Forms of Cholesterol | Impact to Your Heart | Lipid Profile
Isaac Ogutu
Multi-Award Winning Healthpreneur | Founder | Licensed Medical Lab Officer | ISO 15189:2022 QA | Digital HealthCare System Innovations | Head of Communications & Dep.Secretary FOYAwards Alumni Network- Africa 2023-24
On the question of if a slim person can be affected by cholesterol in fat as opposed to a "fat"person. FIRST we need to understand context of saturated anf unsaturated fats. Cholestrol is needed in our body for metabolic process. And then comprehend forms of cholesterol in our system and their significance in relation to cardiovascular health.
Cholestrol can be transported inform of:
-High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) -This is GOOD cholesterol,Removes excess cholesterol.
-Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
-Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)
LDL and VLDL are BAD cholesterol as they are deposited of walls of arteries, risking clogging, and arteriosclerosis.
FOR LAB DIAGNOSIS, You need LIPID PROFILE test, that will measure:
-Total Cholesterol
-HDL
-LDL
-VLDL
-Triglycerides
Elevated readings of parameters above signify risk of Heart Diseases incl Stroke, HighBlood Presure and Health attacks/failures.
CHECK YOUR HEALTH TODAY.
Isaac Ogutu
Founder AfyaFitness20 Healthcare
Contact 0720050551