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Cholesterol, one of the most talked about but least understood medical terms
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During a class of the CERTIFIED NATURAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Wendle Whitman sighted a study where they discovered that the protein that lines a person’s arteries and contributes to blockages and heart bi-passes surgery can be a protein called LIPOPROTEIN A and not just LDL(called bad cholesterol.)
It seems that when the body is lacking Bioflavinoids,[1] which weaken the blood vessel wall, the body lines the blood vessel with the lipoprotein A in attempt to strengthen them. A sufficient ingestion of the Bioflavinoids, which is the white part of the inner orange peel or the white of the bell pepper, it is theorized will eliminate the need for the body to line the blood vessel walls. It is suggested by some to include with your daily nutrition at least 10 grams of Bioflavinoids with their vitamin C.
High amounts of Triglyceride levels are still a major concern when it comes to the health of the circulatory sytem. To clean the system of excess triglycerides drinking 5 oz of distilled water ever waking hour for three days was suggested by Wendle Whitman. CAUTION: Drinking distilled water for prolong periods can weaken the urinary system. We strongly suggest that you be dilegent in limiting the distilled water for a few days only.
Vitamin C with bioflavinoids is water soluble and the only side effect known to man is diarrhea if you overdose. So I would suggest that everyone consider adding bioflavinoids to their diet whether or not they have plaque build up in their blood vesselsWhat exactly is cholesterol?
It is a waxy, fat-like, non-soluble substance which is essential for the health of the body.
What should my cholesterol be?Your TOTAL cholesterol level should not be over 200 ( which is HIGH NORMAL). More ideally your TOTAL cholesterol level should be 130-190.
Your HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN (HDL), or good cholesterol should be 40 or over. HDL collects cholesterol and transports it to the liver (where it can be processed and emptied into the intestine.) You LOW DENSITY IIPOPROTEIN (LDL) or bad cholesterol should ideally be under 130. LDL or bad cholesterol takes cholesterol from the liver to cells and is the cholesterol that contributes to atherosclerosis (arterial plaque the substance that builds up on the inside of your blood vessels, restricting blood flow and contributing to
arteriosclerosis (Hardening of the arteries)). Also your TRIGLYCERIDES should be under 150.
Where does cholesterol come from?Cholesterol is manufactured in the liver or absorbed from the diet.
What foods contain cholesterol? Most dairy products; cream, butter, eggs and cheese, It is also found in most of our dietary protein, especially glandular and red meats. Another source is cooking fats, such as shortening lard, bacon grease etc. As a rule of thumb if it is in solid form at room temperature the cooking fat is probably a high cholesterol source. Cooking oils such as corn oil which are liquid at room temperature usually contain low or no cholesterol.
Should we never eat cholesterol again? NO, many of these foods contain important nutrients such as proteins, and cholesterol is important to the health of the body and brain, but the average American consumes too much of these foods, and too much fat, for instance we should eat only 4-6 oz. of these proteins a day.
Is there anything we can eat?Eating more of the right things help counteract cholesterol problems, such as raw vegetables with beta-carotene (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage etc) Non-soluble fibers such as 1grains (especially oat meal(old fashion rolled oats) beans, and raw fruits (especially apples).
Keeping your bowel clean and waste moving is also a big plus in lowering I cholesterol, because non—soluble fiber in your intestine inhibits the absorption, and metabolism of cholesterol from food as it moves through the intestinal tract.
[1] Bioflavonoids aka Vitamin P is a vitamin (found in the white part of citrus fruit and in paprika) which often accompanies Vitamin C in foods. Indeed most of the health attributes allotted to Vitamin C are in fact produced by Bioflavonoids. Rutin is another element often found in foods containing Bioflavonoids and it now believed to be the element which actually protects the body from scurvy.
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