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  • Too much cholesterol in your diet can lead to medical issues such as heart attack, stroke and other vascular diseases.

    Identification

    Despite popular belief, our bodies need some cholesterol to properly function---what is known as "good" or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol---to fight off "bad" or low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.

    Effects

    Too much cholesterol causes build up of plaque along artery walls. When blood flow to the heart through your arteries becomes low or blocked due to excess plaque, a heart attack results. When plaque builds up in the arteries supplying blood to the brain, a stroke will occur.

    Expert Insight

    A heart attack or stroke may be fatal. Heart attack survivors may experience depression, anxiety, chest pains and the need for surgery, regular testing and or medications, reports the American Heart Association (AHA). Life after a stoke may include risk of another stroke and rehabilitation due to problems with speech, memory recall and movement.

    Considerations

    Diet plays an enormous role in cholesterol levels. Patients should avoid foods high in or containing saturated fat---including whole-fat dairy products and fatty meats---to maintain or reduce cholesterol.

    Solution

    Regular exercise is a proven way to lower cholesterol when combined with a balanced diet, according to the AHA.

    Source:

    "New Foods For Healing: Capture the Powerful Cures of More than 100 Foods;" Selene Yeager; 1998

    American Heart Association: Recovering From A Heart Attack

    American Stroke Association: Common Effects of Stroke

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