When cholesterol measured?

All adults from the age of 20 measuring the level of total cholesterol in the blood every 5 years. Although it is possible to conduct a test of good HDL Coltserol at the same time this is better. Are taking a blood sample from the hand or finger is not required to fast for that.

In some cases you need to measure the level of harmful LDL cholesterol, which is an indicator of risk of coronary heart disease better than the level of total cholesterol. To make this test, you must fast for 9 to 12 hours before taking a blood sample. Must measure the level of harmful cholesterol in the following cases:

     The total cholesterol level was 240 mg / dL

     The total cholesterol level was 200 to 239 mg / dL and you have at least workers (2) other risk for heart disease

     If the level of good cholesterol less than 35 mg / dL

Test that measures the level of total cholesterol measures the level of triglycerides as well.

If you do not need to measure the level of bad cholesterol, it is best to do the following steps to maintain a low level of cholesterol and to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease:

     Eating foods that contain a low level of saturated fat and cholesterol.

     More than physical motor activity (perhaps Sports)

     Maintain a healthy weight is ideal