November 2014
Cholesterol ?!?Cholesterol ?!?
Solange Escobar
Summary
Introduction. History
Definition
Tipes of cholesterol.
- LDL
- HDL
Triglycerides
Diseases. Arterioesclerose and consequences .
Medication and Diet
Conclusion
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Cholesterol
History and definition
1954 – the cientist David Kritchevsky, showed that cholesterol produced atherosclerosis in rabbits
Is a steroid, found in cell membranes and transported in the blood plasma of all animals. It is an essential component of cell membranes of mammals.Most of the cholesterol is present in the body synthesized by the body itself and only a small part acquired by the diet.
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Our body needs some cholesterol to make hormones,vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods.
Two kinds of lipoproteins carry cholesterol throughoutour body:
Low-density lipoproteins (LDL)High-density lipoproteins (HDL)
Having healthy levels of both types lipoproteins is important
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HDL, “good cholesterol”, mops up excess cholesterol and brings it to the liver for disposal.
LDL, “bad cholesterol”, also has an important job: it transports cholesterol and fat from the liver to the rest of the body
Lp(a), can help restore damaged blood vessels in a healthy body. But some people have too much Lp(a), and it can concentrate at the damaged artery sites, leading to plaque buildup.
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Triglycerides
Triglycerides are the most common form of fat in the body and is used to provide energy for the body. When the amount of triglycerides are high, they are stored in adipose tissue (fat tissue) in case they are needed in the future.
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Atherosclerosis
Angina
Heart attack
Carotid artery disease
Stroke
Peripheral arterial disease
• Statins
• Fibrates
•Supplements rich in fish oil (omega)
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Medication
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Diet
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Prevention:
1 - Make a healthy diet.
2 - Reduce excess weight.
3 - Practice exercise regularly.
3 - Measure blood pressure regularly.
4 - to control the level of blood sugar (glucose - reference value between 74 and 105 mg / dL).
5 - Avoid stress.
6 - No smoking.
7 - Controlling Cholesterol and Triglycerides
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Levels
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IntroduçãoIntrodução
Teorialiofilização
Teorialiofilização
Etapasdo processo
Etapasdo processo
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LiofilizadoresLiofilizadores
ControloControlo
ConclusãoConclusão
Less Cholesterol Less Cholesterol is more!!is more!!