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Sorting Fact From Fiction About Cholesterol

It has been noticed there has been a lot of confusion with regard to cholesterol due to the fact that there are just too many kinds of them! There are the good cholesterol and the bad cholesterol. For an average human being he is lost. Unsure of what all the terms mean. But information is wealth and one must learn to distinguish between what is the truth about cholesterol and what isn't.

Therefore all those who are ignorant I suggest you take some time off to read this article carefully.

Fact or Fiction: Since hardly ever fall ill and I'm an exercise freak, there is no way I can have cholesterol problem.

Here is the reflection of the hard fact-If a person has very high cholesterol he will not exhibit any of the symptoms of cholesterol. Exercising regularly is definitely a very good habit but it isn't a sure shot prevention for cholesterol problems. It depends on a variety of factors like the food intake, gender, one's weight, family history and age.

Fact or Fiction: It’s generally the old people who have high cholesterol levels

This is definitely a myth! Cause one can be in their youth and still have high cholesterol levels. It is highly recommended that one gets their cholesterol checked regularly. If heart diseases run in your family history or have an unhealthy diet or live a very sluggish lifestyle you better be alert. Cholesterol levels must be tested at regular intervals to keep complications at bay.

Fact or Fiction: Intake of anti-oxidants like Vitamin C and Vitamin E ensures that one doesn't have any cholesterol problems

Myth! Fiction! The intake of anti-oxidants may be help reduce the risk but do not ensure prevention as such. An integration of factors affect the cholesterol level. A healthy and balanced diet with a regular exercise regime helps reduce the cholesterol level.