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Drug-Free Cholesterol Reduction
By Michael Rupkalvis
Cardiovascular disease is now thought to be our Number 1 killer, as it is estimated that just under one million Americans die from cardiovascular related illnesses each year.

Reducing levels, specifically LDL (the "bad" that creates plaque in our arteries that can then block blood flow to the brain & heart), can greatly improve cardiovascular health.

The causes of higher than normal are ingesting too many animal products, especially dairy products and red meat, and the liver itself producing too much cholesterol.

So how can one go about reducing safely?

We'll deal initially with factors that are not related to diet. These include getting some natural sunshine daily and employing a regular regime of exercise of around 30 to 45 minutes duration, such as walking, bike riding or swimming, to aid in strengthening your cardiovascular system as a whole. In addition, you should try to lose any excess pounds that you are carrying. Just burning off ten pounds can result in a definite lowering of your cholesterol. And, of course, smoking and alcohol consumption should be eliminated or kept to a minimum. For alcohol, men should restrict themselves to two drinks a day, and women just one.

More important perhaps is adjusting your diet. First some basic advice. Make sure you drink at least six glasses of water each day. Reduce the amount of animal and dairy foods you eat to no more than ten percent of your calorie intake. Try to limit yourself to lean cuts of meat and skim milk. Some species of fish, including tuna, halibut

and cod, contain a lot less than red meat. Other fish such as mackerel and salmon have high levels of certain acids which help your cardiovascular functioning. Eat more foods rich in dietary fiber, as well as vegetables and fresh fruits, and avoid fried foods and hydrogenated oils.

We'll now set out some of the natural foods that can help reduce your levels of cholesterol. An excellent way to reduce the we consume from actually entering our bloodstream is to eat a good quantity of fibrous whole grains. You should choose pastas and breads made from whole grains, and switch to brown rice. You should also try to eat a lot of nuts and soy foods, as well as sprouts and seaweed.

Some vitamins can also be very useful specifically C, B6 and E. Other natural supplements that can aid in lowering include garlic, carnitine, pantothine, soy, grape seed and chromium. Some of these actually increase the amount of the good (HDL), which can help significantly. Both plant sterols and Omega-3 fatty acids are also contributors to the health of your heart. Blueberries, too, are very helpful in lowering cholesterol. You should also make it a habit to drink every day a glass of your favorite fruit juice mixed with soy protein and spirulina.

While following the above guidelines on a daily basis can help most people to lower their down to healthy levels, some people may still need either a medication or a natural supplement. You should consult your physician if you find your high levels are not being helped by dietary means and daily exercise.
Michael Rupkalvis operates the LifeFormulas website, which includes a unique blog detailing his daily activities with the ITV Ventures opportunity. One of the products he offers through that business is Lipistat , a supplement designed to lower cholesterol naturally, without medications.


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(kuh-LES-tur-all) — Cholesterol comes from many foods. It is used to make hormones and for several other purposes. You get cholesterol from many foods, especially animal products like meat, milk, and cheese.
 

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