Cholesterol
is an odorless soft waxy substance. Your body needs cholesterol to
function normally (for an example; as a component of cell membranes
and for the production of many hormones, Vitamin D, and bile acids,
which are important for the absorption of fat). Cholesterol is present
in all parts of the body, including the brain and nervous system,
muscle, skin liver and intestines, heart, skeleton, etc.
Your
blood cholesterol level is affected not only by the saturated fat
and cholesterol in your diet, but also by the cholesterol your body
produces. As a matter of fact, your body produces all the cholesterol
it needs, and the saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet only
serve to increase your blood cholesterol levels.
Cholesterol
travels in blood packages called lipoproteins. All lipoproteins are
formed in the liver and carry cholesterol through out the body.
Blood cholesterol packaged in low density lipoproteins (LDLs) is transported
from the liver to other parts of the body where it can be used.
LDLs carry most of the cholesterol in the blood, and if not removed
from the blood, cholesterol and fat can build up in the arteries contributing
to atherosclerosis. This is why LDL cholesterol is often called
"bad cholesterol". Cholesterol is also packaged in a high
density Lipoproteins (HDLs). HDLs carry cholesterol back to the liver
for processing or removal from the body. HDLs, therefore, help remove
cholesterol from the blood, preventing the accumulation of cholesterol
in the walls of the arteries. Thus they are often referred to as "good
cholesterol".
LDL
and HDL levels provide information on your risk of developing coronary
heart disease. A high LDL cholesterol level or a low HDL cholesterol
level puts you at increased risk. LDL and HDL cholesterol levels more
accurately predict your risk for coronary heart disease than a total
cholesterol level alone.
More
than 50 percent of all adults in America have an increase risk of
coronary heart disease because of elevated cholesterol levels.
Medical professionals and journals have noted that elevated plasma
totals and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are major risk
factors for coronary heart disease, and the reduction of LDL cholesterol
in high risk individuals leads to lower incidence of fatal and nonfatal
cardiac events. When referring to the National Cholesterol Education
Program (NCEP) criteria, approximately 57 percent of adult Americans
have borderline high or high total cholesterol concentrations and
are candidates for cholesterol lowering programs.
Intake factors:
The average American diet is about 35 to 40 percent fat (15 to 20 percent saturated). Less than 10 percent of your calories should come from saturated fat.
Intrinsic
factors:
Body
metabolism has an effect on how rapidly cholesterol is removed from
your blood stream and how much new cholesterol is manufactured by
your liver. As you grow older, your total blood cholesterol level
will naturally tend to rise.
Absorption factors:
Absorption
factors help to lower your blood cholesterol level by blocking absorption
of substances that the body uses to make more cholesterol. Dietary
fiber plays an important role in this area.
Recommended
Usage
One tablet 30 minutes before meals or snacks
Two tablets 30 minutes prior to especially heavy meals
Supplement
Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Servings Per Container: 90
Amount
Per Serving
Beta-Sitosterol Complex 300mg
Pectin (Citrus) 30mg
Calcium
42mg (as Di-Calcium Phosphate)
Phosphorous
26mg (as Di-Calcium Phosphate)
Other
Ingredients:
Microcrystalline Cellulose,
Lecithin, Cellulose, Silica,
Polyvinylyprolidone,
Croscarmellose Sodium,
Magnesium Sterate,
Vinegar (cider)
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The
statements contained within this fact sheet have not been evaluated
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not
intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
