According to nutritionist Natalia Kruglova, lack of cholesterol in the body can lead to serious health problems.
Usually, doctors talk about the danger of excess “bad” cholesterol and its connection with atherosclerosis.
According to Kruglova, if a person has a lack of cholesterol, then he is especially susceptible to viral diseases , since it is easier for infections to penetrate into the cells of the body under such conditions.
Young people, especially teenagers, may start having problems with the synthesis of sex hormones. This is not very common, but among vegans it is easy.
– Cholesterol is part of the cell membrane. Without it, the cell becomes unstable to the effects of adverse factors. These may be infectious factors. The virus enters the cell more easily if the cell membrane is unstable. People are more likely to suffer from viral, colds,– said Kruglova URA.RU.
Cholesterol is important for the stable functioning of the nervous system. In case of its shortage, a person may begin constant anxiety and anxiety.
An excess of cholesterol is usually observed in people who love and often eat fatty meats, sauces, sausages.
Thus, both an increase and a decrease in cholesterol levels are harmful to the body. With its excess, the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke increases, and in the second case – hormonal failure, metabolic disorders and other abnormalities.
Signs of low cholesterol:
- reduced libido;
- bad mood;
- irritation, aggression;
- feces with greasy film;
- development of osteoporosis;
- suicidal thoughts may occur.
Foods that will improve cholesterol levels without harm to health:
Hormonal failure: the main causes of violations
- Oatmeal and fiber-rich foods
- Fatty fish
- Walnuts, almonds and other nuts
- Avocados
- Olive oil
- Saturated fats – meat, butter, sour cream, cheese and other full-fat dairy products (within reason).
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