals with a glass of water. Broad-range, balanced concentration of plant sterols. You will usually take one capsule with each meal.
Consider Using High Dose Niacin or Vitamin B3. It is useful to help raise HDL cholesterol, lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, and increase particle
size.