Information about Cholesterol Ration and its Importance

Good total cholesterol levels should be less than 200mg/dl; the cholesterol ratio which is the percentage between your good and bad levels is more useful when  making a correct diagnosis. Low density lipoproteins (LDL) are what they callyour bad cholesterol which causes heart disease and hardens the arteries. High density lipoproteins (HDL) are what they call your good cholesterol and its main function is to eliminate excess LDL. The cholesterol ratio is LDL to HDL. What is considered a good cholesterol ratio is 3:1 and better still if the ratio 2:1. Therefore, your health is determined by the levels of the HDL, meaning you are healthy if you have more HDL in your system than LDL.

Once you consult a doctor for a diagnosis after the testing process, confirm the results of the HDL and LDL levels as well as your triglycerides. Based on your tests your doctor will inform you if you need to be treated or not. However, if your results show that your LDL levels are higher than your HDL levels, meaning your cholesterol ratio is at bad levels and treatment is inevitable. Avoid taking statin drugs as your first choice of treatment for they have severe side effects and worst still they can heighten your chances of suffering a heart attack Statin drugs cause the reduction of an essential enzyme known as CoQ10 whose main function is to produce energy to all the cells in the body and most especially the heart.

The best remedy of combating such a problem is by eating natural healthy foods so as to increase your good cholesterol and exercising on a regular basis. Other nutrients that can be taken are Phytosterols, Policosanol and D-Limonene. These nutrients are effective and better still they do not have bad side effects as the statin drugs do. Research has shown that Policosanol is very effective at lowering LDL levels and raising the HDL levels. Understanding and focusing on  your cholesterol ratio more than your total cholesterol figures, you will be more aware about your health. Avoid heart disease by eating well and understanding what you can do to increase your HDL levels and how to decrease your LDL levels so as to strike a balance for a healthier you.

Source from : Lowering Your Cholesterol Naturally: Learn How To Get Started Lowering Your Cholesterol Naturally Today by Amy Austen