Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in all cells of the body. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. There are two main types:
When you get your cholesterol tested, you will receive a lipid profile that shows your total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.
Healthy cholesterol levels are:
High cholesterol usually doesn't have any symptoms. That's why it's important to get your cholesterol checked regularly, especially if you have other risk factors like smoking, obesity, diabetes, or a family history of early heart disease.
There are a few ways to help manage healthy cholesterol levels:
The knowledgeable and caring staff at Hormone Harmony Clinic can help create a customized plan to get your cholesterol into a healthy zone. Their integrated approach looks at lifestyle, supplements, nutrition and advanced hormone testing to reduce cholesterol naturally without necessarily needing medication. I highly recommend checking out their website to learn more!