Cholesterol is a waxy substance that's found in all the cells of the human body.
Not all cholesterol is bad - your body needs cholesterol to build cells, make hormones, vitamin D and the bile salts required for digestion.
Approximately 75% of the cholesterol in your blood is produced by your body, mainly in the liver. The remaining 25% comes from your diet (especially from food sources like meat, poultry & processed fatty foods).
Race, age and gender are some crucial factors that can impact the amount of cholesterol produced by your body.
Eating unhealthy food can elevate your body's cholesterol levels. Foods that are high in trans and/or saturated fat can result in increased levels of cholesterol in your blood.
LDL-C stands for Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol. It is commonly known as "bad cholesterol".
The role of LDL-C is to transport cholesterol from your liver to your entire body. Excess LDL-C in your blood enhances your blood cholesterol levels. When your cholesterol is too high, excess cholesterol can be deposited within your blood vessels, resulting in the formation of plaques on the artery walls.
As the artery walls become narrower, it limits the blood flow to the heart. In extreme situations, this condition can result in a stroke or a heart attack.* Thus, your ultimate goal should be minimizing the level of LDL-C in your body.
Please note that Zypitamag has not been clinically demonstrated to reduce cardiovascular morbidity or mortality. Zypitamag has been shown to reduce LDL-C levels by up to 45%.
HDL-C stands for High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol.
It is known as "good cholesterol" because it helps carry cholesterol back to your liver from other parts of your body, including the arteries. Once the liver receives this cholesterol, only then can it remove the excess cholesterol from your body.
The only way to know your cholesterol levels is to have them checked. You can do this by having a simple blood test ordered by your health care provider. Thus, it's crucial to get your cholesterol levels tested regularly.
* The effect of ZYPITAMAG on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has not been determined.
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Who should NOT take ZYPITAMAG?
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What are the most common side effects of ZYPITAMAG?
The most common side effects of ZYPITAMAG in clinical studies were:
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