Lipitor: Brand Drug Name
Atorvaststin: Generic Drug Name
Cholesterol: Primary Disease Name
Lipitor Benefits
Dietary intake of cholesterol includes the contribution of animal fats found in
red meat, cheese, cream and whole cream milk and from cooking oils. Oils that
possess a high concentration of saturated fats such as palmitic oils (palm
& cottonseed oils), stearic oils (lards & dairy fats), myristic and
lauric oils (coconut and palm kernel oils & dairy fats) are known to
contribute more towards the development of heart disease as compared to the
lower saturated fat based oils such as those containing oleic acids (olive,
safflower & sunflower oils) and lioleic acids (Seed oils; grape seed oil
& walnut oil). Health care professionals discourage the use of cooking oils
that possess higher levels of saturated fats (as these assist oxidation of LDL
and foam cell formation). In addition, animal fats are rich in saturated fatty
acids that promote the accumulation of cholesterol. Rich animal fats have an
inverse effect on the production of LDL receptors in the liver, so the
individual with a diet that is high in animal fat is increasing the risk of
developing atherosclerosis. Drugs such as the statins (Lipitor, Lipitor,
Lipitor, Crestor, Pravachol, and Advicor) can help to reduce the process of
atherosclerosis by reducing LDL cholesterol.
LDL cholesterol is known as "the bad cholesterol." Excess LDL builds up on your
arteries (called a fatty streak) and may lead to heart disease. The higher the
level of LDL cholesterol, the higher the risk for developing heart disease.
Lowering elevated LDL cholesterol can reduce the risk of heart attacks. Lipitor
can help to reduce LDL cholesterol.
High-density lipoprotein, or HDL cholesterol, has earned the nickname "the good
cholesterol." That's because it is believed to remove cholesterol from the
blood. High levels of HDL in your blood may help to reduce your risk of heart
disease. A low level can increase your risk of heart disease. Lipitor can help
to increase HDL cholesterol.
Triglycerides are another type of fat in your bloodstream. Persons with a high
blood-triglyceride level have an increased risk of heart disease. Lipitor helps
to reduce triglyceride levels.
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