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Lowering LDL cholesterol, sometimes referred to as “bad” cholesterol, can be done through a healthier diet that consists of less saturated fat and more soluble fiber. Lower the cholesterol that clings to the artery walls with advice from alicensed dietitian and nutritionist in this free video on healthy eating. Expert: Heidi Kaufman Bio: Heidi Kaufman is a licensed dietitian and nutritionist, and she is a certified diabetes educator for Partners in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition in Wilmington, North Carolina. Filmmaker: Rendered Communications

Best-selling authors of the cookbook, Eating for Lower Cholesterol, teach you how to drastically reduce your risk of heart disease by lowering your cholesterol through diet and exercise. Youll shed a few pounds in the process too!
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This video demonstrates receptor-mediated endocytosis through the uptake of cholesterol by cells. This video is from: Essential Cell Biology, 3rd Edition Alberts, Bray, Hopkin, Johnson, Lewis, Raff, Roberts, & Walter ISBN: 978-0-8153-4129-1

Question by jelana19: What can I do to lower my cholesterol in addition to changing my diet?
I found out, after having a fasting cholesterol test, that I have slightly high cholesterol. I know that I need to eat better, less fat and all. I exercise regularly (brisk walking at least 40 to 50 minutes a day). Is there anything else I can do to lower my cholesterol?

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Answer by Stephanie S
Just so you know, dietary cholesterol only comes from animal-based foods since it does not exist in plants. So, eat as many veggies or vegetables oils as you like. Probably cut down on dairy products and meats. Then make sure you exercise, including weight training. Other than those lifestyle changes, you can take a statin drug, but only if your doctor wants you to, but it sounds like you’re only slight over normal, so just make those lifestyle changes and you should be fine.

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Article by Safron Jeen

Blood cholesterol is one of the most important constituents of the blood/body. It has varied bodily functions, and it builds up healthy cells. It is an essential constituent of the cell wall (membrane), and if the level of blood cholesterol falls below normal, the walls of the red blood cells (RBC) are likely to rupture, thus causing a severe fall in haemoglobin (Hb).

Cholesterol mainly comes from the diet, i.e. from butter, ghee (saturated fat), egg-yolk, non-vegetarian food. Sea food/fish contains a low content of saturated fat. However, polyunsaturated fats like safflower, corn, sunflower, soybean, and cotton seed oils, etc do not give rise to serum cholesterol levels in the blood. These are recommended both for prevention and treatment of high blood cholesterol.

Cholesterol is also synthesized/made in the body. It has got limited excretion. Some is passed in faeces/bile, but is mostly retained in the body. The level of blood cholesterol rises as soon as the person eats.

The normal blood cholesterol level should be between 150-199 mg/ dl, and if it is more than 240 mg/ dl, it is considered a high level of blood cholesterol. Patients having a blood cholesterol level between 200-239 mg/ dl are borderline cases. Both in high and borderline cases, repeated check-ups of blood cholesterol are required.

However, those with a normal level of blood cholesterol must get their blood it checked-up, at least every five years, especially after the age of 40. In general, all persons above the age of 20 must get their blood tested to exclude high levels of cholesterol.

In children above 2 years of age, blood may be tested for cholesterol levels in case they have a family history of high blood.cholesterol/ coronary artery disease / stroke.

Blood cholesterol level may increase when a woman is on oral contraceptives or is pregnant. The level tends to decrease after the pregnancy is over, or after oral contraceptives are stopped. It may take even 5-6 months to come to normal levels. Screening for high blood cholesterol must be carried out through medical camps/house-to-house surveys to locate patients suffering from this malady, as they require immediate treatment. Significant importance is now being given to the levels of cholesterol among the general population. It is very important to know the level of blood cholesterol in a person at an early age

Blood cholesterol can be tested at any biochemical laboratory, after recommendation from the physician. One must talk to one’s physician about the testing of blood cholesterol. The cholesterol level should be checked while fasting in the morning, and if a person takes alcohol, he should avoid it for at least 48 hours before the test. Above all,.the test must be carried out by an experienced biochemist. If the blood cholesterol level is high, it is advisable that a lipidogram be done.

High levels of blood cholesterol are dangerous for the body. They cause narrowing, and even blockage of the coronary arteries (blood vessels supplying the heart) and blood vessels supplying the brain, leading to heart attacks and strokes (paralysis, etc.) respectively. The chances of developing these diseases become higher if one has, in addition, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. The risk also increases if one has a family history of high blood cholesterol/heart attack. The danger is also greater in persons who are addicted to heavy smoking/tobacco chewing, and have sedentary habits. In females the risk is much more after menopause.

High levels of cholesterol may lead to gallstones, and may even be responsible for cancers.

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Question by robbien: How do you lower cholesterol in someone who already eats clean?
A blood test just showed my 39 year old husband’s cholesterol to be high. He already works out regularly and eats a fairly clean diet: oatmeal and egg whites for breakfast almost every morning; baked chicken, brown rice, and green beans for lunch almost every day; and a low fat dinner. He also has 2-3 meal replacement/protein shakes per day and takes a tablespoon of flax seed oil per day. How do we lower his cholesterol naturally when he is already eating a healthy diet?

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Answer by WhiTe CourT VaMpiRe
If its really that high then your doctor can prescribe something like antilipidemic agents. But these drugs are usually given when there is a plaque formation already in the arteries. But it is still best to seek a doctor’s advice.

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Article by Franchis Adam

Cholesterol is a fatty substance (a lipid) that is an important part of the outer lining (membrane) of cells in the body of animals. Cholesterol is also found in the blood circulation of humans. Cholesterol really assists the system by creating original cells, aiding in the output of hormones, and insulating the numerous nerves that operate throughout the system. High cholesterol rates are alarmingly growing. Cholesterol may be accounted for higher blood force and coronary eye diseases but not all of these oily substances are detrimental. There are the terrible and better cholesterol. The better cholesterol aids in bile salts output and vitamin D formations. In fact, cholesterol portrays a character of balancing hormones especially among women. Health professionals are trying urgently to offer extreme solutions to the matter.

While there are various causes of high cholesterol, cholesterol as such comes from 2 sources:

- your body; and

- the foods you eat.

In your body, cholesterol is made in the liver. And do you know that your liver makes all the cholesterol your body needs!? That’s why you don’t really need the cholesterol coming from the second source

This video is about the ease with which big pharma through funding and indoctrination can spread false information and fear amongst us all. The subsequent medication is the thing to fear, the belief that doctors know best is that which is to be questioned. Know your body, know your mind, be big enough to see yourself from the outside and accept others quiet opinion, even though you want to make war with them. Thoroughly research everything, every opinion, every statement, you decide what you want!
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Ken, diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and taking several medications, shares his transformation through Maximized Living with Dr. BJ Hardick. www.DrHardick.com www.MaximizedLiving.com Ken’s story, in his own words: WHAT WAS YOUR CONDITION? High Blood Pressure 231/119 Arthritis This caused problems doing normal things like washing my car, gardening, and even trying to get a good rest. This time last year, I couldnt bend down to zip up my boots. Diabetes when I was first diagnosed, my blood sugar was 28.5. Total Cholesterol 8.2 WHAT STEPS HAD YOU PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO GET WELL? High Blood Pressure: I was put on Altace: 5 mg, then 10 mg. and then 15 mg. Although these medications helped somewhat, my numbers were still fluctuating. Changes to my diet helped very little. Arthritis I was put on Naprosyn, which made my stomach ache, so I was put on another medication to take 1 hour before the Naprosyn to coat my stomach. After one year of this, and not much relief, my medication was changed to Celebrex, which did not help either. In between doses, I would take Tylenol Arthritis pills, as well. Diabetes I was put on 500 mg. of Metformin, twice per day. Through the Lawson clinic, I was put on a very strict diet. I did well on this for some time, but I could not hold the numbers down. I then went to 1000 mg of Metformin, twice per day. Soon, Avandia was added to my regimen at 2 mgs, twice per day, then increased to 4 mgs, twice per day. All this …

Question by ultra: What natural items can I eat to fight the cholesterol that is produced by the body?
Bad cholesterol is in the family. I heard some juices like Acai berry and some natural vitamins fight this bad cholesterol that the body produces naturally. This is cholesterol not as the result from eating food high in cholesterol.

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Answer by Lou Russo
Fish oils, Red Yeast Rice and lots of aerobic exercise and veggies..

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