Lifestyle Factors
Some lifestyle factors can also determine whether you are at risk of high levels of blood cholesterol. Fortunately, they can be changed easily. The list includes:
– Lack of exercise: Leading a sedentary lifestyle may increase levels of cholesterol and weight gain.
– Diet: The risk of hypercholesterolemia is higher in those people who follow a high-fat diet, especially from animal sources.
– Excess consumption of alcohol: Drinking alcohol or beer too much might increase total cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It is recommended that men should not drink more than 2 glasses a day, while women should limit no more than 1 glass a day.
– Smoking: Cigars, pipes, cigarettes, and other tobacco products would increase the overall cholesterol HDL levels. [5]
