If you have high cholesterol, it can lead to a number of health complications. As cholesterol begins to build up in the blood and accumulate in your arteries and veins, one of the consequences over time can be a tingling sensation.
Interruptions in the blood flow to certain parts of the body makes a tingling sensation felt in the hands
The high cholesterol levels in the blood make the blood flow thick and can affect the normal flow of blood in the nerves and cause tingling.
There are a variety of other reasons for the tingling in your hands which include drinking too much alcohol or type 2 diabetes.
It’s important to carefully monitor yourself for any other warning signs of high cholesterol.
To reduce your cholesterol levels, WebMD suggests banning trans fats from your diet.
Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum explained: “They raise your LDL, lower your HDL, and increase your risk of developing heart disease and stroke.”
Found in fried foods, baked goods (such as frozen pizza), look out for “hydrogenated oil” on food packaging – it’s another name for trans fats.
Foods high in soluble fibre – such as oatmeal, apples, prunes and beans – keep the body from absorbing cholesterol.
WebMD stated: “Research shows that people who ate five to 10 more grams of it each day saw a drop in their LDL.”
In addition, fibre helps you to feel fuller for longer, so any cravings for snacks can be diminished.
To avoid abdominal cramping or bloating, it’s advisable to increase your fibre intake slowly.