Cholesterol Levels Vs. Plaque Buildup

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Tip 1 - Cholesterol and Artery Plaque Buildup

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by shoman | permalink

WebMD explains how cholesterol is tied to plaque buildup in the arteries and the medical risks associated with both. Learn how to manage your cholesterol and slow plaque buildup.
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/cholesterol-and-artery-plaque-buildup ^[1]

Tip 2 - Cholesterol Levels: High, Low, Good & Bad

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ross Pearlson | permalink

HDL is “good” cholesterol; LDL is “bad” cholesterol. HDL helps lower LDL. Too much LDL can lead to heart disease and heart attacks.

For further reading: http://www.livescience.com/34712-ldl-cholesterol-buildup-causes-heart-attack.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - Foods That Cause Plaque Buildup in the Arteries

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Shawna Besancon | permalink

Find out how to avoid the foods that can lead to plaque buildup.

For further reading: http://healthguides.healthgrades.com/taking-cholesterol-seriously/foods-that-cause-plaque-buildup-in-the-arteries ^[3]

Tip 4 - Why Cholesterol May Not Be the Cause Of Heart Disease - Dr. Mark Hyman

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Maxxtro | permalink

WE HAVE ALL BEEN LED TO to believe that cholesterol is bad and that lowering it is good. Because of extensive pharmaceutical marketing to both doctors and patients we think that using statin drugs is proven to work to lower the risk of heart attacks and death. But on what scientific evidence is this based, …

For further reading: http://drhyman.com/blog/2010/05/19/why-cholesterol-may-not-be-the-cause-of-heart-disease/ ^[4]