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

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

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

The cholesterol level is related to exposure to sunlight and overall health, not just dietary deficiencies or medications. "Seasonal fluctuations in blood cholesterol levels are caused by the direct effect of sunlight on the skin."

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

"…in the absence of effective sunlight, the metabolic pathway is diverted to cholesterol production...", "…the high cholesterol levels observed in populations living at high latitudes are considered a consequence of lack of sunlight & as such are a strong indicator of risk, but not necessarily a cause of ischemic heart disease."

Postal codes and population density can therefore influence or alter the results of your blood tests. Cholesterol levels depend on the amount of time spent in the sun. 🌞
https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/article/89/8/579/1638587