High Cholesterol Risk Factors

Some high cholesterol risk factors are within your control; some are not. It is important to reduce as many of your risk factors as possible.

Controllable Risk Factors

A High Saturated Fat Diet Raises LDL "bad" cholesterol and lowers HDL "good" cholesterol The American Heart Association recommends getting no more than 30% calories from fat A High Cholesterol Diet Raises LDL "bad" cholesterol and lowers HDL "good" cholesterol Being Overweight Lowers HDL and may raise LDL CLICK HERE - to see if you are overweight Lack of Regular Exercise Raises LDL and lowers HDL Smoking May lower HDL by as much as 15 % Stress Levels Several studies suggest that emotional stress can elevate cholesterol levels. Metabolic Syndrome (ie Diabetes)

Uncontrollable Risk Factors

• Family History
• Age
• Sex

Research

Organizations

• American Diabetes Association
• American Obesity Association
• National Cholesterol Education Program
• Nicotine Anonymous

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This page was last updated on 12/26/05.