Cholesterol is a powerful enemy for weight loss?
Cholesterol First of all, let's explain the role of cholesterol. Cholesterol is one of the "lipids" indispensable for survival.
Cholesterol is a type of lipids, not only in the blood, but also distributed throughout the body in the brain, internal organs, muscles, fat cells, etc. In the human body, two-thirds of essential cholesterol is produced in the body, and one-third of it is obtained from food.
Good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL) Cholesterol, as a type of lipids, cannot be directly dissolved in the blood. It's covered there by a substance called a "lipid protein." That "lipid protein" is the type of cholesterol. (HDL = good protein and LDL = bad protein) HDL-cholesterol: Responsible for recycling excess cholesterol back to the liver LDL-cholesterol: Although transporting cholesterol in the body through blood vessels is called "good" and "bad", both play an important role, so it cannot be said that the less LDL-cholesterol, the better. If cholesterol is increased too much, cholesterol is necessary for the body, but why does it cause harm to the body? "hyperlipidemia" that causes arteriosclerosis Excessive cholesterol increases and deposits on blood vessel walls. As a result, blood vessels will become thinner and easily blocked, which will easily form arteriosclerosis. And once the arteries harden, the risk of "myocardial infarction","cerebral hemorrhage" and "cerebral sclerosis" increases. Symptoms of high cholesterol levels in the blood are called "hyperlipidemia." The Japanese Arterial Society published data with the purpose of starting the treatment of hyperlipidemia. Total cholesterol content Neutral fat LDL-cholesterol HDL-cholesterol 220 mg/dl above 140 mg/dl above 150 mg/dl above 40 mg/dl below On the contrary, if cholesterol is insufficient, immunity will be reduced and mortality from cancer will increase. Proper cholesterol and diet So, what is life like with a diet that requires proper intake of cholesterol? Cholesterol and diet To maintain the balance of cholesterol, the main focus is on eating life. For people with high cholesterol, limit the cholesterol intake from food to less than 300 mg a day. Also, choose ingredients that prevent cholesterol from rising. Vitamins C and E have the effect of preventing the oxidation of cholesterol, and vitamin B2 has the effect of decomposing peroxides. Fish is rich in EPA and DHA, which lower cholesterol. However, stale fish has been oxidized instead, so choose fresh fish. Oil content, compared to animal fat, it's better to consume vegetable oil. Vegetable oils are rich in "unsaturated acids" that increase "good cholesterol." 39Health website www.39.net special article, please do not reproduce without written authorization. (Editor in charge: Tian Tian)