High cholesterol levels above 300 require immediate intervention through diet, weight training, and supplements like fish oil. Learn about the potential side effects of Lipitor and which foods actively reduce bad cholesterol.
Follicle stimulating hormone or FSH is one of the most important hormones in a woman's reproductive health, according to Just Mommies, a website devoted to providing accurate fertility information to women. FSH is produced by the pituitary gland and needed for ovulation to occur.
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Links have been established between high levels of LDL cholesterol and coronary heart disease. Diet and exercise are the two primary recommendations of ways to lower LDL cholesterol, also known as "bad cholesterol."
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When you travel to high altitudes, the air pressure is lower, meaning fewer oxygen molecules are present in the air.
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Platelets are cell fragments made by bone marrow that help the blood clot to prevent bleeding and help wounds to heal. While high platelet count can be due to underlying infection, it may also be a sign of a serious bone marrow disorder such as thrombocythemia or primary thrombocytosis, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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For better heart health, the American Heart Association recommends consuming fish at least twice per week. You may be wondering if this is true for all fish or if you should limit fish that are high in cholesterol and fat. The truth is, when compared with meat, fish is relatively low in cholesterol.
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Foods don’t cause or cure tinnitus, but a change in diet may help, depending on the underlying cause of the problem. Tinnitus isn’t a disease or condition itself. It’s a symptom of an underlying condition.
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Over the past decade, the popularity of magnetic therapy and the use of magnetic bracelets has reached its peak, despite the fact that many medical experts refute the validity of it.
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Beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol -- a chemical found in all plant foods -- that appears to offer a number of health benefits. Even though it naturally occurs in foods, you'd need to eat foods fortified with sterols or use them in supplement form to achieve therapeutic benefit.
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The muscles make creatine phosphate from creatine so they can use the phosphate to help make the energy that they need, but when they remove the phosphate, creatine phosphate changes to creatinine. Normally, the creatinine is sent to the kidneys.
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Leptin is commonly associated with weight fluctuations and appetite. The chemical leptin is a hormone, produced naturally in your body to signal the brain when you are full from eating.
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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that carries messages about cognition, pleasure, pain, movement, learning and sleep between nerve cells. People with psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and manic depression have too much dopamine in their brains.
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Numerous conditions or factors can lower BUN and creatinine levels. According to the MedlinePlus website, blood urea nitrogen, or BUN, is a product that forms in your blood when protein breaks down. Tests can measure the amount of urea nitrogen in your blood.
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Garlique is best described as a garlic supplement. And like similar dietary supplements, it's purported to lower blood cholesterol. The Mayo Clinic states garlic might help improve cholesterol levels in some individuals.
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An umbilical hernia is caused by excess pressure at the abdomen, specifically near your navel. Excess pressure causes your intestines to bulge through a weakened abdominal wall, causing swelling and pain.
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According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 98.6 million adults over the age of 20 have cholesterol levels higher than 200 mg/dl, which is the threshold for being diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia.
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Androgens are hormonal agents that stimulate the development of male characteristics. Women and men produce a variety androgens, which include testosterone. Testosterone is one of the most potent hormones and is synthesized by the reproductive organs and adrenal glands.
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Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the liver that is in many foods such as eggs, meats and dairy products. According to the American Heart Association, high LDL cholesterol is a serious health risk and a major risk factor for developing heart disease.
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Pectin, a thickening agent often used when making jams and jellies, also occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables. This soluble dietary fiber is quite good for you, offering a range of health benefits. If you have cancer, diabetes or other conditions, pectin may a good choice for your diet.
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Bilirubin is a byproduct of the liver processing waste. When the liver isn’t functioning properly, bilirubin may begin to build up in the body.
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Hypercalcemia is a condition marked by elevated levels of calcium in your bloodstream. Although calcium is necessary for bone health and proper heart function, too much calcium in your blood can cause symptoms such as gastrointestinal problems, irritability, bone pain and increased risk of fracture.
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