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1. Cholesterol is a fatFALSE
Cholesterol is not used for energy
like a fat
Cholesterol is not digested like a fat
Cholesterol does not have the
nutritional value of a fat
Cholesterol is an alcohol molecule
(sterol family)
2. Oxidative stress and inflammation are the root cause of elevated LDL’sTRUE
Artery walls must be damaged before arterial plaque is formed
LDL does not damage the endothelium (artery lining), oxidation does -
also chronic dehydration LDL tries to repair the damage
3. High Cholesterol is a Disease
FalseHigh cholesterol is not a diseaseIt is a symptom
Cholesterol raises as a response to inflammation to protect the nerves and brain against exposure to fat soluble toxins and heavy metals
University San Diego School of Medicine
Study showed High cholesterol can be protective
against environmental toxins rather than harmful
Low cholesterol is a risk factor for heart arrhythmias
High cholesterol readings are associated with protection from neurotoxins and heavy metals
Cholesterol facts
60% of Cholesterol used for production of bile salts
Cholesterol is precursor to hormone production
Cholesterol is used for repair in the bodyCholesterol is precursor to Vitamin D
productionCholesterol acts as an anti-oxidantCholesterol plays a role with serotonin85% of breast milk is Cholesterol
Bottom Line
Cholesterol is Cholesterol
There is no good and bad
It is all good
4. The lower your cholesterol, the healthier you will be
FALSEEuropean Heart JournalPublished 3 year study 11,500 patientsHaving low cholesterol -
Increase in lung cancer Increase in other cancers Higher risk of cardiac death Erectile dysfunction and infertility Loss of memory and mental focus
European Heart Journal 1997, 18, 52-59
4. The lower your cholesterol, the healthier you will be
Swedish Researcher
Individuals with low cholesterol suffer from
frequent and severe infections
Individuals with high cholesterol had a
lower mortality than the average population
Uffe Ravnskov, MD, PhD, independent researcher Magle Stora Kyrkogata 9, S-223250 Lund, Sweden
5. Cholesterol less than 150 significantly reduces your risk of heart
diseaseFALSEJournal of American Medical Association30 years of follow-up from the Framingham Study
No correlation between high cholesterol and mortality, but correlation between low cholesterol and mortality
CVD death rates increased 14% for every 1 mg/dl drop in total cholesterol per year
Anderson KM. Cholesterol and Mortality, 30 years of Follow-up from Framingham study. JAMA 1987 Apr 24;257(16):2176-80
5. Cholesterol less than 150 significantly reduces your risk of heart disease
Journal of Cardiac FailurePaper on Low Cholesterol
Analysis of 1,134 patients with heart disease Low cholesterol was associated with worse
outcomes in heart failure patients and impaired survival rates
Elevated cholesterol was not associated with hypertension, diabetes or coronary heart disease.
Horwich TB. Et.al. Low Serum Total Cholesterol is Associated with Marked Increase in Mortality in Advanced Heart Failure. J
Card. Fail. 2002 Aug;8(4):216-214
5. Cholesterol less than 150 significantly reduces your risk of heart disease
Low cholesterol readings are associated with
Increased risk for cancer Increased risk for stroke Increased risk for depression and suicide Increased risk for symptoms from exposure
to:•Neurotoxins•Mercury and other heavy metals•Cyclosporin
Cancer risk and cholesterol levels
Lowest risk >240 Average risk 195-230 Increased risk <195 High < 165 Highest < 140
6. The use of statin drugs lowers your risk of heart disease
FALSE Despite successful attempts to lower
cholesterol with statin drugs the mortality from heart disease is more than double what is was in 1996.
Horwich TB. Et.al. Low Serum Total Cholesterol is Associated with Marked Increase in Mortality in Advanced
Heart Failure. J Card. Fail. 2002 Aug;8(4):216-214
Adverse Effects of Statins Known carcinogens in experiments w/animals Increase risk of polyneuropathy 14 times Deplete CoQ10, lower antioxidant levels Liver dysfunction Causes inflammation - Muscle pain Memory loss, lack of concentration and
amnesia Insomnia, weakness and fatigue Erectile dysfunction Difficulty in managing diabetes, raises insulin
levels Total annual sales of statins = $25 billion/year
7. Your risk of death is two times higher with low cholesterol than it is with high
cholesterolTRUE
Study with 11,500 patients showed that the risk of death in the low cholesterol group (160mg/dl and below) was 2.27 times higher than those with high cholesterol.
Most common cause of death in low cholesterol patients was cancer.
European Heart Journal (1997) 18,52-59.
8. The optimal cholesterol level is around 225
TRUE
Wholistic - Normal suggestion is
175-275
“O” blood types are on higher end of
spectrum
Cholesterol Facts
Liver does not use fats to make
cholesterol
Cholesterol is a by-product of protein
metabolism
Body adjusts the ratio of HDL’s to LDL’s
constantly to meet the needs of the body
at any given time
Cholesterol Facts
High LDL and low HDL – good indicator of mercury or solvent toxicity and/or pesticide exposure
Low HDL – associated with increase risk of toxicity, constipation, lack of exercise and high sugar, carbohydrates and low fat diet
Balancing Cholesterol Naturally
Remove toxins from the body and environment
avoid toxic chemicals – including
chlorine,
bromides, fluorides, pesticides, solvents,
heavy metals
Increase antioxidants
Eat balanced diet - colors
Exercise
Lowering High Cholesterol
First find and remove cause
Fiber supplement
Eat quality fats
Ho Shou Wu, Red Yeast Rice and
Guggul – excellent for lowering
cholesterol