PSYC 3170 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Prostate, High-Density Lipoprotein, Trans Fat
20 Sep 2017
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Cholesterol is the main culprit in atherosclerosis. High density lipoprotein: decreased likelihood of plaque buildup. Triglycerides: in most fats that people consume and increase the risk of heart disease. Omega 3 fatty acids: occur at high levels of fish, reduce triglycerides, and raise. Trans fatty acids: in certain oils, increase ldl, and lower hdl. Bad cholesterol or ldl depends on age, cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, low good cholesterol, and family history. People"s cholesterol levels are determined partly by heredity and their lifestyles. Large reductions in ldl produced with dietary and drug treatment can slowly reverse atherosclerosis and reduce the risk of heart attacks, mainly lowering cholesterol intake comes from eating habits. By changing diet and lowering weight can reduce the risk of hypertension. Sodium, such as salt, plays the strongest role in people"s diets that could affect blood pressure. Caffeine is another dietary substance that can affect blood pressure, which typically comes from coffee, tea, cola, and energy drinks.
