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Cholesterol is a waxy substance in the blood and required for hormones and body cells. High level of Cholesterol may increase the risk of heart diseases. It’s high levels start depositing on blood vessels and gradually start narrowing your arteries and make it difficult to blood flow, which increases the risk of heart attacks or stroke.
Symptoms
- Chest pain
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Low blood levels of good cholesterol (HDL) & High levels of bad cholesterol (LDL)
CAUSES
- Regular eating of oily and greasy meal
- Regular intake of Restaurant meal
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Family history
- Smoking
- Older age & sex
- Stress
DIAGNOSIS
High cholesterol can be measured by blood tests only. The National Cholesterol Education Program suggests that every-one aged 20 years and older should have their blood cholesterol level measured at least once every 5 yrs. Generally to measure cholesterol levels, lipid profile test is recommended. Lipid profile test includes following four tests:
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Rx CHOLESTEROL DIET PLAN
Rx Cholesterol Diet Plan offers scientific diet plan to manage your cholesterol level effectively with the help of diet therapy. As an adjunct therapy, we consider guidelines given by ICMR and National Cholesterol Education Program USA, while not compromising your test buds. We choose food, which are rich in Protein, Fibers, Polyunsaturated fat, Monounsaturated fat and low in saturated fat, cholesterol and carbohydrate. Our plans not only consider macronutrients (Calories, Fibers, Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate), but also micronutrients (Vitamins, Minerals & Antioxidants). For more, please contact us now.