The bad cholesterol is LDL and must be found in the blood with values below those indicated by cardiologists, which can be 130, 100, 70 or 50 mg / dl, which is defined by the doctor according to the risk level for the development of heart disease that the person has.
When it is above these values, it is considered as high cholesterol and can lead to a heart attack or stroke, for example. Better understand what are the types of cholesterol and what are the appropriate values.
High bad cholesterol is the result of a poor diet, rich in fats, alcoholic beverages, high-calorie foods and little or no physical activity, however, family genetics also have an important influence on their levels. In order to download it, it is necessary to improve life habits, in addition to the use of lipid-lowering drugs, such as simvastatin or atorvastatin, for example.
| LDL value | For whom |
| <130 mg / dl | People with low cardiovascular risk |
| <100 mg / dl | People with intermediate cardiovascular risk |
| <70 mg / dl | People with high cardiovascular risk |
| <50 mg / dl | People at very high cardiovascular risk |
The cardiovascular risk is calculated by the doctor, during the consultation, and is based on the risk factors that the person has, such as age, physical inactivity, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, angina, previous infarction, among others.
How to lower bad cholesterol
To lower the levels of bad cholesterol in the blood, it is recommended to exercise regularly and to eat healthy.
Those who have very high levels of bad cholesterol should look for a fitness center, preferably with the accompaniment of a physical education teacher, so that the exercises are not done in the wrong way and so that they are not done with a lot of effort, all in one turn.
These precautions are important to ensure good heart health and reduce the risk of suffering from heart disease.
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When it is not possible to reduce bad cholesterol with diet and exercise alone, the doctor may prescribe cholesterol-lowering drugs such as simvastatines such as Reducofen, Lipidil or Lovacor, for example. After using the medication for 3 months it is advisable to repeat the blood test to evaluate the results of the treatment.
