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Cholesterol is perceived by many only in a negative light. It is associated with the occurrence of strokes and heart attacks. However, you should be aware that there is also a completely extreme phenomenon – too low cholesterol, which can also be dangerous to your health.
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In the modern world, it is an extremely common disease high cholesterol. There are many programs running prophylactic monitoring of this parameter in the world population and Polish. Efforts are being made to normalize it. It is estimated that in our country, this problem affects about 60 percent. Poles. However, not everyone is aware that too low cholesterol can also be dangerous.
The disease state is defined hipocholesterolemią, it is found if the total cholesterol level is below 120 mg / dL (TC
Cholesterol isn’t always bad
Cholesterol is found in all cells of the human body. The greater part, as much as 75 percent. its total pool is produced in the liver and intestine. It is mostly present in brain cells, but also in nerve sheaths and bile. The rest of it, about 20 percent. it is supplied with food. Cholesterol is an ingredient whose appropriate level determines the proper functioning of the body. It is necessary for the synthesis of sex hormones and the production of hormones by the adrenal glands. This major sterol is also found in the skin, where it is converted into vitamin D3 when exposed to sunlight.
Low cholesterol – causes and effects
Among the causes of too low cholesterol levels, the excessive use of statins – drugs used in the treatment of arterial hypertension are mentioned. Moreover, it can be one of the symptoms of chronic liver diseases, celiac disease, hyperthyroidism, malnutrition or even cancers of the blood system. Additionally, it may indicate impaired intestinal absorption.
Research shows that low cholesterol is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, depression and depressed mood states. It affects the activity of serotonin – the happiness hormone in the brain. It turns out that hypocholesterolaemia worsens the prognosis among cancer patients.
Cholesterol supplementation in patients with a genetic disorder manifested by the inability to properly synthesize this component proves how significant its action in the body is. Among patients with this disease, it lowers aggression, increases their growth rate, and even enables walking and improves their speech.
Where can we find cholesterol?
Among the foods rich in cholesterol, eggs are mentioned (mainly yolk), offal, fatty dairy products, fatty meats, lard, lard, bacon. Cholesterol is only present in products of animal origin!
The human body assimilates up to 50% of the cholesterol provided with food.
Food products should be selected wisely, even in a situation where the cholesterol concentration is too low. Patients do not have to excessively limit the products that are its source, but they also cannot be eaten in excess. The diet should be well-balanced and include products from different groups to cover the need for vitamins and minerals, and not just focus on providing large amounts of foods rich in cholesterol, but first of all, the immediate cause of this condition should be investigated.
Main photo is from: Photo: Christian Cable / Foter / CC BY
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Author: Aleksandra Turkey
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