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What is
colestrol?It is a
natural sterol produced by the body.It has multiple
functions.There are good colestrol(HDL) and bad ones
(LDL).
It is found in all cells in the body,
primarily as a structural component of cell membranes and
produces important hormones like the sex hormones (androgens
and estrogens) and the adrenal corticoids (including
cortisol, corticosterone, aldosterone).
In the liver, this fat is the precursor of
the bile acids which help in the digestion of food,
especially fats.
Medical literature consider this lipid as a major
factor in the development of many
cardiovascular disease, especially arterio-sclerosis
that involves a process of fatty deposit(called plaques)
buildup on the lining of large and medium-sized
arteries.
Arterioclerosis leads to a loss of elasticity and
narrow the blood vessels.Ultimately organs will be deprived
of their blood supply leading to a heart attack, or a
stroke.
Other contributing factors to arteriosclerosis are stress,
personality type, tobacco ,alcohol,diets rich in saturated
fats.
It's important to remember that the plaques are
influenced by the type of lipoproteins.The low-density
lipoproteins (LDL)are clearly plaque builder while the
high-density lipoproteins (HDL) prevent accumulation of
this substance in the tissues.
This helps us understand how important is is to
lower your total colestrol numbers particularly your
LDL.It's better to have your total numbers below 180 mg/dl
and your LDL below 100 mg/dl.
Generally,for people who suffer from high
colestrol,doctors prescribe statins drugs and related.But
these drugs have important side effects.
So it's better to use natural solutions to lower
your high levels and numbers natural solutions to lower your high levels and
numbers.Below is a list of herbs that have the ability
to help lowering its level:
- Phytosterol
- Policosanol (From sugar cane)
- Oryzanol Rice Bran Oil
- Guggulipid Extract
- Theaflavin Extract
- Inositol Hexaphosphate
- Vitamin E Oil
- Green tea Extract
The biggest problem you will encounter is the fact
that there are tons of products claiming to be able to give
you solution to this health trouble.Be aware.Look for
products that contain most of the colestrol lowering
ingredients above.My two recommendations are:
- Cholest-Natural,a very recommended
formula.Proven to reduce high levels and numbers.You
will get results.
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