Why cholesterol increases?
Reasons of increasing Cholesterol: Elevated cholesterol levels are called high cholesterol or hypercholesterolemia . Cholesterol rises when LDL levels rise. Causes of high cholesterol or high cholesterol Obesity Eating fatty red meat Full fat dairy products Consumption of saturated fats, trans fats and processed foods Large waist circumference (over 40 inches for males or over 35 inches for females) Do not exercise regularly Smoking (Non-smokers have higher HDL cholesterol levels than non-smokers) Stress (Stress can increase LDL levels) Eating extra fatty foods In some cases, heredity may also be due to hereditary high cholesterol. This condition is called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) . FH is caused by a genetic mutation. It has high LDL levels and increases the risk of heart attack and stroke at a young age. Problems that occur when cholesterol rises: Heart disease Chest pain Angina High blood pressure Stroke Heart...