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What is VLDL Cholesterol

What is VLDL Cholesterol

Very low density lipoprotein cholesterol is commonly known as VLDL.

This type of cholesterol contains high amounts of Triglycerides.

It is one of the unfavorable types of cholesterol because high levels of it put you at risk of developing coronary artery disease.

When your doctor refers to Triglycerides levels, it is in direct relation with VLDL Cholesterol For example, if you have a high level of Triglycerides then you also have a high VLDL Cholesterol level.

Lowering and maintaining a low VLDL cholesterol level is desirable in order to avoid heart disease or suffering from a stroke.

An important thing to remember is that you should avoid sugars and alcohol. Most people do not realize how much damage alcohol can do to one's body. Your liver produces Triglycerides.

This production is stimulated when you consume alcohol and it also hinders your bodies' ability to clear fats from the blood. Avoiding alcohol and sugar are not the only ways to be sure that you do not have a dangerous amount of VLDL cholesterol.

Excess fat that is on your body is composed of Triglycerides, which mean that if you maintain a suitable weight you will be limiting excess VLDL cholesterol.

Exercise is always a favorable activity to raise amounts of good cholesterol so that they can combat the bad cholesterol.

Medications are also available if strict diet and exercise are not improving the level of Triglycerides in your body.

Gemfibrozil is the most commonly prescribed medication used to lower the levels of Triglycerides. It is one of many types of fibrates, which are used to lower lipids in the body.

As with most medications, there are side effects that may be undesirable, such as an upset stomach and dizziness.

Niacin, which is a B vitamin, is a safer alternative that effectively lowers bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol.

Soy has been recommended by doctors because it lowers overall cholesterol levels, and also fiber because it prevents cholesterol from being absorbed into the bloodstream.

Every adult should visit their doctor to get their cholesterol levels tested. You may feel and appear to be healthy but cholesterol levels could be high due to uncontrollable factors such as heredity.

VLDL cholesterol levels can be dangerous if they are too high because they can result in heart disease or stroke.

If you have been tested previously for VLDL Cholesterol and have since gained weight it is important to check back with your doctor because being overweight is one of the leading causes of increased high cholesterol.