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Complete Cholesterol Formula has been synergistically
developed to offer you the maximum benefits that advanced
herbal nutritional knowledge has to offer. Clinical studies
have shown that the unique ingredients found in the Complete
Cholesterol Formula support healthy cholesterol levels.
See "More info & ingredients" for further information.
General Information
In the United States alone, coronary heart disease (CHD),
often called the silent killer, is the underlying cause of
more than 500,000 deaths per year and is a contributing factor
in about another 250,000 others. Approximately 20% of adults
from 20 to 74 years old have serum cholesterol levels high
enough to put them at risk for heart attacks. The good news
is that by lowering your cholesterol, you can substantially
reduce the risk of having a heart attack.
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that occurs naturally in
all parts of the body and is necessary for the body to function
normally. The body uses cholesterol to produce many hormones,
vitamin D and bile acids that help digest fat. Only a small
amount of cholesterol is needed to meet these needs. Excess
cholesterol in the bloodstream can be harmful and lead to
atherosclerosis, a condition in which fat and cholesterol
are deposited in the walls of the arteries, including the
coronary arteries feeding the heart. In time, the arteries
narrow and symptoms of CHD appear, including angina and heart
attacks. It is currently recommended that your total cholesterol
level be less than 200mg/dl. Some new guidelines consider
cholesterol levels of no more than 180 to be optimal.
Cholesterol travels in the blood in packages called
lipoproteins. Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) are the “bad” cholesterol
since they carry most of the cholesterol in the blood which
is the main source of buildup that damages and blocks the
arteries. The more LDL-cholesterol you have, the greater
the risk of CHD. If your LDL is higher than 130mg/dl, your
cholesterol is probably too high.
High Density Lipoproteins (HDLs) are the “good” cholesterol,
as they carry cholesterol in the blood from other parts in
the body to the liver which leads to removal of cholesterol
from the body. HDLs help cholesterol from building up in
the arterial walls. If your level of HDL-cholesterol is below
35mg/dl, you are at risk for CHD. The higher your HDL-cholesterol
the better. The average HDL-cholesterol for men is about
45 mg/dl, and for women 55 mg/dl.
Triglycerides are a form of fat carried in the bloodstream.
Most of your body’s fat in the form of triglycerides is stored
in fat tissue. Only a small segment of triglycerides is in
the bloodstream. High triglyceride levels alone do not cause
atherosclerosis. However, lipoproteins that are rich in triglycerides
also contain cholesterol which causes atherosclerosis in
some people with high triglycerides.
What are the factors that make cholesterol high or low?
Heredity plays a large role in determining your LDL –cholesterol
levels. One form of inherited high cholesterol affects 1
in 500 people. It is called familial hyercholesterolemia
and often leads to early CHD.
Diets high in saturated fat, mainly from foods that come
from animals, often cause of LDL-cholesterol levels to increase.
Reducing the amount of saturated fat in your diet is a significant
step in reducing blood cholesterol levels.
Weight, in excess, tends to increase LDL-cholesterol levels.
If you are overweight (please refer to the Body Mass Calculator
found on the Advanced Diet page to determine your ideal body
weight) losing weight may help lower triglycerides and raise
HDL.
Age affects LDL-cholesterol levels, especially in women.
Prior to menopause, women most often have lower cholesterol
levels than men of the same age. As women age, their blood
cholesterol levels rise until about the age of 60 to 65.
Menopause often increases LDL-cholesterol and decreases HDL-cholesterol.
After the age of 50, women generally have higher total cholesterol
levels than men of the same age.
Alcohol intake increases HDL- cholesterol but does not
decrease LDL-cholesterol. While drinking in moderation may
help, too much alcohol can damage the liver, heart muscle,
increase blood pressure, and raise triglycerides.
Stress has been shown to raise blood cholesterol levels.
Many times, people under pressure console themselves by eating
fatty foods. The saturated fat and cholesterol in these foods
contribute to high LDL levels (Please read about the benefits
of the Stress Free Formula).
The most important approach to lowering high cholesterol
is a healthy lifestyle and diet. This ideal, however, does
not work for everyone and medication or herbal supplementation
is indicated. Many cholesterol lowering medications are toxic
to the liver, and may be carcinogenic (cause cancer). The
M.D. Healthline Complete Cholesterol Formula supports healthy
cholesterol levels without the side effects of many prescription
medications. Clinical studies have shown that the unique
ingredients found in the Complete Cholesterol Formula support
healthy cholesterol levels.
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