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Cholesterol disease, also known as hypercholesterolemia, is a common metabolic disease.
Cholesterol is a lipid substance that plays many important roles in the body, our body needs cholesterol to build healthy cell membranes, synthesize hormones and maintain normal nerve function, however, when cholesterol levels are too high, it can be deposited on the walls of blood vessels and form plaques, blocking normal blood flow, which can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases.
Based on clinical practice and research experience, the following are the normal standard ranges for cholesterol:
- Total cholesterol (TC): The normal range should be less than 200 mg/dL. Beyond this range, the body may be at risk of cardiovascular disease.
- LDL-C: The normal range should be less than 130 mg/dL. If the patient has other risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as hypertension, diabetes, or smoking, this range should be further reduced to less than 100 mg/dL.
- HDL-C: The normal range should be higher than 40 mg/dL. Higher HDL-C levels help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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(1): Common low-cholesterol foods
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(2): Common medium-cholesterol foods
(3): Common high-cholesterol foods
Is too high or too low cholesterol harmful?
(1): High cholesterol increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
High cholesterol levels can lead to the formation of atherosclerosis, which narrows and clogs the walls of blood vessels, which further increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and cardiovascular disease.
High cholesterol can also lead to increased blood viscosity, which reduces blood flow and puts more pressure on the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body, further increasing the burden on the heart.
(2): Low cholesterol can also be harmful.
Cholesterol is an important part of the synthesis of cell membranes and the maintenance of cell structure and function, and too low cholesterol levels may lead to the instability of cell membranes and affect the normal function of cells.
In addition, cholesterol is a precursor to a variety of hormones, including sex hormones, adrenocortical hormones, etc., and too low cholesterol levels may interfere with the synthesis of these hormones, leading to endocrine system disorders.
(3): Too high or too low cholesterol can also affect liver function.
When cholesterol is too high, the liver needs more work to metabolize cholesterol, which may lead to an increased burden on the liver and even lead to liver diseases such as fatty liver.
Low cholesterol may lead to reduced liver function, affecting the normal metabolism of fats and bile, and further damaging liver health.
To sum up, whether the cholesterol is too high or too low, it will bring harm.