1 Cholesterol is a fat FALSE Cholesterol is

1. Cholesterol is a fat FALSE 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’s TRUE Ø Artery walls must be damaged before arterial plaque is formed Ø LDL does not damage the endothelium (artery lining), oxidation does also chronic dehydration Ø LDL tries to repair the damage

3. High Cholesterol is a Disease False High cholesterol is not a disease It 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 l High cholesterol can be protective against environmental toxins rather than harmful l Low cholesterol is a risk factor for heart arrhythmias Ø 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 body Cholesterol is precursor to Vitamin D production Cholesterol acts as an anti-oxidant Cholesterol plays a role with serotonin 85% of breast milk is Cholesterol

Bottom Line Ø Cholesterol is Cholesterol Ø There is no good and bad Ø It is all good

4. The lower your cholesterol, the healthier you will be FALSE European Heart Journal Published 3 year study 11, 500 patients Having low cholesterol l Increase in lung cancer l Increase in other cancers l Higher risk of cardiac death l Erectile dysfunction and infertility l 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 l Individuals with low cholesterol suffer from frequent and severe infections l Individuals with high cholesterol had a lower mortality than the average population Uffe Ravnskov, MD, Ph. D, independent researcher Magle Stora Kyrkogata 9, S-223250 Lund, Sweden

5. Cholesterol less than 150 significantly reduces your risk of heart disease FALSE Journal of American Medical Association 30 years of follow-up from the Framingham Study l l 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 Failure Paper on Low Cholesterol l 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 l l 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 l l l 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 Ø 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 l l l l l Ø Known carcinogens in experiments w/animals Increase risk of polyneuropathy 14 times Deplete Co. Q 10, 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 cholesterol TRUE Ø Study with 11, 500 patients showed that the risk of death in the low cholesterol group (160 mg/dl and below) was 2. 27 times higher than those with high cholesterol. Ø 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 Ø Wholistic - Normal suggestion is 175 -275 Ø “O” blood types are on higher end of spectrum

Cholesterol Facts Ø Liver does not use fats to make cholesterol Ø Cholesterol is a by-product of protein metabolism Ø Body adjusts the ratio of HDL’s to LDL’s constantly to meet the needs of the body at any given time

Cholesterol Facts Ø High LDL and low HDL – good indicator of mercury or solvent toxicity and/or pesticide exposure Ø Low HDL – associated with increase risk of toxicity, constipation, lack of exercise and high sugar, carbohydrates and low fat diet

Balancing Cholesterol Naturally Ø Remove toxins from the body and environment avoid toxic chemicals – including chlorine, bromides, fluorides, pesticides, solvents, heavy metals Ø Increase antioxidants Ø Eat balanced diet - colors Ø Exercise

Lowering High Cholesterol Ø First find and remove cause Ø Fiber supplement Ø Eat quality fats Ø Ho Shou Wu, Red Yeast Rice and Guggul – excellent for lowering cholesterol