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TRIGLYCERIDES AND CHOLESTEROL vs CVDs

We know that reducing and maintaining the right level of cholesterol and triglycerides in our blood is key to prevent cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).^1,2

The reality is that over four million people a year die in Europe due to a CVD; hence it is vitally important that the levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL and oxidated LDL stay within the right range.³

The professionals recommend⁴

TRIGLYCERIDE BLOOD LEVELS BELOW

150 mg/dL

TOTAL CHOLESTEROL LEVELS BELOW

200 mg/dL

“BAD” LDL CHOLESTEROL LEVELS BELOW

100 mg/dL

_{1. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to EPA, DHA, DPA and maintenance of normal blood pressure (ID 502}, maintenance of normal HDL-cholesterol concentrations (ID 515), maintenance of normal (fasting) blood concentrations of triglycerides (ID 517), maintenance of normal LDL-cholesterol concentrations (ID 528, 698} and maintenance of joints (ID 503, 505, 507, 511, 518, 524, 526, 535, 537} pursuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC} No 1924/20061. EFSA Journal 2009:7(9}:1263. 2. Jogchum P, et al. Oxidised plant sterols as well aS oxycholesterol increase the proportion of severe atherosclerotic lesions in female LDL receptor mice. Br J Nutr. 2014:111:64-70. 3. Catapano AL, et al. Guia ESC/EAS 2016 sobre el tratamiento de las dislipemias. Rev Esp Cardiol. 2017:70(2):115.e1-e64. 4. Mach F, et al. 2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of0 dyslipidaemias: lipid modification to reduce cardiovascular risk. Eur Heart J. 2020;41(1):111-88.}

Diet and cholesterol

Having a balanced diet is crucial to keeping your cholesterol in check. If you don’t include enough valuable nutrients and your diet is high in unhealthy fats, such as saturated fats, you could be damaging your health. That’s why it is important to reduce your consumption of fatty foods and increase healthier options that are rich in fibre, such as wholegrain cereals, oats and vegetables.

Diet and cholesterol

Having a balanced diet is crucial to keep your cholesterol in check. If you do not include enough valuable nutrients and your diet is high in unhealthy fats, such as saturated fats, you could be damaging your health. Hence it is important to reduce your consumption of fatty foods and increase healthier options that are rich in fibre, such as wholegrain cereals, oats and vegetables.

Sport and cholesterol

Regular exercise is essential for a healthy body, inside and out. In fact, including physical activity in your daily routine helps bring down the amount of triglycerides in the blood and keep our cholesterol at a suitable level. Cardiovascular exercises, such as swimming or walking 30 and 90 minutes a day, are key to keeping your heart in tip-top shape and helping control our weight.