Tit Bits From The World of Cholesterol

Tit Bits From The World of Cholesterol

There are several reasons why the levels of blood cholesterol are elevated. One major reason is the decreased activity of the thyroid. Hypothyroidism affects women more than men, and women are more prone to blood cholesterol levels because of this. Health officials have suggested that the children of school age with a family history of high cholesterol levels should be screened regularly for cholesterol abnormalities.

LDL cholesterol has always been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. LDL particles are of different sizes. Reports suggest that large LDL particles are relatively less …