Sunlight actually affects the level of unhealthy cholesterol in our body, which can subsequently cause cardiovascular problems

Sunlight actually affects the level of unhealthy cholesterol in our body, which can subsequently cause cardiovascular problems. ❤️‍🩹

1️⃣ study from the United States 🇺🇸 shows that mortality from ischemic heart disease decreases with increasing altitude of residence.
2️⃣ UK study 🇬🇧 shows a clear regression in latitude - blood cholesterol increases with distance from the equator.

Cholesterol levels are related to sun exposure and overall health, not just dietary deficiencies or medications. "Seasonal variation in blood cholesterol levels is caused by direct exposure to sunlight on the skin."

Lack of sunlight exposure > less vitamin D > probably more cholesterol in the bloodstream.

"…in the absence of effective sunlight, the metabolic pathway is diverted to cholesterol formation...", "…the high cholesterol levels observed in high latitude populations are thought to be due to lack of sunlight & as such are a strong indicator of risk, but not necessarily cause of ischemic heart disease."

So zip code and population density can affect or change your blood test results. The cholesterol level depends on the length of stay in the sun. 🌞
https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/article/89/8/579/1638587