Study: HDL Cholesterol May Not Be That Good at Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that your body needs to build cells, and make vitamins and other hormones, according to theThere are two main sources of cholesterol, per the AHA:Meat, poultry, and dairy products contain cholesterol. They also are high in saturated and trans fats, which cause your liver to make more cholesterol than it otherwise would.
But Dr. Ni says that there is a “sweet spot” for HDL cholesterol that reduces the risk of bad heart events. “Too little, and there isn’t enough clean-up going on,’ he says. “Too much might mean the cleaning crew is overwhelmed and unable to do their job of preventing heart disease.” But, he adds, “this suggests that other factors may have a greater influence on cardiovascular health, particularly in the presence of other medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity.” Dr. Ni says that the study is “useful” for understanding cardiovascular risk in different patients, but stresses that “treating the whole picture is often more beneficial.”
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