Cholesterol And Your Body's Health by Rita Lambros-Segur, M.H.

Just what is this matter we call cholesterol,

anyway? Webster's College Dictionary, 1995 edition,

states: "a sterol, abundant in animal fats, brain and

nerve tissue, meat and eggs, that functions in the body

as a membrane constituent and as a precursor of

steroid hormones and bile acids: high levels in the

blood are associated with arteriosclerosis and gallstones."

That's a mouthful. But without cholesterol the body

cannot make the sex hormones, adrenal hormones,

and vitamin D. Excess cholesterol is converted in

the liver to bile acids, which are normally eliminated

in the feces.

Some experts feel high levels of cholesterol

have very little to do with dietary intake of it. There

is a correlation between blood cholesterol levels

and the incidence of coronary artery disease. One

must, however, distinguish between the total blood

cholesterol level and the cholesterol portion in the

blood carried by HDL (high-density lipoprotein).

Before you begin a strict program to reduce

cholesterol blood levels, check the total cholesterol

to HDL-cholesterol ratio first. This risk ratio can

be determined by a simple blood test by any

medical doctor

There does exist hope, however, when one has

reason for concern over their blood work. But

remember--the body is a fantastic mechanism and always

moves itself toward health. To help it along, it needs

proper information.

This "information" that I speak of has to do with

more than adequate nutrition. In addition to eating

more raw fruits and vegetables, and drinking pure

water, try to locate a sound nutritional supplier.

Years ago, Dr. Linus Pauling's work demonstrated

the value of Vitamin C in helping the body dislodge

and eliminate harmful arterial plaque. If you were to

go to your favorite health store or drug store for

Vitamin C, you probably would not receive the same

benefits as Dr. Pauling did. Why is that?

(Pauling, Linus & Cameron, Ewan. "Cancer and

Vitamin C." Camino Books. Philadelphia, PA, 1993.)

Because nutrients must be in an appropriate

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