High cholesterol, The good, the bad and the blood test.
High cholesterol Does not make you feel sick as there are usually no symptoms. You most likely develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels that make it difficult for blood to flow through your arteries. Cholesterol or hypercholesterolemia is a waxy fat substance that is present in the bloodstream. The greater portion of that waxy substance (approximately four fifths) is manufactured in the liver, and the remaining (one fifth) is consumed from the food we eat such as animal fat, eggs and dairy products. Our bodies need some cholesterol to function properly. The body uses this very substance to manufacture Vitamin D , (also a hormone) and other substances such as bile and acids to assist in the digestion of food. The presence of this substance in the body is a necessity, but an over abundance is what presents a problem. The build up of this substance is called plaque and it accumulates along the walls of the arteries. Over time this accumulation can cause narrowing of the arteries. This is known as atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. 
High cholesterol occurs when too much of this waxy substance is circulating through the body. The arteries which transport blood to the heart is known as coronary arteries and it is the narrowing of those arteries that leads to restricted blood and subsequently, coronary artery disease. Excessive cholesterol produced is usually transferred to the arteries, which in turn could produce negative results such as coronary blockage and heart disease.
Ever hear of lipoproteins? Lipoproteins are a molecule, which transports cholesterol. Lipoproteins are bonded to this deadly substance that is being carried through the bloodstream. Elevated levels of cholesterol can prove to be fatal. There are five major lipoproteins, each of which having a different function. Listed below are the ones mentioned most often:
· Low-density, (LDL) also known as the bad type because it is unstable, contains more fat and likely to fall apart and adhere to the artery walls. LDL transports this substance to the tissue.
The LDL-to-HDL ratio (also known as cardiac-risk factor) the fat is being deposited into the body tissues or broken down and excreted. The risk for high cholesterol and subsequent heart disease is reduced by lowering the LDL (the bad) and raising the HDL (the good). It is also important to keep your triglycerides at a safe level.
Omega 3 fatty acid, cod liver oil and fish oil supplements lowers cholesterol and cholesterol levels and may subsequently reduce the risk for heart attack as well as aid in the fight against having high blood pressure.Additionally, my personal fight against high cholesterol consists of taking L-arginine, L-citulline and omega 3 and policosanol. Please take a very close look at policosanol as it is believed to be better than many of the drugs prescribed for treatment. Listed below are some other suggestions.
· Eliminate coffee and consumption (both caffeinated and decaffeinated). · Body weight reduction · Regular exercise · Do not smoke · Increase the consumption of high fiber products · Drink water
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