What cholesterol levels require medication?
Your LDL cholesterol level is 190 mg/dL or higher. You are 40-75 years old having a risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Last updated on 12 Apr 2023
Yes daily consumption of heavy cream can lead to cholesterol built up in the body.
Avoid saturated fats if you have high cholesterol.
No eating coconut does not increase cholesterol. However, coconut oil has been associated with saturated fats which can elevate cholesterol levels.
The foods that many vegetarians consume is rich is trans fat that can lead to cholesterol built up. Hence, vegetarians can also have cholesterol problem.
One can monitor harmful levels by doing a blood test every month.
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