What are the dangers of low cholesterol?

As we all know, in general, we all know that high cholesterol has adverse effects on our health. In daily life, we should pay attention to eating some foods that are beneficial to lowering cholesterol. However, low cholesterol can also cause certain harm to the body. Let us now introduce the dangers of low cholesterol. The body is a whole being that needs our care and maintenance. Any problem in any part will affect people's normal life. Therefore, it is better to maintain some balance of the body.

In the minds of the elderly, cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, in order to reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, the elderly will try every means to lower serum cholesterol through diet and medication. In the minds of young people, cholesterol is the biggest enemy that causes obesity and ugly body shape. Therefore, if young people blindly follow a vegetarian or picky diet for a long time in order to be slim, they will not take in enough fat, protein and other nutrients, which often leads to hypocholesterolemia.

If the cholesterol level in the blood is too low, the stability of the cell membrane will be weakened, resulting in reduced cell membrane elasticity and increased fragility, leading to increased vascular fragility. For example, the small blood vessels in the brain lack peripheral tissue support and have a low ability to resist changes in blood pressure. When blood pressure rises suddenly, the cerebral blood vessels of patients with hypocholesterolemia are very likely to rupture and bleed.

For many people who are on a diet, the main source of protein they consume is rice, flour, etc. The quality of protein in this type of food is poor. If vegetarians do not pay attention to eating high-quality protein bean foods on a regular basis, protein deficiency will occur. Insufficient protein can weaken the body, reduce disease resistance, and lead to various diseases, including malignant tumors, especially digestive tract tumors.

In addition, cholesterol is an important raw material for synthesizing steroid hormones in the body. After metabolism in the body, it can be converted into progesterone, which is then used to synthesize corticosteroids, progesterone, androgens and estrogens. These hormones have an important influence on regulating the metabolism of the three major substances: sugar, fat and protein, as well as water and electrolytes, stress response and immune function. If the cholesterol level is too low, it often leads to a decrease in the synthesis of corticosteroids, which in turn leads to a decrease in stress resistance, a decrease in immunity, and a weakening of normal disease resistance; or it leads to a decrease in the synthesis of sex hormones, affecting normal sexual function.

The above are questions about the dangers of low cholesterol, which will cause people's bodies to secrete some abnormal hormones. It will also cause high blood pressure, which will lead to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, especially in the elderly. If you suffer from this symptom, you need to pay attention to it. It is best to go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible to avoid other diseases.