1. Cholesterol is a fatFALSE

Cholesterol is not used for energy

like a fat

Cholesterol is not digested like a fat

Cholesterol does not have the

nutritional value of a fat

Cholesterol is an alcohol molecule

(sterol family)

2. Oxidative stress and inflammation are the root cause of elevated LDL’sTRUE

Artery walls must be damaged before arterial plaque is formed

LDL does not damage the endothelium (artery lining), oxidation does -

also chronic dehydration LDL tries to repair the damage

3. High Cholesterol is a Disease

FalseHigh cholesterol is not a diseaseIt is a symptom

Cholesterol raises as a response to inflammation to protect the nerves and brain against exposure to fat soluble toxins and heavy metals

University San Diego School of Medicine

Study showed High cholesterol can be protective

against environmental toxins rather than harmful

Low cholesterol is a risk factor for heart arrhythmias

High cholesterol readings are associated with protection from neurotoxins and heavy metals

Cholesterol facts

60% of Cholesterol used for production of bile salts

Cholesterol is precursor to hormone production

Cholesterol is used for repair in the bodyCholesterol is precursor to Vitamin D

productionCholesterol acts as an anti-oxidantCholesterol plays a role with serotonin85% of breast milk is Cholesterol

Bottom Line

Cholesterol is Cholesterol

There is no good and bad

It is all good

4. The lower your cholesterol, the healthier you will be

FALSEEuropean Heart JournalPublished 3 year study 11,500 patientsHaving low cholesterol -

Increase in lung cancer Increase in other cancers Higher risk of cardiac death Erectile dysfunction and infertility Loss of memory and mental focus

European Heart Journal 1997, 18, 52-59

4. The lower your cholesterol, the healthier you will be

Swedish Researcher

Individuals with low cholesterol suffer from

frequent and severe infections

Individuals with high cholesterol had a

lower mortality than the average population

Uffe Ravnskov, MD, PhD, independent researcher Magle Stora Kyrkogata 9, S-223250 Lund, Sweden

5. Cholesterol less than 150 significantly reduces your risk of heart

diseaseFALSEJournal of American Medical Association30 years of follow-up from the Framingham Study

No correlation between high cholesterol and mortality, but correlation between low cholesterol and mortality

CVD death rates increased 14% for every 1 mg/dl drop in total cholesterol per year

Anderson KM. Cholesterol and Mortality, 30 years of Follow-up from Framingham study. JAMA 1987 Apr 24;257(16):2176-80

5. Cholesterol less than 150 significantly reduces your risk of heart disease

Journal of Cardiac FailurePaper on Low Cholesterol

Analysis of 1,134 patients with heart disease Low cholesterol was associated with worse

outcomes in heart failure patients and impaired survival rates

Elevated cholesterol was not associated with hypertension, diabetes or coronary heart disease.

Horwich TB. Et.al. Low Serum Total Cholesterol is Associated with Marked Increase in Mortality in Advanced Heart Failure. J

Card. Fail. 2002 Aug;8(4):216-214

5. Cholesterol less than 150 significantly reduces your risk of heart disease

Low cholesterol readings are associated with

Increased risk for cancer Increased risk for stroke Increased risk for depression and suicide Increased risk for symptoms from exposure

to:•Neurotoxins•Mercury and other heavy metals•Cyclosporin

Cancer risk and cholesterol levels

Lowest risk >240 Average risk 195-230 Increased risk <195 High < 165 Highest < 140

6. The use of statin drugs lowers your risk of heart disease

FALSE Despite successful attempts to lower

cholesterol with statin drugs the mortality from heart disease is more than double what is was in 1996.

Horwich TB. Et.al. Low Serum Total Cholesterol is Associated with Marked Increase in Mortality in Advanced

Heart Failure. J Card. Fail. 2002 Aug;8(4):216-214

Adverse Effects of Statins Known carcinogens in experiments w/animals Increase risk of polyneuropathy 14 times Deplete CoQ10, lower antioxidant levels Liver dysfunction Causes inflammation - Muscle pain Memory loss, lack of concentration and

amnesia Insomnia, weakness and fatigue Erectile dysfunction Difficulty in managing diabetes, raises insulin

levels Total annual sales of statins = $25 billion/year

7. Your risk of death is two times higher with low cholesterol than it is with high

cholesterolTRUE

Study with 11,500 patients showed that the risk of death in the low cholesterol group (160mg/dl and below) was 2.27 times higher than those with high cholesterol.

Most common cause of death in low cholesterol patients was cancer.

European Heart Journal (1997) 18,52-59.

8. The optimal cholesterol level is around 225

TRUE

Wholistic - Normal suggestion is

175-275

“O” blood types are on higher end of

spectrum

Cholesterol Facts

Liver does not use fats to make

cholesterol

Cholesterol is a by-product of protein

metabolism

Body adjusts the ratio of HDL’s to LDL’s

constantly to meet the needs of the body

at any given time

Cholesterol Facts

High LDL and low HDL – good indicator of mercury or solvent toxicity and/or pesticide exposure

Low HDL – associated with increase risk of toxicity, constipation, lack of exercise and high sugar, carbohydrates and low fat diet

Balancing Cholesterol Naturally

Remove toxins from the body and environment

avoid toxic chemicals – including

chlorine,

bromides, fluorides, pesticides, solvents,

heavy metals

Increase antioxidants

Eat balanced diet - colors

Exercise

Lowering High Cholesterol

First find and remove cause

Fiber supplement

Eat quality fats

Ho Shou Wu, Red Yeast Rice and

Guggul – excellent for lowering

cholesterol