10 Symptoms Of High Cholesterol
8. Increased Age
High cholesterol features high LDL levels and low HDL levels. Age can affect how cholesterol levels are regulated by the body. The liver is responsible for the removal of excessive amounts of LDL in the bloodstream. As we age, organs like the liver become less effective at their job.
With the liver less able to remove LDL as we get older, seniors are at an increased risk of developing high cholesterol. Making suitable changes in diet that will limit the development of LDL and encourage higher HDL becomes more important the older we get. A healthier lifestyle featuring more physical activity, not smoking, and less drinking of alcohol also helps.
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