Too high a cholesterol level in the blood can lead to cardiovascular disease. Our toenails could alert us to this.
Are our toenails the mirror of our health ? In any case, observing them carefully could prove to be of precious help when it comes to identifying the first signs of cholesterol : a fatty substance present in food, but which is also naturally produced by our body. If these checks are so important, it is because a cholesterol level that is too high risks promote fatty deposits in the blood.
Over time, this phenomenon could result in blocking the arteries, causing the patient to suffer from cardiovascular illnesses. Last May, cardiologist Sami Firoozi, who works at the Harley Street clinic (London, United Kingdom), warned about this in the columns of HuffPost. The practitioner had revealed warning signs that are important not to ignore when we analyze our toenails.
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Cholesterol: what are the warning signs?
In detail, Dr Sami Firoozi explained to the website that nails that tend to grow extremely slowly could be a good indicator of excessively high cholesterol levels. The cardiologist added that this was not the only signal to spot: excessively fragile and brittle nails could also constitute one of the symptoms.
Of course, it is good to remember that it is entirely possible to be in the presence of these signals… but to have a correct blood cholesterol level. Conversely, it is also possible that you have too high cholesterol levels, but your toenails are free of these symptoms. In all cases, If you have the slightest doubt, it is best to consult your doctor. The latter will be authorized to carry out a diagnosis and, possibly, to prescribe you blood tests or treatment adequate.
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