Cholesterol
Posted by Rajesh Vyas on Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Under: For our knowledge
"Cholesterol tells very little about your future health."
In other words your cholesterol levels are a non-issue when it comes to
predicting your future health as pointed out by Dr. Ravnskov:
"High blood cholesterol is said to promote atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and thus also coronary heart disease. But many studies have shown that people whose
blood cholesterol is low become just as atherosclerotic as people whose
cholesterol is high.
Even if you ate absolutely no fats or oils of any kind your body would still
produce cholesterol. Your body produces three to four times more cholesterol
than you eat. The production of cholesterol increases when you eat little
cholesterol and decreases when you eat much."
Cholesterol is your friend and not some dangerous monster. It is a vital
repair and protective substance that is extremely important for proper
functioning of the immune system and
Many other body functions as follows:
1. Nourishing the brain, which is 80% cholesterol
2. Forms the structure of all cell membranes.
3. Nourishes and maintains a healthy nervous system; it is directly
responsible for the formation of nerve fiber sheaths.
4. Formation of hormones, including estrogen, testosterone, aldosterone
(produced by the adrenal glands), etc.
5. Formation of vitamin D.
6. Formation of bile acids required for digestion.
7. Protects repairs and strengthens the heart, as well as the walls of
arteries and blood vessels.
8. Heals, strengthens and repairs the lining of the intestines.
9. Builds healthy bones and muscles.
10. Protects against infectious diseases.
11. Regulates blood sugar.
12. Repairs damaged tissues.
13. Protects the body from the damaging effects of toxins; it is a
powerful antioxidant.
14. Maintains energy, vitality, libido [sexual desire] and fertility.
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