Main reasons for high cholesterol
Dietary habits:
Saturated fats: Excessive consumption of red meat (mutton, beef), butter, cheese, milk, etc. increases cholesterol.
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Trans fats: Fats found in bakery products, fried foods, and processed foods increase ‘bad cholesterol’ (LDL) and reduce ‘good cholesterol’ (HDL).
Lack of exercise: Lack of physical activity causes a decrease in good cholesterol (HDL) in the body. Exercise helps reduce blood fat.
Overweight: When you gain weight, the level of bad cholesterol in the blood is likely to increase and the level of good cholesterol is likely to decrease.
Smoking: Smoking damages the walls of blood vessels and reduces the level of good cholesterol.
Age and gender: As we age, our body’s ability to regulate cholesterol levels decreases. Postmenopausal women are more likely to have high cholesterol.
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Genetics: If your parents or close relatives have high cholesterol in your family, you are more likely to have high cholesterol, even if you have good eating habits.
Other diseases: Diabetes, hypothyroidism, and kidney disease can also cause high cholesterol.
