Blood test me lipid profile dekho to terms milte hain—HDL, LDL, triglycerides. Log sirf “mera cholesterol high hai” bol ke chhod dete hain, lekin thoda basic samajh loge to lifestyle decisions meaningful ho jayenge.
LDL ko aam bhaasha me “bad cholesterol” bola jata hai. Jab yeh zyada hota hai, to arteries ki walls me deposit ho kar plaques bana sakta hai, jisse heart disease aur stroke ka risk badhta hai. HDL “good cholesterol” hai, jo extra cholesterol ko wapas liver tak le jaane me help karta hai.
Triglycerides ek type ka fat hai jo body energy store karne ke liye use karti hai. Very high triglycerides + high LDL + low HDL combination ko ignore nahi karna chahiye—ye metabolic problems ka signal ho sakta hai.
Lifestyle wise, refined carbs, sugary drinks, fried foods, trans fats, heavy alcohol use, smoking, aur sedentary routine lipid profile kharab kar sakte hain. Balanced diet (whole grains, veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, healthy oils), regular movement, weight management se numbers realistically improve ho sakte hain.
Kabhi-kabhi genetics strong role play karte hain—perfect lifestyle ke bawajood levels off lag sakte hain. Waha doctor medicines (like statins, etc.) consider kar sakta hai. Ye decision self-experiment se nahi, proper consultation se hi safe hota hai.