There is no time like the present to take There is no time like the present to take steps to better understand your heart health and make healthy diet and lifestyle changes to help lower cholesterol.
There are two types of cholesterol: bad and good.
The bad cholesterol is lowdensity lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). High levels of LDL-C in the blood promote buildup of plaque on the artery walls, which can eventually lead to heart disease or stroke. The good cholesterol is highdensity lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). It helps to carry excess cholesterol away from the artery walls.
Studies have shown a relationship between lowering LDL-C and reducing the likelihood of a heart attack. However, for some patients who are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, physicians recommend LDL-C levels of less than 2 mmol/L.
When it comes to LDL cholesterol, lower is better. A healthy diet and exercise are good steps to take to maintain a healthy heart.
