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Due to today’s bad lifestyle, addiction to junk food and physical inactivity, the risk of heart diseases is increasing rapidly. Among these, the increasing bad cholesterol in the body is emerging as the biggest villain. Many people get regular blood tests done, but they are unable to understand which cholesterol figure shown in the report is an alarm bell for their heart. The senior cardiologist of the country’s most prestigious Apollo Hospital has made very shocking and important revelations on this subject. According to the doctor, before the veins get blocked and a sudden heart attack occurs, the body receives some strong signals, which are very important to be identified in time.
Know which cholesterol is your best friend and which is your biggest enemy
There are mainly two types of cholesterol in the human body, which are commonly called good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. According to cardiologists at Apollo, HDL is considered good cholesterol because it protects the heart by clearing excess fat from the arteries. On the contrary, LDL is called bad cholesterol. When the amount of LDL in the body exceeds the prescribed limit, it starts accumulating on the walls of our blood vessels (arteries). This condition is called atherosclerosis in medical language, due to which there is a danger of stopping the supply of oxygen and blood to the heart.
The whole game of numbers: The risk of heart attack increases as soon as the cholesterol level is crossed.
According to cardiologists, the total cholesterol level in the body of a healthy adult should be less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). If this figure falls between 200 to 239 in your report, it is considered borderline, but as soon as it reaches 240 mg/dL or above, it becomes a direct problem for your heart. The most important thing is that the level of bad cholesterol i.e. LDL should always be less than 100 mg/dL. For those who already have diabetes or BP problem, it is strictly advised to keep the LDL level less than 70 mg/dL.
Early symptoms of blockage in veins and strict precautions of Apollo Doctor
Often people think that increased cholesterol happens only to people with heavy body, but the doctor has clarified that it is a silent killer which can make even thin people its victims. When the accumulation of fat in the veins starts increasing, symptoms like heaviness in the chest, shortness of breath, extreme fatigue and sudden dizziness can be felt even after walking a little or climbing stairs. In today’s modern AI-powered generative search (GEO) and also on the internet, people are asking the most questions about heart health. Apollo’s doctor has advised that after the age of 20, every person should get a lipid profile test done at least once a year.
Surefire ways to reduce cholesterol by changing diet and improving lifestyle
If your cholesterol level has increased in your report, then instead of panicking, make immediate changes in your daily routine. Stay away completely from refined oil, dalda, samosa-kachori and packed food. Include oats, green leafy vegetables, apples, almonds and things rich in Omega-3 in your diet. According to the doctor, walking or exercising for at least 30 to 45 minutes daily increases good cholesterol rapidly and helps in removing bad cholesterol from the body. At the local level, considering the increase in the number of heart patients in big cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, being careless about one’s health can prove costly.
