High Cholesterol: High cholesterol is considered dangerous for health. It can have many serious side effects. Cholesterol is a substance like wax. The body needs it to perform many functions. As long as its level remains correct, there is no problem, but when the amount of cholesterol in the body starts increasing, problems start. It accumulates in the blood vessels. The risk of chest pain and coronary artery disease increases. However, high cholesterol can harm the body in many ways, not just for the heart. There is also a risk of some serious diseases due to this…
Why does cholesterol increase?
Disturbances in lifestyle and diet
Consumption of contraceptive pills or urine related medicines
Beta-blockers and medicines taken for depression
family history
Dangers of high cholesterol
1. Risky for heart
The body’s hormone-producing glands use cholesterol to make the hormones estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol. Research has shown that estrogen levels can increase when women stop having periods, i.e. menopause. This is the reason why the risk of heart disease increases in them.
2. Stroke and brain related diseases
25 percent of the total cholesterol present in our body is in the brain. This fat is very important for the development and protection of nerve cells. However, excess cholesterol in the arteries can also cause stroke. It can also damage parts of the brain by affecting blood circulation. This can cause memory problems, difficulty in swallowing and speaking and many other problems.
3. Negative effect on digestive system
Cholesterol is required for the production of bile in the digestive system. But if there is too much cholesterol in the bile, it starts turning into crystals, due to which there is a risk of stones forming in the gall bladder. It also grows quite fast. Therefore there is a need to be cautious.
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