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Alcohol actually can lower cholesterol as alcohol can break down fats which cause cholesterol. Too much alcohol, however, can totally destroy the liver beyond repair. Countries like France who have high levels of fat in their diet but drink lots of wine have low rates of Heart disease cases which is said to be due to the high level of alcohol drunk.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 6y agoYes too much can raise however moderate amounts can raise good cholesterol
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∙ 9y agoIf someone drinks enough beer for it to affect their weight, then it may also harm their LDL and HDL cholesterol levels. LDL is bad cholesterol and HDL is good cholesterol.
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∙ 11y agoAlcohol improves triglyceride and cholesterol (raises HDL or "good" cholesterol while lowering LDL or "bad" cholesterol.
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∙ 13y agoA lot. It will ruin your liver and other organs. Don't drink! It's not cool. It killed my aunt and it could kill you.
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∙ 6y agoalcohol affect your cholesterol it incise hdl
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∙ 14y agoyes it does.
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∙ 12y agoyes. it is.
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Why does cholesterol dissolve in alcohol?
It is wrong question, actually alcohol raises cholesterol
What happens to your cholesterol as a cause of alcohol?
Drinking alcohol in moderation raises HDL ("good cholesterol" and lowers JDJ ("bad cholesterol"). That's one reason that drinking alcohol in moderation promotes good health and longevity.
Is cholesterol a type of cellulose?
No. Cholesterol is a steroid alcohol and cellulose is a polysaccharide (a complex sugar).
What are side effects with zocor and alcohol?
Drinking alcohol is one of the major causes of high cholesterol. People who are taking anti-cholesterol medications such as Zocor and Lipitor should not drink alcohol at all.
What causes high cholesterol please?
The biggest causes of high cholesterol are poor diet and a poor, inactive lifestyle. Smoking is also a large factor, as is alcohol. Avoiding smoking and alcohol can help lower cholesterol.
Is cholesterol an acid or an alcohol or alkenes or alkynes?
An alcohol, but it has cyclic rings and double bond.
What functional group are found in cholesterol molecules?
alcohol
How many alcohol groups are there in cholesterol?
YES Cholesterol is an AlcoholThe polar hydroxyl group at the end of a cholesterol molecule is made of two atoms. These two molecules make cholesterol an alcohol. Ethanol, the alcoholic component of alcoholic beverages, has this same structure at the end of its molecule..,,,By: Farman marwat kpk, PAKISTANMSC CHEMISTRYGOMAL UNIVERSITY
Can I drink alcohol before 12 hours of blood test for cholesterol?
If you drink alcohol 12 hours before the blood test for cholesterol, its traces will be found in the blood sample. It is therefore advisable not to drink alcohol.
What functional group does cholesterol have?
alkane, alkene, aromatic, alcohol
How does Simvastatin interact with alcohol?
It doesn't, directly, but if you are taking a statin you should not be using alcohol. Alcohol is a primary cause of high cholesterol.
Which class of compounds does cholesterol belong to?
Cholesterol is a member of the alcohol group, as proven by its distinctive -ol suffix. It is thus an organic compound.
