To begin with, cholesterol is a vital molecule for the proper functioning of the body and stands out from the important substances because, in addition to having a composition similar to fat, it can help the production of hormones, vitamin D and substances that help digest food.
However, in order to understand the behavior of this molecule in the body, it is very important to emphasize that there must be care and control over the levels of this component, especially when it comes to bad cholesterol, taking into account that its high concentration in the bloodstream Blood vessels can cause health complications such as cardiovascular diseases and episodes such as heart attacks.
Given this, the specialized site, the portal better with health reported that when bad cholesterol is at high levels there are ways to help control and lower these levels if the person changes and acquires discipline, modifying their habits and making them healthy, such as having a diet low in saturated fat, rich in fruits and vegetables, along with a good exercise routine.
Understanding this, bad cholesterol and its high concentration can cause excess accumulation of itself on the walls of the veins and arteries, causing one of the deadliest cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis.
However, that is where good cholesterol plays a very important role, since one of its primary functions is to be able to withdraw or remove said bad cholesterol molecules. Following this, HDL is responsible for transporting LDL to the liver, so that the substance does not accumulate in veins and arteries and is expelled from the body.
On the other hand, there is diabetes, a disease where the level of sugar in the blood (glucose) plays a fundamental role, since if it rises, this disease occurs. According to the Colombian Ministry of Health, 3 out of every 100 citizens have diabetes and because it is a disease that has several types, its treatments are different.
In people with diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin.a hormone generated by the pancreas, essential for transforming glucose (also known as sugar) from the food we eat into energy.
It should be noted that when a person suffers from diabetes, it is important to keep sugar at a certain level and to visit the doctor frequently.
Given this panorama and seeing that a balanced diet is important in order not to suffer from both health complications, the consumption of foods that are rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins or fatty acids, such as noni, one of the most complete and thanks to its properties there are enormous benefits to the body.
This fruit helps improve the immune system, favors the production of triglycerides, controls the level of cholesterol in the body and helps regulate blood sugar.
It should be remembered that the information provided in the above content is not a substitute for medical advice and, on the other hand, it is best to consult a health expert.
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