If you're fighting high cholesterol, look no further than TriVita's Omega Prime. Omega Prime is a high source of omega-23 fatty acids, considered essential fatty acids. They are essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. For this reason, omega-3 fatty acids must be obtained from food and/or dietary supplements.
According to TriVita's Chief Science Officer, Brazos Minshew, the guidelines for healthy cholesterol have changed. New targets have been established that tell us that perhaps our efforts to manage cholesterol and other blood lipids have been inadequate. This is especially true when we consider the target for LDL (low density lipoprotein), the so-called "bad" cholesterol.
Why should we be concerned with our LDL level? How did we get into such a deplorable state when it comes to managing our cholesterol? How can we use this information to improve our health?
What is LDL?
Low density lipoproteins (LDL) are often considered to be a "bad" form of cholesterol. But this is an extreme mischaracterization of a very beneficial fat in our blood. You see, your body makes important things out of LDL: brain cells and nerves are shielded with LDL cholesterol-based fats. And hormones in your bloodstream and inside your cells are made from LDL cholesterol. So, LDL is not really "bad," just misunderstood!
The dark side of cholesterol metabolism occurs when a person over-produces LDL and when LDL particles become sticky, oxidized and inflamed. This is one cause of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), which leads to heart attack and stroke, peripheral artery disease (PAD) and other diseases of your blood vessels.
Why cholesterol is "high"
We also make hormones from good cholesterol. Most doctors recommend over 1,200 milligrams of omega-3 fats for building healthy hormones and reducing "bad" cholesterol. Omega Prime® contains beneficial omega-3 fats. You may find that you need more Omega Prime every day to build cholesterol into trophic hormones.
Estrogen, progesterone, DHEA and testosterone are examples of trophic hormones. They are made of the same substance: cholesterol. If your body is unable to convert cholesterol into these hormones you may see your blood levels of cholesterol rise. You can bring your cholesterol down and your low hormones up by supporting cholesterol-to-hormone conversion. TriVita can help support healthy hormone metabolism with supplements such as Omega Prime, Vitamin E, Balanced Woman™ and Prostate Health Formula.
The most critical balance of hormones occurs between insulin and glucagon. When we sleep too little, when we are stressed too much and when we eat too much sugar - especially high fructose corn syrup - our insulin levels stay too high for too long and cause insulin resistance. High levels of insulin cause the liver to release high levels of cholesterol and LDL. Oxidized LDL inflames, gets sticky and clogs arteries.
Glucagon is a liver hormone that balances blood sugar and lowers cholesterol and LDL. TriVita supports glucagon metabolism with adaptogens for stress and Leanology™ capsules to sustain healthy blood sugar. They also assist with LDL "stickiness" by using robust levels of Vitamin C. TriVita helps your body reduce inflammation with Betalains found in Nopalea™.
TriVita has an entire arsenal of products to keep your body healthy. To learn more about TriVita Products, click on the previous link.
Jeffrey Sloe
Independent TriVita Business Affiliate - #12871028
440-725-3729
The above information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.
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* www.trivita.com/trivita-mailings/wwr/2009/November/20091128/0150-cholesterol-pf.html?tref=12871028&sid=4403
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