What
Makes Cholest-Defense a Breakthrough in Lowering Cholesterol?
It
has been established that there is a relationship between intake of
diets that include plant sterol/stanol
esters and reduced risk of heart disease through the intermediate
link of blood cholesterol or blood total and LDL cholesterol. Cholest-Defense
combines antioxidants with newly developed plant sterols.
What
proof is there that plant sterols help lower cholesterol?. According
to the FDA, foods containing
at least .65g per
serving of plant sterol esters, eaten twice a day with meals for a
daily total intake of at least 1.3 g, as part of a diet low in saturated
fat
and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease naturally. Scientific
evidence also establishes that including plant sterol/stanol esters
in the diet helps to lower blood total and LDL cholesterol
levels.(1) Cholest-Defense
is one of the most effective and best-selling natural cholesterol-lowering
supplement today. What else is in Cholest-Defense? B
Vitamins to Keep
Watch Over Homocysteine Levels.
One of the major culprits attributing to poor cardiovascular health is
homocysteine, which is a protein produced naturally in the body. (2)
At low levels, homocysteine may present no danger. However, elevated
levels of homocysteine may contribute to poor vascular function and
atherosclerosis. High levels can also contribute to depression. Vitamins
B-6, B-12, and Folic Acid may help lower plasma homocysteine levels. Soy for a Healthy Heart!
Another plant extract that may be beneficial to your heart is Soy. Researchers
noticed that menopausal Asian women, whose diets are high in soy foods,
have healthier vascular function than Westerners. (3) Good vascular
function means healthy blood flow. Soy has also been shown to reduce
cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic men, increase HDL, and protect
LDL from oxidation. (4) Antioxidants for Extra Insurance!
You also need antioxidants to protect LDL from being
oxidized by free radicals. Vitamin E (from mixed Tocopherols & Tocotrienols)
(5) and Vitamin C-rich Pomegranate Fruit can be beneficial
in reducing
oxidative damage. (6) Chromium for a Healthy Heart
Studies show that Chromium may help support
cardiovascular health. (7) Chromium may also maintain healthy
blood sugar levels. Conclusion
With a healthy lifestyle and the addition of supplements containing natural
ingredients like Soy and plant sterols, you can help maintain healthy
cholesterol levels.
REFERENCES
1. Br. Med. J. 2000. 320:861-4.
2.
Circulation, Sept 1997;96:1745-1749, p2 of 13.
3. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, 1997; 17(12):3392-98.
4. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis,&Vascular Biology 1997;17:3392-3398
(pg 11 of 16).
5. Atherosclerosis. 2005 Oct;182(2):367-74.
6. Nitric Oxide. 2007 Aug;17(1):50-4.
7. Horm Metab Res. 2007 Oct;39(10):743-51.
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