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Cholesterol and Triglycerides - A Matter of Life and Death
Introduction
Cholesterol is a fat (lipid) that is essential to human life. It builds and
repairs the cells of the body, supports the production of sex hormones (such
as testosterone and estrogen), and helps the body digest food; large
concentrations are found in the brain, spinal chord and liver. The amount
of cholesterol the body requires comes partly from diet but mostly from the
liver and intestines. The health problems associated with cholesterol arise
when the intake from food sources exceeds the body's normal requirements.
Blockage of the coronary arteries, by an accumulation of too much cholesterol,
causes coronary artery disease; the primary cause of the heart attacks. Annually,
as many as 1,500,000 Americans suffer heart attacks; nearly one third (500,00)
of these attacks are fatal.
Other lipids, triglycerides, supply the body with fuel for energy. They are
stored in adipose (fat) tissue or (combined with cholesterol and proteins)
float in the bloodstream in the form of lipoproteins. Triglycerides are normally
obtained from foods; however, excessive sugar and alcohol consumption can
cause them to be synthesized in the body. The health problems associated
with triglycerides arise when the intake of food (containing saturated fats
and oils) exceeds the body's normal requirements. An excessive buildup of
the body's adipose tissue leads to obesity. Excessive levels of triglycerides
in the blood increase a person's risk of heart disease.
Being fats, cholesterol and triglycerides do not dissolve in water; combining
with proteins to form lipoproteins facilitates their circulation through
the body's watery blood. The two main types: low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), differ in the ratio of protein to cholesterol
and triglycerides they contain. The "bad" LDL is low in protein relative
to these lipids; it becomes oxidized and deposits cholesterol in the walls
of the arteries. The "good" HDL is high in protein relative to these lipids;
it removes cholesterol from artery walls and carries lipids from body cells
to the liver for reuse or disposal in bile.
When measured in a person's blood, the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL
cholesterol and the ratio of LDL cholesterol to HDL cholesterol are referred
to as the "cardiac risk factor ratios." Research has demonstrated that the
measurement of these cardiac risk factors in a person's blood is a good measure
of that person's risk of developing heart disease.
About 90% of all diabetics are non-insulin dependent. These diabetics have
up to 3 times the risk of dying prematurely from a heart attack caused by
hardening of the arteries (atheroselerosis) as nondiabetics. Therefore, these
diabetics must aggressively reduce the risk factors linked to strokes and
heart attacks by attaining as normal a blood glucose level as possible and
reducing blood cholesterol to relatively safe levels. In most cases, achieving
ideal body weight plays a major role in the restoration of normal blood sugar
and cholesterol levels in these diabetics. Diet ( including dietary supplements)
is of primary importance and should be faithfully followed before any drug
is used.
Are there medications for high levels of cholesterol?
Aside from lipid problems caused by defective genes, a program for the reduction
of cholesterol and triglycerides should begin with a change in lifestyle.
Proper diet, exercise, weight reduction, and nutrients all can help a person
reduce the level of these lipids. However, if the level of cholesterol and
triglycerides remains high despite the forgoing lifestyle changes, a person
should consult a health care practitioner. There are a number of drugs that
can be prescribed to lower total and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, while
increasing beneficial HDL.
Are there other treatments for high levels of cholesterol?
As stated above, proper diet, exercise, weight reduction, and nutrients can
all help reduce the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in a normal person's
body. Research has demonstrated that certain vitamins and minerals can help
lower the level of such lipids. It has also been shown that there appears
to be a correlation between higher levels of cholesterol and triglycerides
and certain vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
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The products discussed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent
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