Our body needs cholesterol to make bile salts, hormones and vitamin D. Cholesterol is mainly produced by the liver. Cholesterol will build up on the artery walls when the level of cholesterol in the blood is too high. There are 2 main types of blood cholesterol: LDL (the "Bad" cholesterol) and HDL (the "Good" cholesterol).Cholesterol can’t dissolve in the blood. It has to be transported to and from the cells by carriers called lipoproteins.
LDL (Bad) Cholesterol
When too much LDL (bad) cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. Together with other substances, it can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can narrow the arteries and make them less flexible. More and more plaques will narrow the arteries lumen and may eventually block blood flow. Therefore LDL is considered the "Bad" cholesterol. Saturated fats and trans fatty acids are the most important factors that raise blood cholesterol.
HDL (good) Cholesterol
About one-fourth to one-third of blood cholesterol is carried by high-density lipoprotein (HDL). HDL cholesterol is known as “good” cholesterol, because high levels of HDL seem to protect against heart attack. Low levels of HDL (less than 40 mg/dL) also increase the risk of heart disease. The good HDL, takes away excess cholesterol and carries it back to the liver to be excreted. It can also remove some of the cholesterol already attached to the artery walls. Therefore HDL is considered the "Good" cholesterol as high levels of HDL in the blood can decrease the risk of heart disease. Physical activity can also raise HDL level.
Cholesterol Combo from Nepatica will help you to maintain a healthy cholesterol level in a natural way. Cholesterol Combo contains Red Yeast Rice (200 mg), Garlic (100 mg), Guggul (100 mg), Apple Pectin (75 mg) and Cayenne (50mg).
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