Cholesterol is a waxy and fat-like substance your body uses to protect nerves and make hormones, bile acid, and vitamin D. The cholesterol needed by the body is produced by the liver and from the food you eat. The two types of cholesterol carried by the lipoproteins are low-density lipoproteins LDL (bad cholesterol) and high-density lipoprotein HDL (good cholesterol).
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Query: Hi doctor, I am 34 years old. Recently I checked my lipid profile total cholesterol was 275 and LDL was 195, Triglycerides-141, and HDL-52. I have avoided oily foods and deep oil fry and am only vegetarian. I feel dizzy while lying down on beds. Please suggest ayurvedic or herbal medicine to lower m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. In your lipid profile report, total cholesterol and LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol is elevated. The rise in lipid profile is mainly due to excess intake of an oily and fatty diet, sedentary lifestyle, decreased liver function, faul... Read Full »