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LDL is one of the types of lipoprotein carrying cholesterol from cell to cell. It is said to be the "bad cholesterol" because an increase in its level results in its accumulation in the blood vessels causing atherosclerotic plaque formation and narrowing of the arteries.
These vessels can easily be occluded by a blood clot leading to heart attack and stroke. So it is important to maintain your LDL level if you are at risk of developing heart disease.
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Cholesterol is manly produced by the body and only a small percentage comes from food. To eliminate it you need to act on the mechanism of its production. The synthesis of this substance is controlled by the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which in turn is activated by insulin. Using natural substances capable of inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase, such as green tea can be very helpful. An alternative is the elimination of substances like coffee that can aggravate the problem.
As far as nutrition is concerned, the role of saturated fatty acids has been exaggerated. It is true that they increase LDL levels a little bit, but it is also true that by eliminating them from your diet you can also decrease the levels of HDL. In other words, saturated fats raise both the good and the bad cholesterol and therefore can be eaten in small quantities. Trans fats only raise LDL and can be dangerous for you for a variety of reasons. This means that if you want to stay healthy, you need to stay away from trans fatty acids, such as hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils, chips and crackers and junk food in general.
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