"So, is there anything to worry about with high cholesterol levels? Yes, well sort of. High cholesterol levels are indicative of other problems--a canary in the coal mine. Among other things, they can be a warning signal for liver problems, dietary imbalances, high acid levels, and chronic inflammation, which may be a factor in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and cancer in addition to heart disease. High cholesterol levels and high levels of saturated fat in the blood “thicken” the blood. If the arteries are wide open, this is not a big problem, but if the arterial walls have been narrowed or hardened, the thickened blood significantly increases the odds of a heart attack or stroke.
Of course, there are a number of natural ways to thin the blood: Ginkgo biloba is a blood thinner, as are garlic and proteolytic enzymes (particularly nattokinase). Coumadin is not the only--in fact, not even the best--answer. The trick, of course, is to take care of the problem, not the warning signal. Artificially suppressing cholesterol levels with statin drugs is a bit like feeling good about your car because you’ve disconnected your warning lights. Not very bright.
To lower cholesterol levels without subjecting yourself to the side effects of statin drugs, try doing a liver flush and then supplementing with niacin (vitamin B3) and policosanol. Policosanol is a natural supplement made from sugar cane that works by helping the liver control its production and breakdown of cholesterol, as well as being a powerful antioxidant that prevents LDL oxidation. Clinical studies show that policosanol is as effective as prescription drugs in lowering cholesterol levels, without their dangerous side effects, and it also reduces the inflammatory response in the arterial wall. And speaking of the side effects of statin drugs, two stand out.
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Of course, there are a number of natural ways to thin the blood: Ginkgo biloba is a blood thinner, as are garlic and proteolytic enzymes (particularly nattokinase). Coumadin is not the only--in fact, not even the best--answer. The trick, of course, is to take care of the problem, not the warning signal. Artificially suppressing cholesterol levels with statin drugs is a bit like feeling good about your car because you’ve disconnected your warning lights. Not very bright.
To lower cholesterol levels without subjecting yourself to the side effects of statin drugs, try doing a liver flush and then supplementing with niacin (vitamin B3) and policosanol. Policosanol is a natural supplement made from sugar cane that works by helping the liver control its production and breakdown of cholesterol, as well as being a powerful antioxidant that prevents LDL oxidation. Clinical studies show that policosanol is as effective as prescription drugs in lowering cholesterol levels, without their dangerous side effects, and it also reduces the inflammatory response in the arterial wall. And speaking of the side effects of statin drugs, two stand out.
- They deplete your body’s levels of coenzyme Q10, a critical nutrient that plays a role in cellular energy production. The heart requires high levels of coQ10 and it is also vital for nerve function and muscle integrity. Side effects of coQ10 deficiency can include heart failure, neuropathy, inflammation of the tendons and ligaments, and muscle wasting (a condition that is so common with cholesterol drug use, it’s even picked up its own name--statin myopathy). Any doctor who prescribes statin drugs without also insisting that you use a coQ10 supplement is either ignorant or negligent.
- Statin use can cause an increase in liver enzymes, which can potentially cause permanent liver damage. Unfortunately, liver problems may develop without symptoms, so people who take statins need to have their liver function tested regularly."
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