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Cholesterol. In Mexico, as in many other countries, disorders related to heart disease was the leading cause of death. Although it is noteworthy that for the vital organ is damaged there are factors that significantly affect, especially high levels of cholesterol, fatty compound that while it is produced by complex biochemical process in the body can also be administered by feeding, their natural environment are transport arteries and veins, where it combines with proteins to form the so-called lipoproteins, which are classified according to their density:
LDL. Low density or bad cholesterol, which invades the cells and accumulates in artery walls (a problem known as atherosclerosis), which become stiff and narrow to impede the free flow of blood, it causes no arrive in sufficient quantity so important organs such as brain or heart and really earn serious problems such as heart attacks or angina pectoris (severe chest pain center by poor blood supply), among others. Continue reading
Oat Properties
Oatmeal is a cereal like the rest of the grains belonging to the grass family, is rich in starch, a kind of very important carbohydrate for human consumption.
But the properties of oats are different from those of other cereals as one of the richest in plant protein, unsaturated fat and vitamins of group B. It also contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, folic acid, silicon and a lot of vegetable fibers.
Among the properties of oats for health found that acts as an antioxidant, has a mild laxative effect and acts favorably against cholesterol. Stimulates the digestive and nervous system and is good for bones and connective tissues.
Carbohydrates in oats are easily accessible and slow absorption so it is a healthy and recommended for diabetics because it does not cause abrupt changes in insulin levels.
Vitamin E Against Cholesterol
I bring good news to all regular consumers of rice, wheat bread or bran bread, and a warning to lovers of vitamin supplements (and other supplements) to those who love super strengthen their diet. According to the results of the study, the cholesterol level decreased to 42% and in the case of high density lipids or LDL (“bad” cholesterol), the decline was even more dramatic: up to 62%.
Vitamin E has been the subject of numerous recent studies, thanks to the health benefits attributed to him. Like other antioxidants, is supposed to be an anticancer agent and helps the body fight infections. When speaking of vitamin E is usually referred to tocopherol and, more specifically the alpha-tocopherol form. But in nature have been found so far eight classes of substances that act as vitamin E: four tocopherol forms (alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocopherol) and, similarly, four forms of tocotrienol (alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocotrienol .)
Lowering cholesterol naturally
Our body needs the cholesterol to make hormones and bile salts. The body responsible for producing it is the liver. There are two main types of cholesterol in the blood. The low-density or bad cholesterol and high-density cholesterol.
When cholesterol levels are low density cholesterol talk about bad for us because it accumulates in the arteries, forming plaque and clogging the bloodstream and can reach up to block the flow of blood.
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Cardiovascular Diseases are Avoided with Healthy Habits
War on Cholesterol
Cardiovascular diseases are a public health problem in the world for its high prevalence and because they are one of the leading causes of death.
The current eating habits are altered by the influence of multiple factors such as urbanization, which includes fast lifestyle and various amenities, including, make available a variety of easy to prepare food with little or no nutritional value .
If to this we add another characteristic of the typical pace of life in the big cities, physical inactivity will result in imbalances in the body that initially show no symptoms, but if detected early can be fatal to health, as in the case of increased blood cholesterol.
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that the body uses to protect nerves, make cell tissues and produce certain hormones. The liver makes all the cholesterol your body needs but it can come directly from the food you eat, for example eggs, meat and dairy products. Too much cholesterol can have a negative impact on health.
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