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What causes high blood pressure and cholesterol?
What causes high blood pressure and cholesterol?
What causes high blood pressure and cholesterol?
Cholesterol plaque and calcium cause your arteries to become hard and narrow. Hence, its puts strain in the walls to pump blood through them. As a result, your blood pressure becomes too high. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two of the biggest causes of heart disease
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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How to reduce the blood cholestrol?
One must drink alcohol in moderation as it is one of the major reasons for unexplained high cholesterol along with unhealthy foods. Also, exercise for 5 days a week so that cholesterol levels are in check.
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Can coconut oil be used for treating high blood pressure?
Few studies suggested that coconut oil supplementation was known to reduce blood pressure.
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Is the high triglyceride in my blood test result dangerous?
Yes, high triglyceride levels may make you susceptible to coronary heart diseases and strokes. Hence, its advised to show to a doctor and change lifestyle habits to prevent heart diseases and acute pancreatitis.
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