subject: Low Or High Cholesterol Levels Which Is Worse ? [print this page] Low Or High Cholesterol Levels Which Is Worse ?
If you visit your doctor for a routine check and they happen to mention your cholesterol levels are fluctuating either up or down this can cause us concerns.
High cholesterol tends to be a long term or prolonged condition , that if not treated it could led to more serious ailments such as heart disease and strokes, simple lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet can significantly reduce our cholesterol levels.
At the opposite end of the spectrum we also have low cholesterol levels which can if untreated have dire consequences that would also need medical attention.
Many factors can contribute to our cholesterol levels dropping.
Usually a level below 160 mg/dl is noted as being low and should be monitored by doctors or medical practitioners.
There are several conditions that could be attributed to low cholesterol levels and these include liver disease, celiac disease and malnutrition to name but a few.
There is a very rare genetic disorder called abetalipoproteinemia which affects a small number of people but the main symptom is low cholesterol levels.
Studies suggest this condition can also cause a vitamin deficiency which restricts the ability to grow or gain weight in a normal manner.
Another rare condition is Hypobetalipoproteinemia the main cause of this is a gene defect, which in-turn affects cholesterol levels.
Medications used to treat high cholesterol conditions if abused or wrongly administered can have the opposite effect causing levels to drop significantly.
It's a general opinion that lower cholesterol levels are associated with poor health which can led to an increase in mortality rates.
No matter what the cause of low cholesterol levels some of the symptoms can be similar including respiratory issues, depression and strokes, research is always being carried out to confirm various theories as medical techniques advances so does the accuracy of the associated theories.
If a suggestion is made that you possibly are beginning to suffer from or are suffering from depression it may be advisable to check cholesterol levels, as this can have a profound effect on our respective well-being
As we progress through life we need to monitor several things for changes in our health and well being.
When an issue is identified depending on what stage it's at you may find some simple lifestyle changes in diet are all that's required to regulate any problems that are occurring.
These really are simple with the most obvious being cut out fatty and processed foods.
