Lower Cholesterol Naturally

There is irrefutable scientific evidence that high cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). It has become increasingly evident that the direct relationship of cholesterol level to risk of heart attack exists at all but the lowest cholesterol levels. Less than 10% of the adult population in America actually has the cholesterol levels that meet the newest recommendations designed for more significant reduction in cardiac deaths.

These lower cholesterol levels that are thought to be truly cardiac protective are best reflected by the recommendations to maintain LDL cholesterol below 100 or total cholesterol below 150 mg/dl. The conclusion is that the cholesterol levels in the American population need to be much lower to further reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of premature death in America. Recent trials have led medical authorities to recommend cholesterol-lowering drugs to the vast majority of Americans.

When resorting to medical intervention, rather than dietary modifications, other problems arise. High cholesterol individuals relying on drugs, rather than following a healthy diet with foods that have been shown to lower cholesterol, are at risk of serious side effects from the prescription medications. The known side effects for various statins (the most popular and effective medications used to lower cholesterol) include hepatitis, jaundice, other liver problems, gastrointestinal upsets, muscle problems, and a variety of blood complications such as reduced platelet levels and anemia.

For true protection against heart disease and premature death, there is a clear-cut answer—become a Nutritarian.

Since most diet-related chronic illnesses such as heart disease and high cholesterol are caused by dietary and lifestyle factors. The first step is to know how you are eating versus how you should be eating to maximize your health and be at your ideal weight. Eat Right America’s Nutrition Prescription is intended to give you specific recommendations on how you can eat your way to great health.