In general, cholesterol is a very necessary substance for our body. It is part of the cell membranes and actively participates in the synthesis of hormones. And at the same time, hypercholesterolemia, which for the time being does not manifest itself at all - the right way to atherosclerosis. It can be compared with radiation, the effect of which on the body is almost imperceptible, but leads to disastrous consequences, according to the Internet publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. net At one time it was fashionable to be interested - is blood cholesterol normal? At the same time, only the total cholesterol content was meant, although it's not in itself, but in the mechanism of transporting cholesterol to the walls of blood vessels. Cholesterol travels in the blood only as part of the so-called transport forms - lipoproteins, complex complexes consisting of fats and proteins. There are several varieties of lipoproteins. Two of them - low and high density - are crucial for the health of our blood vessels, they mainly affect the prognosis of atherosclerosis. High-density lipoproteins possess an anti-sclerogenic effect, while low-density lipoproteins, on the contrary, contribute to precipitation of cholesterol in the walls of blood vessels.

Thus, an accurate prediction can be given only by examining the qualitative composition of total cholesterol. For example, fewer heart attacks and strokes in women before menopause, compared with men of the same age, is due to the fact that they have a higher concentration of high-density lipoproteins. This order of things is provided by female sex hormones - estrogens.

Women are easier than men to maintain a good cardiovascular system, despite the risk factors. But the onset of menopause, as well as additional intake of hormones in the body (for example, with birth control pills) can upset the balance. Harmful habits aggravate the situation. Therefore, women after 50 catch up with men, gaining equal chances with them for the development of atherosclerosis. To find out how your vessels are at risk, a lipidogram will help.

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