Hyperlipidemia is a medical term for a condition in which the level of lipids or fats in the blood increases high or not normal. It is important for you to be aware of this condition. Sometimes symptoms cannot be felt, but their effects later on can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, or even death. Hyperlipidemia is better known as high cholesterol, because it is characterized by high levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, or both. These are the two main types of lipids or fats found in the blood. Triglycerides come from extra calories stored by the body and from your food, such as dairy products, meat, high-sugar food products, fructose, and alcoholic drinks. While cholesterol is produced naturally in the liver and can be obtained from fatty foods, such as eggs, red meat, and cheese. The cholesterol is divided into two types, namely good cholesterol (High Density Lipoprotein / HDL) and bad cholesterol (Low Density Lipoprotein / LDL). Cholesterol becomes a problem when bad