There’s no such thing as bad cholesterol

This is a myth.

Cholesterol is wrongly blamed as being the major cause and contributor of heart disease. It is widely believed that bad cholesterol clogs our arteries, but remarkably, there is absolutely no scientific evidence whatsoever to substantiate this claim.

Cholesterol is present in a large number of the cell membranes and has the responsibility of giving our cells stiffness and integrity.

The notion that high cholesterol levels lead to heart disease is baffling to say the least.

If we forget the old talk and take time out of our busy schedules to do research we will be amazed to discover that cholesterol levels, whether high or low, have absolutely no impact on the growth of atherosclerotic plaque, which is the major cause of heart disease.

Cholesterol plays a vital role in the repair and maintenance of the intestinal wall, preventing conditions like ulcerative colitis, and a wide range of intestinal disorders.

Cholesterol is craved by almost every cell that in our bodies because it is essential. It is so important that we have been given the amazing ability to manufacture it. Cholesterol is produced by the liver, brain and almost every cell in the body. It is the base structure where all of our sex hormones, bile acid and Vitamin D are produced.

Cholesterol does not indicate the presence of heart disease.

It is a well known fact that many people with heart disease have “normal” cholesterol levels. Remarkably, many people who have high cholesterol levels possess healthy hearts.

A study on heart attack victims shows that many have cholesterol levels within the socalled normal range.

Sugar and carbs are far more dangerous to our health than fat, than we have been conditioned by society to believe. Sugar is the leading contributor of high triglycerides, which in turn contribute to heart disease.

Inflammation is the true cause of heart disease and a diet that is high in carbohydrates and processed foods causes inflammation.

Adding to the causes of inflammation are stress, smoking and too much alcohol.

Low cholesterol is not healthy. Low cholesterol is linked with depression, aggression, Alzheimer’s and suicidal thoughts.

Cholesterol is required to make brain cells. Cholesterol is needed for memory and cognitive function.

It helps the body fight against infection.

When there is an infection present in the body, HDL goes down because it is used to fight the toxins, and this could be one of the main reasons why cholesterol is found at the site of inflammation.

This does not mean cholesterol is to be blamed for the inflammation.

Cholesterol is present to soothe the inflammation.

SIMON WRIGHT Chaguanas