{"id":550,"date":"2024-08-20T17:33:17","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T20:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biolabemcasa.com.br\/?p=550"},"modified":"2024-08-20T17:33:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T20:33:17","slug":"do-you-know-your-cholesterol-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homolog.biolabeco.com.br\/en\/blog\/saude-cardiovascular\/voce-sabe-o-seu-nivel-de-colesterol\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you know your cholesterol level?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Although it may seem like a major villain (and without proper care, it really can become one), cholesterol is made up of fats that are vital to living organisms and serve as an energy reserve, thermal insulator, and perform many other functions. It is divided into two types:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>HDL (High-Density Lipoproteins) is a particle associated with cholesterol and is responsible for transporting it to the liver, where it is broken down and removed. This type aids in the production of hormones such as cortisol (which helps manage stress), vitamin D, and bile acids that aid in digestion, for example.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>LDL (low-density lipoproteins), on the other hand, causes excess fat to accumulate in the arteries, obstructing blood flow. In this case, we call it \u201cbad cholesterol\u201d because it is responsible for cardiovascular problems such as atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and peripheral vascular disease.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>It is worth noting that about 70% of cholesterol is produced by our own liver, while the remaining 30% comes from our diet; in this case, high levels can lead to serious cardiovascular diseases and complications.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>One important point to note: high cholesterol is detected through laboratory tests. So, make sure to get regular checkups with a doctor who can interpret the results and refer you for appropriate treatment.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>This is a serious problem. According to a survey by the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (SBC), 67% of Brazilians do not know their own cholesterol levels, while 40% of the adult population and 20% of children and adolescents have high cholesterol levels.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>It\u2019s also worth debunking a myth: it\u2019s not just obese people who suffer from high cholesterol. High LDL levels can affect anyone due to genetic factors and, especially, those with unhealthy habits, impacting everyone from children to adults, regardless of weight.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>An important part of this prevention and control process involves adopting a lifestyle that includes healthy eating and physical exercise.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Here\u2019s a tip: during your daily meals, avoid fried foods and processed foods, such as fast food and high-fat meats. Check out these tips for foods rich in nutrients, fiber, and omega-3s that can (and should) be on your grocery list!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biolabemcasa.com.br\/produtos\/prevelip-zs-com-30-capsulas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">omega-3<\/a> can be found in seafood and fish<\/div>\n<div>Meat is a source of protein, but opt for lean cuts<\/div>\n<div>Brown rice, whole wheat flour, corn, soybeans, and oats are rich in vitamin E, B vitamins, and iron<\/div>\n<div>? Vegetables are rich in fiber<\/div>\n<div>? To increase your calcium intake, consume milk and dairy products. Note: Choose low-fat options<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Fun fact: The Ministry of Health has designated August 8 as National Cholesterol Prevention and Control Day. The goal is to raise awareness among the Brazilian population about the risks of high cholesterol and help reduce cardiovascular disease, which is among the leading causes of death in Brazil.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The sooner you make these changes, the better the results will be for your health!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em>Sources:<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<h6><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em>https:\/\/www.portal.cardiol.br\/post\/sbc-alerta-controle-do-colesterol-%C3%A9-fundamental-para-minimizar-riscos-de-doen%C3%A7as-cardiovasculares<\/em><\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em>https:\/\/www.portal.cardiol.br\/post\/aumenta-o-n%C3%BAmero-de-mortes-por-doen%C3%A7as-cardiovasculares-no-primeiro-semestre-de-2021<\/em><\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em>https:\/\/www.gov.br\/saude\/pt-br\/assuntos\/saude-brasil\/eu-quero-me-alimentar-melhor\/noticias\/2022\/colesterol-o-que-isso-quer-dizer<\/em><\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em>https:\/\/www.capital.sp.gov.br\/noticia\/nesta-terca-feira-08-comemora-se-o-dia-internacional-do-colesterol-como-um-alerta-a populacao#:~:text=De%20acordo%20com%20a%20Sociedade,adolescentes%20t%C3%AAm%20esses%20%C3%ADndices%20elevados<\/em><\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em>https:\/\/www.portal.cardiol.br\/post\/alimenta%C3%A7%C3%A3o-inadequada-aumenta-risco-para-doen%C3%A7as-card%C3%ADacas-alerta-sbc<\/em><\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em>https:\/\/www.scielo.br\/j\/abc\/a\/Yt5zyLkkfG8ms6rKcJ7TNWc\/?lang=pt<\/em><\/span><\/h6>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apesar de parecer um grande vil\u00e3o (sem cuidados, ele realmente pode se tornar um), o colesterol \u00e9 formado por gorduras muito importantes para os seres vivos e que funcionam como reserva energ\u00e9tica, isolante t\u00e9rmico e muitas outras fun\u00e7\u00f5es. Ele \u00e9 dividido em dois tipos: O HDL (Lipoprote\u00ednas de Alta Densidade)\u00a0 \u00e9 uma part\u00edcula associada ao [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":551,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1563,1565],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v24.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Voc\u00ea sabe o seu n\u00edvel de colesterol? - Biolab<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Voc\u00ea sabe o seu n\u00edvel de colesterol?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Apesar de parecer um grande vil\u00e3o (sem cuidados, ele realmente pode se tornar um), o colesterol \u00e9 formado por gorduras muito importantes para os seres vivos e que funcionam como reserva energ\u00e9tica, isolante t\u00e9rmico e muitas outras fun\u00e7\u00f5es. 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