Comments for How to reduce cholesterol http://www.howtoreducecholesterol.com/blog How to lower cholesterol naturally Sun, 04 Jul 2010 07:57:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Cholesterol Diet Foods by Stephen Guy-Clarke http://www.howtoreducecholesterol.com/blog/cholesterol-diet-foods/comment-page-1#comment-1188 Stephen Guy-Clarke Sun, 04 Jul 2010 07:57:54 +0000 http://www.howtoreducecholesterol.com/blog/cholesterol-diet-foods#comment-1188 It is important to note that dietary cholesterol may or may not contribute to heart disease depending on how the individual’s liver is able to regulate the plasma cholesterol level and the production of LDL. Certainly we know the body needs fats, but they must be the right kind. Good fats supply essential fatty acids, which are a very important link in our health chain. All cell membranes are composed of fats. Fats supply energy, act as an intestinal lubricant and carry the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K in the body. Unfortunately many of us in the West consume much too much of the wrong fats - that is, saturated, hydrogenated, and heated fats – which are linked to obesity, cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancer. It is important to note that dietary cholesterol may or may not contribute to heart disease depending on how the individual’s liver is able to regulate the plasma cholesterol level and the production of LDL. Certainly we know the body needs fats, but they must be the right kind. Good fats supply essential fatty acids, which are a very important link in our health chain. All cell membranes are composed of fats. Fats supply energy, act as an intestinal lubricant and carry the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K in the body. Unfortunately many of us in the West consume much too much of the wrong fats – that is, saturated, hydrogenated, and heated fats – which are linked to obesity, cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancer.

]]> Comment on Niacin Cholesterol by Stephen Guy-Clarke http://www.howtoreducecholesterol.com/blog/niacin-cholesterol/comment-page-1#comment-1125 Stephen Guy-Clarke Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:29:14 +0000 http://www.howtoreducecholesterol.com/blog/niacin-cholesterol#comment-1125 Niacin is a natural cholesterol lowering agent that, alone, has been shown to outperform prescriptive drugs in mild and even moderate cases. It helps your body to work on the cellular level and increases the health of the digestive system, improves circulation, promotes healthy skin and the sound functioning of your nervous system. Niacin supplements are available as nicotinamide or nicotinic acid. Nicotinamide is the form of niacin typically used in nutritional supplements and in food fortification. Nicotinic acid is available over the counter and with a prescription as a cholesterol lowering agent. According to Jane Higdon PhD of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, ‘Pharmacological doses of nicotinic acid, but not nicotinamide, have been known to reduce serum cholesterol since 1955. Only one randomized placebo-controlled multicenter trial examined the effect of nicotinic acid therapy alone (3 grams daily) on outcomes of cardiovascular disease. The Coronary Drug Project (CDP) followed over 8,000 men with a previous myocardial infarction (heart attack) for 6 years. In the group that took 3 grams of nicotinic acid daily, total blood cholesterol decreased by an average of 10%, triglycerides decreased by 26%, recurrent nonfatal myocardial infarction decreased by 27%, and cerebrovascular events (stroke + transient ischemic attacks) decreased by 26% compared to the placebo group.’ Sources Niacin and niacinamide are found in beef liver, brewer’s yeast, broccoli, carrots, cheese, corn flour, dates, eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, pork, potatoes, tomatoes, wheat germ, and whole wheat products. Cautions: People who are pregnant or who suffer from diabetes, glaucoma, gout, liver disease, or peptic ulcers should use niacin supplements with caution. Amounts over 500 milligrams daily may cause liver damage if taken for prolonged periods. Niacin is a natural cholesterol lowering agent that, alone, has been shown to outperform prescriptive drugs in mild and even moderate cases. It helps your body to work on the cellular level and increases the health of the digestive system, improves circulation, promotes healthy skin and the sound functioning of your nervous system.

Niacin supplements are available as nicotinamide or nicotinic acid. Nicotinamide is the form of niacin typically used in nutritional supplements and in food fortification. Nicotinic acid is available over the counter and with a prescription as a cholesterol lowering agent.

According to Jane Higdon PhD of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University,
‘Pharmacological doses of nicotinic acid, but not nicotinamide, have been known to reduce serum cholesterol since 1955. Only one randomized placebo-controlled
multicenter trial examined the effect of nicotinic acid therapy alone (3 grams daily) on outcomes of cardiovascular disease. The Coronary Drug Project (CDP) followed over 8,000 men with a previous myocardial infarction (heart attack) for 6 years. In the group that took 3 grams of nicotinic acid daily, total blood cholesterol decreased by an average of 10%, triglycerides decreased by 26%, recurrent nonfatal myocardial infarction decreased by 27%, and cerebrovascular events (stroke + transient ischemic attacks) decreased by 26% compared to the placebo group.’

Sources
Niacin and niacinamide are found in beef liver, brewer’s yeast, broccoli, carrots, cheese, corn flour, dates, eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, pork, potatoes, tomatoes, wheat germ, and whole wheat products.
Cautions:
People who are pregnant or who suffer from diabetes, glaucoma, gout, liver disease, or peptic ulcers should use niacin supplements with caution. Amounts over 500 milligrams daily may cause liver damage if taken for prolonged periods.

]]> Comment on Cholesterol Reducing Diet by Stephen Guy-Clarke http://www.howtoreducecholesterol.com/blog/cholesterol-reducing-diet/comment-page-1#comment-1052 Stephen Guy-Clarke Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:21:41 +0000 http://www.howtoreducecholesterol.com/blog/cholesterol-reducing-diet#comment-1052 It must be remembered that the liver will produce cholesterol if not enough is present. It is an important factor in maintaining good health. Therefore it is doubtful whether the efforts to lower cholesterol content by all means are justified, especially in the avoidance of foods containing cholesterol such as eggs and butter or using drugs that affect the production of cholesterol in the liver. It must be remembered that the liver will produce cholesterol if not enough is present. It is an important factor in maintaining good health. Therefore it is doubtful whether the efforts to lower cholesterol content by all means are justified, especially in the avoidance of foods containing cholesterol such as eggs and butter or using drugs that affect the production of cholesterol in the liver.

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