High Cholesterol

This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace consultation with a healthcare professional. If you have high cholesterol or associated risk factors, consult a doctor for diagnosis and follow-up.

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No. Our complementary medicine protocols (nutrition, psychological support, and general medicine) are designed as an adjunct to the treatment a patient may already be receiving, never as a substitute. Every case is individually assessed by our medical team, since no intervention is free of risk and its suitability depends on each person's clinical history.

What is high cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.

With high cholesterol, fatty deposits may develop in your blood vessels. Over time, these deposits grow and make it harder for enough blood to flow through your arteries. Sometimes, these deposits can suddenly break apart and form a clot that causes a heart attack or stroke.

Symptoms of high cholesterol may include:

High cholesterol has no symptoms. A blood test is the only way to detect it.

Causes of high cholesterol

• • Poor diet. Eating too much saturated fat or trans fats can lead to unhealthy cholesterol levels.
• • Obesity. Having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher increases the risk of high cholesterol.
• • Lack of exercise.
• • Smoking.
• • Alcohol consumption.
• • Age.

Types of cholesterol

• • Total cholesterol.
• • Low-density lipoprotein (LDL cholesterol).
• • High-density lipoprotein (HDL cholesterol).

Diagnosis of high cholesterol

It is diagnosed through a fasting lipid profile, which measures total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (estimated or direct), HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. Non-HDL cholesterol is calculated by subtracting HDL cholesterol from total cholesterol. This diagnosis must always be interpreted by a doctor.

Treatments for high cholesterol

Treatment must be determined by a doctor and may include, depending on the case, lifestyle changes and, at times, medication.

• • Self-care.
• • Physical exercise and a low-fat diet.
• • Medications (always under medical prescription).
• • Statins and other cholesterol-lowering drugs.

Complications of high cholesterol

High cholesterol can lead to a dangerous buildup of cholesterol and other deposits on the walls of your arteries (atherosclerosis), which can result in:

• • Chest pain.
• • Heart attack.
• • Stroke.

Prevention of high cholesterol

To help prevent high cholesterol, you can:

• • Follow a low-sodium diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
• • Limit the amount of animal fats and use good fats in moderation.
• • Lose weight and maintain a healthy weight.
• • Quit smoking.

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