Stress Can Lead To Increase In Cholestrol Levels
Sunday, June 15th, 2008
Numerous articles have been written about stress and the bad effects of chronic stress on health. However, there is one issue that has not been given sufficient importance and this relates, to the effects of stress on cholestrol levels. The explanation is interesting and simple, and understanding the issue is at the foundation of finding a solution.
When the human body is stressed the reaction of the brain is not based on whether the stress is physical or mental. For example if you fear being physical hit by someone, the resulting stress could be classified as physical stress. This is because you need to use energy to either run away or stand and fight the person. On the other hand if you are stressed due to job insecurity, the stress would be mainly mental. You would need to control expenses or probably update your knowledge to find a better job.
The brain is not able to distinguish these two causes of stress. It prepares the body with fuel to burn, this results in energy that will be used up to handle the stressful situation. This fuel in our body is in the form of cholestrol that is released by the liver. The cholestrol continues to be released into the bloodstream as long as, the stressful condition persists. So what happens if the stress is prolonged or, the stress involves an effort that does not need any physical activity? The cholestrol remains in the blood and can prove to be dangerous.
Medical experts agree that stress has positive and negative effects. But when a stressful condition persists for long, or the generated fuel is not used up, longterm health problems can result. A more detailed explanation to the issue of stress and cholestrol is provided at this link: http://www.health.food-recipe-cooking.com/stress-and-cholestrol-01.htm We have already mentioned that this important danger of stress, has not been given the due importance that it deserves. You would therefore be doing a great service by spreading the information to your friends, relatives and office collegues. Give them this link and show them that you care.

