SOME REASONS OF CHOLESTEROL

Cholesterol

problems?

Here are some reasons that could be to blame

Your Diet: A common problem found in one out of five people today is high cholesterol. Cholesterol can be either genetic or caused due to unhealthy foods consumed in one's daily diet. The most common factor leading to high cholesterol could be an unhealthy and unbalanced diet. Excessive consumption of saturated fats is the rot cause of cholesterol, that is generally found in meats like beef and pork as well as snacks such as butter cookies, fast foods and chips.

Your weight: Obesity and fluctuation in weight reduces the good cholesterol in the body resulting in unhealthiness, A beer belly does nothing to the body but deteriorating it.Hence, being in shape is extremely essential. In today's fast-paced times, it is essential for one to be on the move constantly as being a couch potato marks  the beginning of high cholesterol in your body. Getting half an hour of exercise a couple of times a week can help.

Your overall health: A human body encounters several hormonal changes with age due to which cholesterol levels in men generally rise after the age of  50 whereas women begin to experience the same post-menopause. An overall healthy fitness regime does wonders to one's body. It is advisable to get regular medical checkups as the presence of diseases such as diabetes can also lead to high cholesterol. Your family can turn out to be your worst enemy when it comes to cholesterol as it is a hereditary disease which could be in your genes.

Cigarette Smoking: We've heard this several times, 'cigarette smoking is injurious to health' Then, why do we still go ahead and smoke? This question remains unanswered. Smoking reduces the good cholesterol in the body, and can eventually lead to death. Reducing your tobacco consumption or kicking the butt can help improve your health.