Cholesterol ka naam sunte hi log sirf “bad” soch lete hain, but body actually cholesterol ka use bhi karti hai—hormones, cell walls, vitamin D bani me. Problem tab hoti hai jab levels aur types imbalance ho jayein.
LDL ko aam taur pe “bad cholesterol” bola jata hai. Jab ye zyada hota hai, to yeh arteries ki walls me deposit ho kar plak bana sakta hai, jo heart attack ya stroke ka risk badhata hai.
HDL ko “good cholesterol” kaha jata hai, kyunki ye LDL ko wapas liver ki taraf le jaane me help karta hai, jisse cleaning process chalti rehti hai. Higher HDL usually protective mana jata hai.
Triglycerides ek alag type fat hai jo blood me circulate karti hai. High carb, high sugar, excess calories, alcohol, belly fat – sab isko upar le jaate hain. High triglycerides bhi heart aur pancreas dono ke liye risk factor hai.
Diet me deep fried, trans fats, processed snacks, bakery items, excess ghee/oil + sedentary lifestyle = poor lipid profile ka seedha recipe. On the other hand, whole grains, fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, healthy oils, fish (non-veg logon ke liye), aur regular activity lipid profile improve kar sakte hain.
Reports me sirf total cholesterol mat dekho—LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and ratio sab important hote hain. Doctor se calmly samjho ki tumhara overall risk kya hai, sirf ek number pe panic mat karo.