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Easy to use, highly accurate cholesterol test kit
This cholesterol home health test looks for the presence of both HDL (good) cholesterol and Total cholesterol. This health test is more accurate than a cholesterol test which looks for just Total cholesterol. A Total only cholesterol test does not tell you anything about the relation between "good" HDL cholesterol and "bad" LDL cholesterol. By measuring your Total cholesterol and your HDL cholesterol, you will get more information about both separate values and you will also be provided with information about their relation to one another.
A high cholesterol level is a risk factor for hardening of the arteries,stroke and heart attacks.
The home health test is very simple to carry out in the privacy of your own home.The cholesterol home health test consists of two different test cassettes, which enables you to determine your personal risk for coronary heart disease. One test cassette measures total cholesterol in the blood sample, the other test cassette measures HDL cholesterol. Both test cassettes work identically.
Remember if you have a high cholesterol level visit your doctor for a medical check-up as soon as possible.
The Cholesterol Home Health Test Contains.....................
1 white foil pack containing a Total cholesterol cassette
1 white foil pack containing a HDL cholesterol cassette
1 yellow conversion chart for Total Cholesterol
1 yellow conversion chart for HDL Cholesterol
3 orange fingerprickers
2 band-aids
instructions for use
CHOLESTEROL AND LIPIDS
A decade ago cholesterol was an unfamiliar term outside of the medical profession. Today, most health-conscious people know that a high blood cholesterol level is unhealthy, but as the role of cholesterol is a complex issue, many have questions.
WHAT IS CHOLESTEROL?
Cholesterol, a waxy fat like chemical, is an essential component of certain hormones, body structures, and digestive acids. The amount of cholesterol required to perform these bodily functions is manufactured internally by the liver. Too much cholesterol can lead to coronary heart disease as cholesterol deposits line the arteries. HDL is 'good cholesterol' because it removes cholesterol from blood circulation, actually decreasing the risk. Therefore, it is essential to know both levels of cholesterol in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Cholesterol and triglyceride levels are determined by testing a small sample of blood. This test breaks down cholesterol levels into proportions of HDL and LDL providing a more accurate indicator of coronary heart disease risk. These tests have traditionally been performed in a laboratory. Now you can perform these test quickly and easily in the comfort of your own home.
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