Those people having normal levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol have to be screened for the marker purposes of inflammation. In order to be able to recognize those who perhaps will be able to benefit from cholesterol-lowering statin therapy to lessen their longer-term of risks of stroke, heart attack or death according to U.S. researchers.

“This study builds on results from the landmark JUPITER trail, which showed the statins can prevent heart disease in people with normal LDL-c, or bad cholesterol, and increased level of CRP”, says study co-author Dr. Christine Ballytyne, director of the center for the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at the Methodist DeBekey Heart and Vascular Center in Houston in a news release.

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a blood-bone marker of the inflammation that has been for quite some time linked to cardiovascular risk.

As one is aware high levels of cholesterol could mean that a person is prone to heart diseases and stroke. One has to keep a check on one’s cholesterol levels. Eating foods containing saturated fats is not good. One must also control foods high on carbohydrates. Sugary foods are not very good.

Good cholesterol in the body is beneficial. One must eat a diet rich in vitamins and minerals. Keeping a check on one’s cholesterol levels would mean maintaining a healthy heart. After all cholesterol formation when in excessive, that is bad cholesterol can affect the functioning of our heart system. Arteries can get clogged. The flow of the blood to the various parts of the body can get affected, thus leading to stroke or paralysis.

A healthy heart means longevity of life. It is our life force. If it stops functioning we cease to exist.

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