A New Weapon against Cholesterol
Posted by fazzayafuzzu | Posted in Health Corner | Posted on 05-12-2009
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Excess of cholesterol can cause build up of fat that can clog blood vessels and it all can cause heart attacks and strokes. Particles that carry cholesterol throughout the blood vessels (carrier), popularly known as “good” (HDL – High-density lipoprotein) or “bad” (LDL – Low-density lipoprotein). Called “bad” cholesterol when excess is dragged causing fat accumulation or blockage in the artery walls (atherosclerosis), whereas “good” cholesterol is given when they are able to bring cholesterol back to the liver for disposal.