Cholesterol is an essential substance that our bodies
produce. Cholesterol is a waxy, soft material that is
found around the lipids of our bloodstream and in our
cells. Good cholesterol is important for our cell membrane
formation, our hormones and other functions. However, when
our cholesterol level gets too high because of the foods
that compose our diets, it results in a condition called
hypercholesteroemia. Cholesterol either LDL or HDL. LDL,
i.e. low-density lipoprotein is the harmful cholesterol.
HDL, i.e. high-density lipoprotein is the beneficial
cholesterol. Our health is improved when we reduce our LDL
level and increase our HDL level. An elevated LDL
cholesterol level can result in heart disease which kills a
third of us and takes 10-15 years off our average
life-span. High blood levels of cholesterol and
triglycerides can lead to arteriosclerosis, i.e. hardening
of the arteries that results in less blood flow and so less
oxygen for our cells and tissues. If arteriosclerosis
develops near our heart, it puts us at risk for a heart
attack. If arteriosclerosis develops near our head and
neck, we are at risk for a stroke. Arteriosclerosis leads
to high blood pressure because the walls of our arteries
are lined with cholesterol making the passage for our blood
flow smaller and even blocked which requires our heart to
pump blood with more force in order for our blood to
circulate.
A variety of synthetic, prescription drugs called "statins"
are used extensively in our culture. Statins block an
enzyme that our liver needs for the production of
cholesterol. Statins do reduce LDL levels, but do not
raise HDL levels which we need for our cells and tissues.
The side effects of statins potentially include liver
damage, fatigue, nausea and disruption of healthy digestion
signaled by abdominal pains and craps, gas and
constipation. We can avoid the potential harmful side
effects of statins by turning to substances that occur
naturally to reduce LDL cholesterol and increase HDL
cholesterol. Not only are these substances natural and
without the risk of harmful side effects, but they also
carry many other health benefits beyond those of reducing
cholesterol.
Chromium is a trace mineral that promotes healthy blood
sugar levels and therefore the risk of insulin resistence
that leads to high cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Garlic supplement with standardized, high levels of allicin
has been shown to lower LDL levels and raise HDL levels
Gugulipid or guggul. is the gum of the myrrh tree and is an
ancient Indian medicine. Gugulipid is able to lower LDL and
triglycerides. It connects to cholesterol in our intestines
and we eliminate the cholesterol before it can enter our
bloodstream.
Maitake mushroom extract is yet another naturally occurring
material that has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol.
Flaxseed oil contains a soluble fiber that binds to
cholesterol in the intestines and helps eliminate
cholesterol. Flaxseed oil contains Omega 3 essential fatty
acid that forms alpha-linolenic acid or LNA. LNA lowers
triglycerides and slows the growth of arteriosclerosis
plaque. Fish oil is also high in Omega 3 essential fatty
acid.
Apple Pectin, oat bran, and psyllium are fibers that bind
to cholesterol in the intestines where it can be eliminated.
Red yeast rice is rice fermented with a red yeast. It has
been shown that red yeast rice balances cholesterol levels.
It is recommended that red yeast rice should be used in
combination with Co Q 10. Formulas of red yeast rice and
Co Q 10 are available.
Niacin may help reduce cholesterol. Niacin is found in
vitamin B3. Other B vitamins such as B6, B9 and B12 do not
necessarily reduce cholesterol, but they do lower high
homocysteine levels which carry a risk for heart disease.
Vitamin E may prevent the formation of fatty deposits on
the inside of our arteries. Many medical journals contain
articles praising the benefit of vitamin E for a healthy
heart. It has been recommended that we get at least 400 IU
of vitamin E each day.
Other natural substances that we can obtain in supplement
form to lower and reduce cholesterol levels include,
alfalfa, aloe vera juice, devils claw, fenugreek, ginger,
grape seed extract, green tea, licorice, milk thistle, soy
and evening primrose. We need not risk the potential
harmful side effects of synthetic, prescription drugs, such
as statins, in order to lower and reduce high cholesterol
levels. All these natural nutritional materials give us
many other health benefits as well as reduce cholesterol
levels. We can also obtain heart healthy, cholesterol
lowering and reducing formulas containing combinations of
many of these natural substances in synergistic proportion.
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