Blood lipids, also called lipids, actually play a positive role in the body. Blood fats that meet proteins form lipoproteins or cholesterol that are important for the body's cells to generate energy. But in conditions when high blood lipid levels, the effect can actually trigger dangerous diseases.

Lipoprotein itself can generally be identified into two types, namely good cholesterol (high density / HDL) because it is useful to prevent clogged arteries and bad cholesterol (low density / LDL) which can increase the risk of contracting a stroke or heart attack. Normal total cholesterol level is 200 mg per dL.

The condition when blood lipids (lipids) and / or lipoproteins in the blood exceed normal levels is called hyperlipidemia. This situation is one of the main risk factors for heart disease. In addition, another number that needs to be monitored is triglyceride levels, which are types of blood fat obtained from calories that are "not burned" by the body. These calories are usually derived from carbohydrates and fat consumed. High levels of triglycerides in the blood or called hypertriglyceridemia, can also increase the risk of heart disease.