AnswersTV's The Answered Patient on High Cholesterol
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AnswersTV's The Answered Patient on High Cholesterol
What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a lipid: a soft, waxy fat produced by the liver. While too much of it is bad for your health, cholesterol is actually an important building block of the human body. The body also uses cholesterol to protect nerve fibers…to produce the hormones testosterone and estrogen…and to make the chemicals our bodies need to digest food. However, The American Heart Association estimates that almost 40 million Americans have total cholesterol levels that put them at high risk of major health problems. In this episode of The Answered Patient, we invite you to join our host, Jane Hanson, to learn about Cholesterol. We’ll look at where it comes from and what it means to have high levels of cholesterol in your blood. We’ll also discuss the risks associated with this common condition … and what you can do to manage your cholesterol levels. Did you know… Every year, Americans spend $30 billion on cholesterol lowering drugs. Most people naturally develop higher cholesterol as they age. Women tend to have an increase in cholesterol after menopause. And, for reasons not totally understood, the liver in some people is genetically predisposed to produce unhealthy amounts of cholesterol. You can watch The Answered Patient High Cholesterol Episode right here and view additional AnswersTV Health programs at www.answerstv.com/health
Blip | January 7, 2008
