By nimeng yang
 The relationship between changes of lipid metabolism and the development of lesions in arteries, myocardial infarction or heart, cardiovascular diseases (E.C.V.) are the leading cause of death in the Western world is known for many years.
Numerous studies show a direct relationship between cardiovascular disease (E.C.V.), high levels of blood cholesterol and other risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, physical inactivity or smoking, all of them are likely to be modified. These same studies indicate that the reduction of the concentration of cholesterol in the blood decrease the risk of E.C.V. as well as mortality from this disease.
The role of food in the modification of the concentrations of cholesterol in the blood is essential. The intake of cholesterol and saturated fatty acids are the dietary component more directly related to increased concentrations of total cholesterol in plasma level. However, the frequent consumption of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids appears to have a protective effect against arteriosclerosis processes.
The inhabitants of the countries of the Mediterranean basin taking foods rich in fatty acids, monounsaturated, coming mainly from olive oil, have been |
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By Sandy Hines
 High cholesterol is a major problem amongst a number of people. There are a variety of reasons for somebody developing cholesterol problems and one of them is the food they eat. Eating some kinds of food can dramatically increase our cholesterol levels, but we can easily manage this ourselves. If we stay away from foods containing lots of hydrogenated fat we can be pretty certain that our levels of cholesterol will come down. But does alcohol drinking have an influence on cholesterol levels, or should we just pay attention to our food?
If I drink a glass of wine, might that add to my ldl cholesterol levels?
Many people enjoy a drink with a meal but worry that it will aversely influence cholesterol. Many individuals are of the impression that alcohol can raise cholesterol levels and influence a person's health in a variety of ways. The good news is, however, that moderate drinking appears to have no effect on cholesterol levels.
Anyone drinking moderate units of alcohol, about one drink per day for ladies or |
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