When talking about cholesterol, people usually refers to the level of cholesterol in the blood. The unit of measure is milligrams per deciliter used, the universally accepted - for everyone - should not exceed the value of 200 mg / dl. The quantity of LID ("good" cholesterol) and LJD ("bad" cholesterol) is as important as the total amount of cholesterol and LID. A high level as LID will offer more effective protection against deposits in the arteries. Laboratory analysis usually determinain and triglycerides in the blood. Between the two types of fats (triglycerides and cholesterol) there is an interdependent relationship: although the high level of one does not necessarily involve large amounts of other, lower triglyceride content seems to help reduce cholesterol. Maintaining daily ration of fat intake below 20, up 30 percent of total calories is vital for maintaining the normal cholesterol levels. And the amount of fat, saturated should not exceed 10 percent.
