INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
findings published in the European Heart Journal, while bad cholesterol has been blamed for increasing risk of heart disease, variations in
the good cholesterols levels may also lead to infectious diseases like gastroenteritis or pneumonia
Individuals with very low high-density lipo-proteins (HDL) cholesterol has a 75 percent higher risk of infectious disease, whereas the risk
was 43 percent higher in those with very high HDL cholesterol, the researchers said.For the study, the team examined the data from 100,000
The researchers found that individuals with both low and high HDL cholesterol had high risk of hospitalisation with an infectious disease
Importantly, these groups of individuals also had high risk of dying from infectious disease
Numerous studies in animals and cells indicate that HDL is of importance for the function of the immune system and thereby the
susceptibility to infectious disease
However, this study is first to examine HDL is associated with the risk of infectious disease among individuals from the general
population.The study, however, cannot conclude that very low or very high HDL is the direct cause of the increased risk of infectious
disease.Fluctuating cholesterol is a cause of concern
It is important to include the right foods in your diet in order to ensure that your cholesterol levels are in check
We suggest some foods that will help good cholesterol to rise.As per the Nutritionist and Wellness Expert Sonia Narang, it is imperative to
look after your diet and eat healthy
Avoid saturated fats like oil, ghee and margarine
Avoid trans-fat or partially hydrogenated oils as they go through processing
Fenugreek seedsMethi seeds or fenugreek have high fibre content that offers multiple health benefits
These seeds inhibit the accumulation of triglycerides and cholesterol levels.2
NutsNuts, like almonds and walnuts are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E that help in reducing the level of bad cholesterol
and maintain heart health.3
GarlicThis ingredient contains a bioactive compound that is known as allicin, which helps reduce blood lipids and inhibits the formation of
Citrus fruitsCitrus fruits like strawberries and grapes are rich in pectin, a type of soluble fibre that lowers bad cholesterol.5
OatsLike the above mentioned foods, oats also have a high soluble fibre content that prevents plaque formation.Ensure that you consult a
