'Silent killer' high cholesterol risk cut with three easy food swaps, doctor says
dailyrecord.co.ukA medical expert has revealed some of the most important diet swaps you can make in order to reduce the risk of a common 'silent killer' in your body.
Cholesterol, although it's vital for performing certain jobs within your system, can be dangerous if too much is present in the body.
The lipid can combine with other substances in the bloodstream, resulting in fatty deposits which can clog up arteries. These blockages made it harder for blood to flow, and according to the Mayo Clinic, can result in serious problems like strokes and heart attacks.The Mirror reports that this is usually linked to things like being overweight, smoking, or not exercising enough.
High cholesterol is often labelled a 'silent killer' because it's symptomless, and patients can only find out after having a blood test.The British Heart Foundation reports that almost half of UK adults are living with cholesterol levels above national guidelines of total cholesterol (greater than 5mmol/L).
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