To determine cholesterol levels in women, a one-time measurements alone may not be accurate. Hormonal changes that occur in the menstrual cycle was causing cholesterol go up and down.

According to a course of a study, the measurements should be performed several times to get the results really accurate. And that's to be done in a couple of times mestruasi cycle, which means eating a few months.

To be consistent and reliable results, measurements were taken at each phase of the same. According to the researchers, the easiest phase to be observed is around the beginning of the cycle either before or after menstruation.

Quoted from HealthDay, Wednesday (08/11/2010), fluctuations in cholesterol levels most visible in the vicinity of the fertile period. Right at the peak of fertility, levels of HDL (good cholesterol) to rise than in other phases.

Phase is the peak increase in the hormone estrogen. Beginning in phases, levels of LDL (bad cholesterol), triglycerides and total cholesterol decreased and reached its lowest point just before menstruation.

This was revealed in a study in the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Results were published recently in the latest issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

This examination involves a number of female participants, with only 5 percent who have total cholesterol levels above 200 mg / dL. However, in 14 tests done at random times, 19.7 percent of participants reached these levels in at least 1 times the examination.

The content of cholesterol and calories are pretty high in fast food is a cause of obesity and various metabolic disorders and heart. These impacts can be slightly reduced if balanced by drinking tea regularly.

Obesity and metabolic disorders in people who are too frequently eat fast food due to the number of fat content and the use of oil in the food. While the threat to the heart is generally triggered by the use of salt, but also greatly affect cholesterol.

In a study conducted by experts from Kobe University, revealed that regular tea consumption may prevent damage to blood cells due to elevated levels of bad cholesterol. Consequently the risk for type 2 diabetes can be reduced.

A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that use 2 types of tea which is green tea and black tea. Both can memberikankan benefits, but black tea is said to be heart-protective effect.

Benefits of tea that can be obtained according to these studies, among others, to prevent elevated levels of bad cholesterol, blood sugar and insulin resistance. The third condition is the main factor triggering type 2 diabetes caused by unhealthy eating patterns.

"Drinking tea may help prevent obesity and blood fat levels settings. The problems are a result of high-fat diet," says Dr. Carrie Ruxton of the Tea Advisory Panel as quoted from Dailymail, Sunday (19/12/2010).

Various previous studies have revealed another benefit of the tea that is reducing the risk of heart attack, cancer and neurological disorders, especially Parkinson's. In adolescent girls, tea also helps increase bone density, thereby reducing the risk of osteoporosis.