Cambridge: Scientists have warned that people should worry about lowering cholesterol early in life.
The warning from scientists comes at a time when a study found that high cholesterol levels at an early age can lead to conditions that can lead to heart disease and stroke.
Atherosclerosis is a condition in which the arteries become narrowed due to fatty deposits. This condition can cause high cholesterol levels.
According to the NHS, people over the age of 65 are more likely to develop the condition.
However, research led by scientists at the University of Cambridge found that the risks of atherosclerosis may start early.
In an experiment on mice, researchers fed two groups of cholesterol-rich foods either intermittently or continuously.
Studies show that chronically high cholesterol can prevent these cells from becoming protective and instead accelerate disease.
On the other hand, the researchers analyzed data from the ‘Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study’, a long-term study that tracks heart risks from childhood to adulthood.
