What makes blood cholesterol high or low?
• Multiple factors play a role in causing high cholesterol, such as heredity, eating habits, physical activity, age and other medical conditions. It is important to remember however that eating habits on their own are not responsible for high cholesterol. • A high LDL-cholesterol level means that you have more cholesterol in your blood than your body needs. The higher your LDL-cholesterol level, the greater your risk of developing coronary heart disease – the most common form of cardiovascular disease. • Anyone can develop high LDL-cholesterol, no matter his or her age, weight, gender, race or ethnic background. High blood cholesterol has no warning signs. So, you may be surprised to know that you have it. Do not be alarmed, but do take it seriously. You can lower your LDL-cholesterol and significantly bring down your risk of cardiovascular disease.
