Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the blood that is very necessary to form healthy cells. However, when cholesterol levels are altered, it is possible for fatty deposits to form in the blood vessels and this increases the probability of suffering from heart disease, according to Mayo Clinic, Non-profit entity dedicated to clinical practice, education and research.
As such, High cholesterol levels can be a health problem that can be inherited, although it is usually the result of unhealthy lifestyle choices. Thus, it is a condition that can be prevented and treated by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and sometimes taking medications that can control high cholesterol.
In addition to this, there are some medical conditions that can cause harmful cholesterol levels such as chronic kidney disease, diabetes, HIV or AIDS, hypothyroidism and lupus. At the same time, Mayo Clinic ensures that cholesterol levels can also worsen with some risk factors such as:
- Obesity: having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more increases the risk of having high cholesterol.
- Smoking: Smoking cigarettes can lower the level of good cholesterol.
- Alcohol: Drinking too much alcohol can increase your total cholesterol level.
- Age: even young children can have unhealthy cholesterol levels, but it is much more common in people over 40.
- Bad nutrition: eating too much saturated fat or trans fat can lead to unhealthy cholesterol levels.
On the other hand, a study on Main diseases according to blood group in the population over 60 years of age in the province of Cuenca (Spain) published in the Colombian Journal of Chemical-Framaceutical Sciences, revealed that people with blood group A and O have a higher increase in cholesterol than those with group B.
Through an observational and controversial study, a pharmacotherapeutic survey was developed for people 60 years of age or older, men or women, who lived at home and went to the pharmacy or the nursing home located in the locality and who voluntarily decided participate in this work, during 2017 and 2018. As a result of the analysis, several alterations were evidenced.
“In general, the Rh-positive groups suffer from higher hypertension, insomnia and depression than the Rh-. It is observed that groups A and O suffer a greater increase in cholesterol than those of group B. Those in group O have more hypertension than the rest and the O+ group suffers from a higher percentage of anemia (Fe), while the A+ group suffers from anemia (B12). Regarding osteoporosis, it is greater in the negative groups than in the positive ones”, the study points out.
It should be remembered that the information given above in no way replaces medical advice and for this reason, the first thing to do is consult a health expert so that he or she can guide the process and indicate what is most appropriate for each person. person.