Cholesterol Solange Escobar November 2014 Summary Introduction What

Cholesterol ? !? Solange Escobar November 2014

Summary Introduction What it is? Introduction. History Definition Tipes TG Tipes of cholesterol. - LDL - HDL Diseases Triglycerides Diseases. Arterioesclerose and consequences. Medication Diet Conclusion Medication and Diet Conclusion

History and definition Introduction Cholesterol What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Conclusion 1954 – the cientist David Kritchevsky, showed that cholesterol produced atherosclerosis in rabbits Is a steroid, found in cell membranes and transported in the blood plasma of all animals. It is an essential component of cell membranes of mammals. Most of the cholesterol is present in the body synthesized by the body itself and only a small part acquired by the diet.

What it is? Introduction What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Our body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. Two kinds of lipoproteins carry cholesterol throughout our body: Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) High-density lipoproteins (HDL) Having healthy levels of both types lipoproteins is important Conclusion

Tipes Introduction What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Conclusion HDL, “good cholesterol”, mops up excess cholesterol and brings it to the liver for disposal. LDL, “bad cholesterol”, also has an important job: it transports cholesterol and fat from the liver to the rest of the body Lp(a), can help restore damaged blood vessels in a healthy body. But some people have too much Lp(a), and it can concentrate at the damaged artery sites, leading to plaque buildup.

Triglycerides Introduction What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Conclusion Triglycerides are the most common form of fat in the body and is used to provide energy for the body. When the amount of triglycerides are high, they are stored in adipose tissue (fat tissue) in case they are needed in the future.

Diseases Introduction What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Conclusion

Diseases Introduction What it is? Tipes Atherosclerosis Angina TG Heart attack Diseases Carotid artery disease Medication Diet Conclusion Stroke Peripheral arterial disease

Medication and Diet Introduction What it is? Medication Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Conclusion • Statins • Fibrates • Supplements rich in fish oil (omega)

Medication and Diet Introduction Diet What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Conclusion

Conclusion Introduction Prevention: What it is? 1 - Make a healthy diet. 2 - Reduce excess weight. Tipes 3 - Practice exercise regularly. TG Diseases Medication Diet 3 - Measure blood pressure regularly. 4 - to control the level of blood sugar (glucose - reference value between 74 and 105 mg / d. L). 5 - Avoid stress. 6 - No smoking. Conclusion 7 - Controlling Cholesterol and Triglycerides

Conclusion Introduction What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Conclusion Levels

Introdução Teoria liofilização Etapas do processo Métodos Liofilizadores Controlo Conclusão Less Cholesterol is more!!