Research has shown that the quality of a man's health can be determined also by the levels of cholesterol in the blood. They are able to maintain stable levels of good cholesterol or HDL her, have relatively long life.
According to researchers at the Boston study published the American Journal of Cardiology, a man who could reach the age of 85 tend to have high levels of HDL cholesterol while in their 60s. Man in HDLs at high risk of less than 28 percent died at the age of 85, compared with men with HDL levels was lowest.
Dr. Nir Barzillai of the Institute for Aging Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, USA, believes the results of this study adds to evidence that cholesterol plays an important role in determining the quality of one's health.
"We must always remember that this is a relationship, and it does not mean having a high HDL can increase life expectancy," said Barzillai.
According to the American Heart Association, approximately 12 million people in Uncle Sam suffered from heart disease and stroke by the year 2006. But the risk of heart problems can actually be reduced by maintaining the HDL cholesterol level remains high. HDL levels are low, less than 40 milligrams per deciliter (mg / dL) in blood, has also been known to increase risk of heart disease.
Reduced risk of the Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Scientist and Research Information Center in Boston, U.S., conducted a review of medical records of 650 veterans when they were aged about 65 years. Then, the veteran is classified based on their HDL levels.
Starting from the lowest levels of 40 mg / dL, researchers found that each 10 mg / dL increase in HDL, a man has an 14 percent reduced risk of dying at age 85. Overall, there are 375 veterans who survived well past that age.
In addition, there were few men of his high HDL levels who are overweight and among those likely to drink alcohol no more than two drinks a day. Among them also are less prone to heart disease and smoking, compared to the low HDL group.
According to Barzillai, these factors may also impact the durability of the men. Even so, the researchers did not take into account these factors, and studies and the results showed a strong association between the attainment of age 85 with high levels of HDL.
Barzillai add, to alter HDL levels in the body is not easy. Exercise may help, but there is currently no efficient way to improve HDL levels. "At the end we may need medication," he said.
According to the Mayo Clinic, intake of supplements are a type of B vitamin niacin which may help boost HDL levels between 15 to 35 percent. However, there is a risk that sempingnya effect on liver damage and increased blood sugar. But there is also a natural source of niacin that is made from dairy products, lean meats, nuts, eggs and fish.
According to researchers at the Boston study published the American Journal of Cardiology, a man who could reach the age of 85 tend to have high levels of HDL cholesterol while in their 60s. Man in HDLs at high risk of less than 28 percent died at the age of 85, compared with men with HDL levels was lowest.
Dr. Nir Barzillai of the Institute for Aging Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, USA, believes the results of this study adds to evidence that cholesterol plays an important role in determining the quality of one's health.
"We must always remember that this is a relationship, and it does not mean having a high HDL can increase life expectancy," said Barzillai.
According to the American Heart Association, approximately 12 million people in Uncle Sam suffered from heart disease and stroke by the year 2006. But the risk of heart problems can actually be reduced by maintaining the HDL cholesterol level remains high. HDL levels are low, less than 40 milligrams per deciliter (mg / dL) in blood, has also been known to increase risk of heart disease.
Reduced risk of the Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Scientist and Research Information Center in Boston, U.S., conducted a review of medical records of 650 veterans when they were aged about 65 years. Then, the veteran is classified based on their HDL levels.
Starting from the lowest levels of 40 mg / dL, researchers found that each 10 mg / dL increase in HDL, a man has an 14 percent reduced risk of dying at age 85. Overall, there are 375 veterans who survived well past that age.
In addition, there were few men of his high HDL levels who are overweight and among those likely to drink alcohol no more than two drinks a day. Among them also are less prone to heart disease and smoking, compared to the low HDL group.
According to Barzillai, these factors may also impact the durability of the men. Even so, the researchers did not take into account these factors, and studies and the results showed a strong association between the attainment of age 85 with high levels of HDL.
Barzillai add, to alter HDL levels in the body is not easy. Exercise may help, but there is currently no efficient way to improve HDL levels. "At the end we may need medication," he said.
According to the Mayo Clinic, intake of supplements are a type of B vitamin niacin which may help boost HDL levels between 15 to 35 percent. However, there is a risk that sempingnya effect on liver damage and increased blood sugar. But there is also a natural source of niacin that is made from dairy products, lean meats, nuts, eggs and fish.
