November 2014 Cholesterol ?!? Solange Escobar

Summary Introduction. History Definition Tipes of cholesterol. - LDL - HDL Triglycerides Diseases. Arterioesclerose and consequences. Medication and Diet Conclusion Introduction What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Medication Diet Conclusion

Cholesterol History and definition 1954 – the cientist David Kritchevsky, showed that cholesterol produced atherosclerosis in rabbits Is a steroid, found in cell membranes and transported in the blood plasma of all animals. It is an essential component of cell membranes of mammals. Most of the cholesterol is present in the body synthesized by the body itself and only a small part acquired by the diet. Introduction What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Medication Diet Conclusion

Our body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. Two kinds of lipoproteins carry cholesterol throughout our body: Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) High-density lipoproteins (HDL) Having healthy levels of both types lipoproteins is important What it is? Introduction What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Medication Diet Conclusion

Tipes HDL, “good cholesterol”, mops up excess cholesterol and brings it to the liver for disposal. LDL, “bad cholesterol”, also has an important job: it transports cholesterol and fat from the liver to the rest of the body Lp(a), can help restore damaged blood vessels in a healthy body. But some people have too much Lp(a), and it can concentrate at the damaged artery sites, leading to plaque buildup. Introduction What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Medication Diet Conclusion

Triglycerides Triglycerides are the most common form of fat in the body and is used to provide energy for the body. When the amount of triglycerides are high, they are stored in adipose tissue (fat tissue) in case they are needed in the future. Introduction What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Medication Diet Conclusion

Diseases Introduction What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Medication Diet Conclusion

Diseases Introduction What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Medication Diet Conclusion Atherosclerosis Angina Heart attack Carotid artery disease Stroke Peripheral arterial disease

Statins Fibrates Supplements rich in fish oil (omega) Medication and Diet Introduction What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Medication Diet Conclusion Medication

Medication and Diet Introduction What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Medication Diet Conclusion Diet

Conclusion Prevention: 1 - Make a healthy diet. 2 - Reduce excess weight. 3 - Practice exercise regularly. 3 - Measure blood pressure regularly. 4 - to control the level of blood sugar (glucose - reference value between 74 and 105 mg / dL). 5 - Avoid stress. 6 - No smoking. 7 - Controlling Cholesterol and Triglycerides Introduction What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Medication Diet Conclusion

Levels Introduction What it is? Tipes TG Diseases Medication Diet Medication Diet Conclusion

Introdução Teoria liofilização Teoria liofilização Etapas do processo Etapas do processo Métodos Liofilizadores Controlo Conclusão Less Cholesterol is more!!