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The Truth About Cholesterol and Its Affect on Your Health

Cholesterol is a waxy, oily steroid compound which has received a lot of bad press in recent years – especially when it comes to cardiovascular degeneration. The truth states cholesterol is vital to the body's health and functioning.

Cholesterol is an essential component in cell membranes. It helps us to absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A,D,E, & K) and essential fatty acids. It is also involved in manufacturing key male and female sex hormones and steroidal hormones. These are crucial for a healthy immune system and a smooth running hormonal system.

Ironically, a significant percentage of coronary heart disease occurs in people with normal to low cholesterol. The problem behind heart disease isn't the cholesterol itself – but oxidized cholesterol. Numerous nutrients have been indicated by thousands of published studies to promote healthy cardiovascular function. There are four primary benefits that can be achieved by using nutrition to promote cardiovascular health:

1) Antioxidant nutrients that prevent cell oxidation of the LDL (bad) cholesterol. Cholesterol only becomes your enemy when the LDL faction is hit by a free radical and becomes oxidized. The following are nutrients that have been shown to act as antioxidants and protect the LDL cholesterol from oxidation:

• Garlic (400 - 2,000 mg per day - odorless aged extract is superior)

• Vitamin E (400 - 1,200 IU per day - a natural blend is up to 3 times for powerful)

• Grape Seed Extract (50 - 200 mg per day - Activin is the best studied and standardized form)

• Red Wine Extract (50 - 200 mg per day - use standardized 30% or greater polphenols)

• Green Tea Extract (100 - 300 mg per day - use standardized 80% polyphenols/55% epigallocatechin)

• CoEnzyme Q10 (60 - 120 mg per day)

2) Nutrients that promote healthy homocysteine levels. Over 500 studies have been published in the medical literature about the dangers of homocysteine. Elevated homocysteine is up to 5 times more deadly than elevated cholesterol. Vitamins B6, B12, Folic Acid and Trimethylglycine promote healthy homocysteine levels.

The following are recommended nutrients and levels to promote healthy homocysteine levels:

• Vitamin B6 (50 - 150 mg per day)

• Vitamin B12 (500 - 2,000 mcg per day - Methylcobalamin form is far superior)

• Folic Acid (400 - 1,000 IU per day)

• Trimethylglycine (100 - 500 mg per day)

3) Nutrients that promote healthy cholesterol levels and ratios. Cholesterol levels are not the best indicators of cardiovascular health, the ratio of HDL (good) versus LDL (bad) are far superior. A ratio of 4 or less is good with 3 being optimal.

The following nutrients are recommended to promote healthy cholesterol levels and ratios:

• Fish Oil (200 - 800 mg per day of EPA & DHA)

• Garlic (900 mg per day - odorless aged extract)

• Tocotrienols (312 mg per day)

• Fiber (20 - 30 grams per day from food and supplements)

4) Nutrients that promote strong and healthy blood vessels. Many people’s diets do not supply enough Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids to promote healthy blood vessels. Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids are critical to collagen formation, the major connective protein that maintains and promotes strong blood vessels.

The supplement, Pycnogenol®, is a nutritional supplement made from special pine trees found only in France. Pycnogenol is a powerful complex of antioxidants that may reduce the risks associated with health conditions precipitated by free-radical damage. Pycnogenol may benefit the entire cardiovascular system by preventing excessive platelet aggregation brought on by smoking and stress. The following nutrients are recommended to promote strong and healthy blood vessels:

• Vitamin C (500 - 2,000 mg per day - Ester-C is superior)

• Bioflavonoids (100 - 500 mg per day)

• Pycnogenol (50 – 200 mg per day)

There are several products available to help you supplement your diet or meal plan with these nutrients. Do your research to find the best supplement(s) to meet your specific needs.                                                                               (This article is provided by VitaCost.com)

Wellness Plans for Healthy Heart

• Diet low in fat, carbohydrate and salt with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
• Diet high in fiber
• Avoid tobacco, alcohol and caffeine
• Regular aerobic exercise
• Manage stress and relaxation

Recommended Supplements for Healthy Heart (Click links above to purchase individual supplements from online stores)

(Essential in bold)

Read Related Links on Heart Health

1. Heart Diseases (General) - a great resource links provided by the National Library of Medicine

2. Heart: How It Works - provided by the American Heart Association

3. Heart Disease: How to Reduce Your Risk - provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians

4. Aim for a Healthy Weight - a practical guide for weight control from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

5. FDA Approves  New Health Claim for Soy Protein and Coronary Heart Disease- recent publication of the Food and Drug Administration

6. Coronary Heart Disease Explained- excellent article by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

7. Stay Young at Heart: Cooking the Heart Healthy Way - great cooking recipe provided by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institude

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