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Follow the links below to find information about hyperlipidaemia or high triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
For specific information about cholesterol, follow the link to the HealthInsite topic page below.
Reviewed February 2009
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Links to information on cholesterol and its health effects.
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Cholesterol and your health
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Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
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Cholesterol is a type of fat that is essential to life and a vital part of every cell in the body. It is produced naturally by the liver and used by tissues in the body to build and maintain cells.
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Jul 2009
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Trans fats
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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Trans fats are unsaturated fats that have been processed and changed to act like saturated fats. They are created by processing or superheating oils and fats during food production.
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Jul 2009
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Saturated fats
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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Saturated fats are often referred to as 'bad fats' - they are not considered essential for good health, and have been linked with an increased risk of heart disease and total cholesterol levels in the body.
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Jul 2009
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Triglycerides
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Better Health Channel
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Triglycerides make up about 95 per cent of all dietary fats. In most cases, regular overeating causes a person to have raised triglycerides, which are linked with an increased risk of health conditions including diabetes and heart disease. High triglyceride levels in the blood are also known as hypertriglyceridemia.
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Jun 2009
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Cholesterol - healthy eating tips
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Better Health Channel
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Cholesterol is a type of fat that is essential for the body. Too much cholesterol in the blood can cause health problems. Healthy eating habits can help reduce cholesterol levels. Suggestions include choosing polyunsaturated and mono-unsaturated oils and reducing saturated fats and trans fats in your diet.
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Jun 2009
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Metabolic syndrome
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Better Health Channel
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Metabolic syndrome (also called syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome) is a collection of conditions that occur together and can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, not smoking and losing weight will reduce your risk of diseases associated with metabolic syndrome.
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Jun 2009
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Familial hypercholesterolaemia - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Familial hypercholesterolaemia is an inherited (genetic) condition in which affected members of a family have high levels of LDL cholesterol ('bad cholesterol') in their blood.
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Mar 2009
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Early death - how to reduce your risk
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Better Health Channel
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You can help reduce your risk of early death by making a few simple lifestyle changes. Smoking, high blood cholesterol, alcohol misuse, obesity and physical inactivity are all risk factors for premature death. Smoking is the most risky behaviour. Hypertension causes many diseases including stroke, artery disease and renal failure.
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Jan 2009
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Hypercholesterolaemia
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hypercholesterolemia by professional health specialists.
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Dec 2008
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The link between chronic disease and lifestyle
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The relationship between lifestyle risk factors and some specific chronic diseases and conditions.
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Nov 2008
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Statins for the prevention of dementia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Evidence accumulating from biological and epidemiological studies suggest that high levels of serum cholesterol may promote the pathological processes that lead to Alzheimer's disease. Lowering cholesterol in experimental animal models slows the express...
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Nov 2008
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Olive oil
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Better Health Channel
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Choose olive oil as your main source of dietary fat. When eaten as part of a healthy, well-balanced diet, olive oil may reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer, and increase life expectancy.
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Oct 2008
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Cholesterol - genetic factors
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Better Health Channel
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Familial hypercholesterolaemia is an inherited condition characterised by higher than normal levels of blood cholesterol. Treatment includes changes to diet, regular exercise, avoiding smoking, and the use of cholesterol-lowering drugs. Other names for familial hypercholesterolaemia include familial hyperlipidaemia, hypercholesterolaemic xanthomatosis and low density lipoprotein receptor mutation.
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Jul 2008
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Heart disease and food
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Better Health Channel
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Diet is an important risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. Some foods increase the risk and other foods may protect against the condition. Uncontrolled diabetes can contribute to coronary heart disease. Oily fish, fruit and vegetables, garlic, some oils including olive oil, fibre from wholegrain cereals, legumes and soy, nuts and seeds and tea may help protect against coronary heart disease. Small amounts of alcohol is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease in some people.
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Jul 2008
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HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) for dialysis patients
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Dialysis patients are at high risk of heart disease. Statins have been shown to decrease cholesterol levels and mortality in the general population. We aimed to determine if a similar effect has been established in dialysis patients. This review identif...
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Jul 2008
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Cholesterol testing
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on cholesterol testing written by professional health specialists.
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Jul 2008
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Dual inhibition
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on dual inhibition in lipid-lowering therapy by professional medical specialists.
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May 2008
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Soybeans
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Better Health Channel
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Eating soybeans can reduce the risk of a range of health problems, including coronary heart disease. Soybeans contain hormone-like substances called phytoestrogens that mimic the action of the hormone oestrogen. Health benefits for menopausal women could include fewer hot flushes, protection from coronary heart disease and lowered risk of osteoporosis. Whole soy foods like soymilk, soy yoghurt, soy bread and tofu are high in phytoestrogens.
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Jan 2008
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