The foundation of human civilization is your body. Heart disease is one of the main causes of death worldwide, according to statistics. These all have a connection to your blood’s unbalanced cholesterol levels.

The liver produces cholesterol, which is an insoluble material that resembles wax and is carried by blood to support a number of body processes including hormone production, bile production, and cell membrane coating.

The human body functions on the golden law of “moderation.” While a certain amount of cholesterol is necessary for our bodies to function properly, greater levels can lead to serious health problems like coronary heart disease. The majority of the “extra” cholesterol that exists in human bodies comes from diets high in saturated fats. Saturated fats, mostly found in animal meat and dairy products, and trans fats, or artificially produced fatty acids, found in fried food, lower the “good” (high density lipoprotein) and spike the “bad” (low density lipoprotein), which can block arteries and restrict blood flow. In contrast, unsaturated (mono- and poly-) fats, found in vegetables and some fish, are healthy for the body.

• Junk food overconsumption is a big problem in today’s world. Finding the sources of unhealthy fats is the first step in controlling our body’s cholesterol levels. Every product label should include an ingredients list. Consumers should also familiarize themselves with technical words such as partially hydrogenated oils (PHO), which are included in processed foods, and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which is present in dairy products.

• Consuming a well-balanced diet high in mono- and polyunsaturated fats raises HDL levels and mitigates LDL’s harmful effects. Whole grains including oats, wheat, barley, millet, brown rice, and quinoa would normally be a part of this diet, along with fruits, nuts, olives, legumes, vegetables, and avocados.Nutrients high in omega 6, such as avocado oil, tofu, and walnuts, are crucial for the development of the brain. These polyunsaturated fats are essential for maintaining your health.

• Diseases are our body’s distress signals. High cholesterol is indicative of failing heart health, and it is a sign to abandon unhealthy food habits like eating fast food, pastries, cookies, biscuits and white bread which are made from saturated and trans fats. These also disrupt the normal body weight, triggering the gut and causing long-term health issues. Smoking also increases the build-up of LDL in blood, causing deposits of plaque to collect inside arteries, preventing the flow of blood.

• Since middle age is when imbalanced cholesterol levels typically manifest, other age-related ailments have already taken hold of your bodies. As such, hard workouts are challenging to complete. Low-intensity activities that induce sweating and burn calories, such as swimming, cycling, hot yoga, light aerobics, and brisk short-distance walking, are good substitutes.

• When a lipid profile test indicates dangerously elevated cholesterol, the physician initiates the appropriate medicine.

The patient must also adopt a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle for the medication and treatment to take effect.