Cholesterol is a fat-like waxy substance found in the cells of huma body. We need cholesterol in some amounts to let our body functions properly. However, excessive blood cholesterol will stick to the artery walls. These cholesterols make arteries narrow or sometimes block them to cause heart and coronary artery diseases.
Statistics have revealed that about 25% to 30% of young people in urban areas and 15% to 20% of individuals in rural areas suffer from elevated bad cholesterol. Another major issue is that approximately 20% of youngsters in India are unaware of their present cholesterol status, which further lead to long-term cardiac problems.
Why Untreated/Unaware Cholesterol is Dangerous
Untreated or unaware high cholesterol levels may result in atherosclerosis or buildup of plaque in arteries to make the arteries narrow silently. Accordingly, the affected people have the increased risk for stroke, heart attack, peripheral, and coronary artery diseases. Furthermore, untreated high levels of cholesterol restrict vital oxygen and blood flow to diverse organs resulting in severe cardiovascular problems in young adults.
How to Manage the Body’s Cholesterol Levels
Our Luvita Nutrition experts help you to control or reduce your body’s cholesterol levels by simply choosing a few heart-healthy foods. These include whole grains, vegetables, fruits, seeds, and nuts. Especially, you must focus on food items containing a relatively low amount of sugar and salt. Other effective ways to manage your body cholesterol are obtaining a healthy body weight, engage in physical activity of your choice, manage your stress levels, and quit/reduce your cigarette smoking/alcohol intake. Furthermore, make sure to have enough and quality sleep of 7 to 8 hours to reduce your risk related to high/bad cholesterol levels in your body.
High Cholesterol Management/Recovery Period
The condition of high cholesterol recovery or management period varies a lot depending on the individuals and their lifestyle changes. The positive aspect is that many people followed the instructions of our nutritionists in Delhi have managed their cholesterol levels and related symptoms within a few weeks to many months.
Therefore, are you experiencing symptoms of high/bad cholesterol levels? Do not worry, call our experts at Luvita Nutrition to get the most effective cholesterol management plan today.