1. Genetic factorsThe body produces too much cholesterol. As we know 80% of cholesterol in the blood produced by the body itself. There are some people who produce more cholesterol than others. This is due to hereditary factors.In this man even though only a few foods that contain cholesterol or saturated fat, but the body still produces more cholesterol.
2. Dietary factorsOf several dietary factors, fat intake is very important to note. Fat is a food that is very important, if we do not eat enough fat then our energy will be reduced, but if we eat too much fat can cause damage to blood vessels.As we all know fat in the diet can be derived from meat, but in Indonesia the source of intake of fats can be divided into two namely:o Saturated fat comes from meat, coconut oil.o consist of unsaturated fats: omega 3 fatty acids, omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids.
Recent research shows that:o fats derived from fish called omega-3 can prevent sudden death caused by coronary heart disease.o Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce levels of LDL cholesterol and raise levels of HDL cholesterol and lowers the risk of clots in blood vessels.o omega-6 fatty acids derived from vegetable allegedly also can prevent coronary heart disease.o omega 9 fatty acids known as olive oil, are also found in palm oil which has undergone a special process. Omega 9 fatty acids can cause elevated levels of HDL cholesterol.o In most cases, the cholesterol comes from the food you eat foods that contain saturated fats such as animal meat and coconut oil.o Unsaturated fats found in vegetable oil when used for frying with high heat will be able to alter its chemical structure so that it can have negative consequences.