What is cholesterol?

According to Stedman’s Medical Dictionary, cholesterol is “the most abundant steroid in animal tissues, especially in bile and gall stones, and present in food, especially rich in animal fats, circulates in plasma complexed to proteins of various densities and plays an important role in the pathogenesis of atheroma formation in arteries.”

What is pathogenesis of atheroma? It is the beginning stage of atherosclerosis which is the building of lipid [cholesterol] plaques within the structure of arteries. These plaques narrow the vessel wall thereby limiting the flow of blood. Limiting the flow of blood causes turbulence which causes further deposition of plaque. The slowed speed of blood through the arteries helps lay down more plaque as well.

Some common natural cholesterol lowering foods or herbs are:

• Vegetables. All vegetables are good vegetables. They are high in fiber and naturally fat free.
• Legumes. Super high in fiber, beans are extremely good for you and lower your LDL levels.
• Soy Products. Soy contains a lot of plant sterols which lower LDL levels naturally while providing protein.
• Whole grains. Many breakfast cereals contain all kinds of whole grains and say so right on the front of the box.
• Oils. Many oils are produced from bran rice, pumpkin seeds, and other known foods can raise HDL levels.
• Herbs. Garlic, ginger, and red yeast rice are very good at fighting the cholesterol fight.

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