HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA

Description

A condition in which greater-than-normal amounts of cholesterol are present in the blood.

Toxic Effects of Excess Cholesterol
Oxidized Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) Cholesterol is responsible for most of Cholesterol's toxic effects.

Elevated serum Cholesterol is known medically as Hypercholesterolemia.

Cardiovascular System
Oxidized Cholesterol in Low Density Lipoproteins is a component of the deposits (plaques) formed in the Arteries implicated in Atherosclerosis.

Elevated serum Cholesterol increases the "stickiness" of the Platelets in the Blood - contributing to Blood Clots.

Excess Cholesterol can be deposited around Cardiac Muscle - Homocysteine facilitates this deposition.

Elevated serum Cholesterol increases the risk of Heart Attack (as a consequence of elevated Cholesterol’s role in Atherosclerosis). Every 1% reduction in total Cholesterol levels produces a 2% reduction in the risk for (fatal or nonfatal) Heart Attack.

Digestive System
Excessive Cholesterol can cause Gallstones - if the Phosphatidylcholine:Cholesterol ratio of Bile decreases, the risk of Gallstones increases.

Hair
Cholesterol is the starting point in the long biochemical pathway that leads to the formation of 5-Alpha Reductase enzyme that converts Testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone - the substance implicated in Male Pattern Baldness:

- Male Pattern Baldness sufferers are more likely to exhibit elevated total serum Cholesterol levels than those who are not afflicted with MPB.

Immune System
Excessive dietary Cholesterol is implicated in Lung Cancer.

Substances that Minimize the Toxic Effects of Cholesterol

Lipids
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) increases the stability of Cholesterol, making it less susceptible to Oxidation.

Vitamins
Vitamin C prevents the incorporation of Cholesterol into atherosclerotic plaque that is integral to the development of Atherosclerosis (i.e. Vitamin C ensures that Cholesterol remains within the bloodstream rather than affixed to Artery Walls).

Substances that Exacerbate the Toxic Effects of Cholesterol

Lipids
EXCESSIVE Linoleic Acid increases the susceptibility of Cholesterol to Oxidation.

Suggested Products

Product	Dosage	Comments
LipiControl - 180 Caps	2 capsules 3 times daily with meals.	Effectively and safely help reduce serum LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, Lp(a) lipoprotein and fibrinogen and simultaneously raise HDL cholesterol levels by different complementary methods.
AGEBlock™ (Anti Glycation formula) - 90 Caps	2 capsules per day
Red Yeast Rice Extract, 600 mg - 120 Caps	2 capsules daily with meals
Policosanol, 10mg - 60 Caps	1-2 capsules daily in divided doses	Reported to lower total cholesterol by up to 21%; to lower LDL cholesterol by up to 29%; and raise HDL cholesterol by up to 15%.
Vitamin B3, (Niacin), 500 mg 100 Caps	2 - 6 capsules per day	Significantly reduces LDL cholesterol and serum lipoprotein A.
Beta-Sitosterol - 90 Caps	1 capsule three times daily with meals
Oral ChelatoRx - 240 Caps	4 capsules - 2 times per day on an empty stomach	Improves blood circulation and helps remove calcium build-up in arteries.
Detox FiberPlex (with Xylitol) - 720 gm	Mix 1 heaped tablespoon (14 grams) with 8 oz. of water or juice.
Chitosan Caps - 180 Caps	1-6 capsules daily in divided doses.	Dietary fiber that safely rids body of fat and supports healthy cholesterol levels.

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