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I have high cholesterol; how many eggs can I consume each week?

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What is high cholesterol?

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Cholesterol is a type of fat called a lipid. The body uses it for many things, such as making new cells. Your liver makes the cholesterol that your body needs. You also get cholesterol from the foods you eat. Your body needs some cholesterol. But if you have too much, it starts to build up in your arteries. (Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.) This is called hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis.

How is high cholesterol diagnosed?

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A fasting cholesterol test (also called a lipoprotein analysis) is the most complete test. It measures total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. You cannot have food for 9 to 12 hours before this test. A simple cholesterol test can measure total cholesterol and HDL. You can eat before this test. Sometimes doctors do this test first. If it shows you have high cholesterol or low HDL, then you will get a fasting cholesterol test.

Is high cholesterol really that dangerous?

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You bet it is! High cholesterol can become a risk factor for many serious health problems. These risks shouldn't be taken lightly as high levels of LDL cholesterol greatly increase the risk of stroke, atherosclerosis, and coronary heart disease.

Are you overweight, or do you have high cholesterol?

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If the answer is "yes" to any of these questions, then chances are you need to consider cleansing

How many eggs will a hen lay in a week/year? When do they start to lay eggs?

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A typical hen will start to lay eggs at about 6 months of age. The eggs will start out small, then get increasingly larger. During the first year of laying, the hen (if she is a good egg producer) will lay one egg, almost every day. The birds will then go through a "molt" in the late fall/ winter months and stop laying. Then they will start again in the early spring. You can encourage egg laying through the colder months by keeping a light on, inside the chicken coop.

Are green eggs cholesterol-free?

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From what I have read, there is claim that they are lower in cholesterol than other eggs. I cannot verify that claim.

How To Bring Back Normal Levels Of High Blood Cholesterol?

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Higher levels of blood cholesterol can be lowered if one reduces the intake of saturated fat such as ghee, butter, cream, egg-yolk, etc. Only 20% saturated fats are permissible in such cases. One should use polyunsaturated oils, and they must be used in the minimum quantity necessary for cooking purposes.... Daily estimation of blood sugar levels Daily estimation of blood sugar levels is necessary in all cases of diabetes - three times a day i.e. fasting, before lunch and dinner.

I have high cholesterol and have been recommended to take medication. Are there side effects?

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High cholesterol is very common. There are safe, effective medications for reducing high cholesterol. The most commonly used medications for reducing cholesterol are called statins. Two examples are Mevacor (Lovastatin) and Lipitor (Atorvastatin). These have relatively few side effects. The most common side effect is a mild elevation of liver enzymes, which are measured by a blood test. This side effect is rare and is eliminated by reducing or stopping the medication.

How many eggs can I have a week?

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eggs a week can be consumed as part of a healthy, balanced diet. Avoid having fried eggs, rather choose boiled, poached or scrambled.

Are high cholesterol levels hereditary?

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Yes, hyperlipidemia, or high cholesterol, can be hereditary. Scientists have linked this to a genetic defect in a molecule apoprotein. An apoprotein is a molecule that is bound to all lipoproteins that docks the cholesterol onto the protein carrier. If you have a parent or sibling with abnormally high cholesterol levels, you may run a higher risk of having high cholesterol, too.

Is My Cholesterol Too High?

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Caffeine is found in many soft drinks, coffee, tea, and to a lesser extent, chocolate. Caffeine does not raise blood cholesterol levels, and research has yielded conflicting results on whether caffeine increases risk of heart disease. Based on current evidence, a moderate intake of caffeine does not seem to be harmful.

How much soy must I consume daily to obtain the cholesterol lowering benefit of soy protein?

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The FDA stated that 25 grams of soy protein daily, coupled with a low fat diet could reduce the risk of coronary artery disease and therefore the risk of a heart attack. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one cause of death of women in the United States*. 2-4 servings of WS Soymilk can satisfy this requirement.

What is cholesterol?

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Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is an important component of all the cells in your body. Unfortunately, elevated levels of blood cholesterol can be a major risk factor for coronary heart disease. This "extra" cholesterol is synthesized in the liver and it is also part of the diet.

Will eating eggs every day raise my cholesterol?

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Studies show that your body cannot absorb more cholesterol (414 mg) than is two eggs. The body has a feedback system so that the more cholesterol you eat, the less you manufacture. And three-fourths of your body's cholesterol comes from what you manufacture yourself, usually from dietary carbohydrates. However, in actual practice, cutting out carbohydrates from your diet will lower cholesterol significantly.
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