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how many mgs of cholesterol is good for daily intake?
ANSWER: Hi, According to the last studies in this area, the amount of cholesterol eaten per day should not be more than 200 mg. That is pretty difficult task to do and not everyone is following it. You have to know that the organism is having the ability to compensate the increased amount of cholesterol eaten. Therefore, you are not developing atherosclerosis just right after the moment you have eaten foods rich in cholesterol. When you are eating more than 200 mg of cholesterol per day, your organism is using a part of it for gaining energy. All the metabolic processes of cholesterol are estimated in the liver. Other part of this cholesterol is used for the synthesis of certain molecules which are important for the organism. As you may know, the cells of your body are multiplying every single day. This process is requiring energy provided by cholesterol and cell membranes, made of cholesterol. On the other hand, a part of the cholesterol eaten get excreted from the organism through your gastro-intestinal system. In addition, the amount of calories taken per day is also important in gaining weight and developing atherosclerosis. So, if you consume sugars in excessive and a lot of foods rich in cholesterol, your organism is not able to use all these calories. As a consequence, a part of the cholesterol is stored in the fat cells. But, this cholesterol needs to be transported from the liver to the fat cells; a transport inter mediated by the bad cholesterol, which can also lead to the development of atherosclerosis. It is important for you to know that some individuals are able to eat a lot of cholesterol and fat acids combined with a lot of sugar without gaining weight and without developing atherosclerosis. You may wonder why? This is because of the activity of the particular person. So, if that person exercises, there is no problem to eat food rich in cholesterol. At the end, I can say that there are many factors contributing to the increased cholesterol problems. However, a balanced diet and well-conducted life will help you be away from many problems. All the best! Dr.Alba |