What about cholesterol when you stop smoking
Smoking does not only cause respiratory, lung diseases and cancers. It is the main reason for higher levels of cholesterol in smokers leading to heart diseases. It increases a smoker’s level of LDL cholesterol, generally known as the “bad” cholesterol, and decreases HDL or “good” cholesterol level and speeds up the development of arteriosclerotic vascular disease (ASVD), a thickening of the arterial wall due to fatty acid deposits thereby, narrowing the blood flow within arterial blood vessels. This blockage may cause heart attacks to older people. When a smoker stops smoking, it might reverse the impairment.
The best thing a smoker should do is to stop smoking altogether and live a healthy and nicotine free lifestyle. Cut down on all cholesterol rich foods and concentrate on a fish, lean meat, fruit and vegetable diet. Get more rest and sleep and live a serene and peaceful life. And eat foods that can boost your cholesterol level, such as: dark chocolate, salmon, berries and eggs.
Recognize and know about the risk factors of heart diseases. Exercise regularly and learn anything about your heart and its risk. Make sure that once you turn your back on cigarette smoking, there will be no going back whatsoever.
