Interesting I’d be interested in trying it if I find out how to do this. Have a scan coming up to check for build up in my arteries in a week or so.
I have out of control small LDL particles that can clog up your veins and arteries even though my cholesterol levels are normal and have excellent good cholesterol.
I take 2000 mg of Dr Mercola’s vitamin C daily to which I only recently added 1000 mg of Lysine
I have out of control small LDL particles that can clog up your veins and arteries
I question that. I think it is a theory, not proven.
From what I can tell, the only difference between HDL and LDL is the DIRECTION that the cholesterol is traveling.
LDL "leaves da liver," sending cholesterol from the liver to various parts of the body that NEED it.
HDL "heads to da liver," collecting excess cholesterol from the body so the liver can repurpose it.
Everytime they come up with a theory, and research proves the theory wrong, they double down on the theory by creating an additional factor to save the theory, rather than considering they should scrap the theory altogether and start over. I suspect this is where the "small particle LDL" idea comes from.
Similar to the Big Bang Theory. The entire theory started with, and still rests on, a particular explanation of the observance of Red Shift of distant stars.
So, they did some experiements to verify, but the experiments failed. So, they invented an imaginary variable called "dark matter," which "just has to be there" in order to save the BBT.
But when they then did experiements to prove that, they failed again. So, they invented "dark energy" to save the "BBT plus dark matter" theory.
That, too, failed.
They keep trying to save their pet theory by addiing additional things, with zero proof, and with consistent failed results when trying to prove.
Cholesterol is very similar.
Higher cholesterol levels are actually associated with LOWER mortality, not higher.
The whole thing -- and the medical industry in general -- is a clusterfuck.
BTW: I'm not saying there is anything wrong with doing the Linus Pauling method. Probably a good idea, maybe even a great idea. I'm just pointing out that the "danger" of cholesterol is overrated.
From what I have been reading, cholesterol is a natural substance in the blood needed for repair and fuel. The brain is made of fat, and the heart runs on fat.
If there is a 'build-up' of fluffy stuff, it is because a blood vessel is damaged. Sort of like a 'soft scab' - the cholesterol is mixed with fibrin, which catches it, along with other blood components, like a fishing-net. IF the scab gets too big, it can burst and block the vessel.
Why are the blood vessels damaged?
Recent studies say it is consistent, frequent and persistent high blood-sugar. The correlation between insulin resistance and artherosclerosis must not be ignored - but it generally is. The sugar molecule is spikey for one, and blood pressure goes up when sugar is in the blood, stretching the vessels - sort of like a weak inner tube.
It all boils down to the biggest scam in history - the idea that sugar is fine, and animal fat is the baddy. We were all exposed to the idea that 'heart-healthy' meant cutting down on animal fats. And we were marketed all that fake fat, as well. (Margerine and seed oils). So we were force-fed the very bad 'food pyramid' which dictated that we must cut down on butter, meat and eggs and replace it with pasta, 'whole grains' (shudder) and bread. Oh and 'statins' which are meant to lower fat in the blood-stream. What are side-effects of statins? Dementia and heart-attacks (which statins were theoreticaly supposed to prevent):, Just saying. The medicos then say the resulting heart-attack is congenital (something they can do nothing about, supposedly).
On a supplement note: Vitamin C can help and so can small doses of Chromium, which helps with sugar cravings and can contribute to minor weight-loss - best taken at the end of a major weight-loss journey for those stubborn last pounds. Also check out C15:0 - Pentadecanoic Acid. Yes, we have been deprived of essential fatty acids.
But ultimately, the best thing is to STOP eating sugar altogether, and that includes 'natural' sugars like fructose from dried fruit). Such dietary change can be hard for some, because one gets withdrawals. But trust me, there is light at the end of the tunnel - one can enjoy a full-fat steak.
Eating butter from a spoon can also help with cravings, from experience. At first, one might feel guilty just eating butter (!).
My understanding of how it works is that sugar molecules create tears in the linings of the blood vessels.
Cholesterol is sent to repair the damage, like spackle on dry wall.
Doctors operate, see the cholesterol in the blood vessels, and conclude that the cholesterol caused the damage. This is similar to seeing firemen at a fire, and concluding that the firemen caused the fire.
Maybe the firemen, and the cholesterol, are fixing the problem and not causing it.
Interesting I’d be interested in trying it if I find out how to do this. Have a scan coming up to check for build up in my arteries in a week or so.
I have out of control small LDL particles that can clog up your veins and arteries even though my cholesterol levels are normal and have excellent good cholesterol.
I take 2000 mg of Dr Mercola’s vitamin C daily to which I only recently added 1000 mg of Lysine
I question that. I think it is a theory, not proven.
From what I can tell, the only difference between HDL and LDL is the DIRECTION that the cholesterol is traveling.
LDL "leaves da liver," sending cholesterol from the liver to various parts of the body that NEED it.
HDL "heads to da liver," collecting excess cholesterol from the body so the liver can repurpose it.
Everytime they come up with a theory, and research proves the theory wrong, they double down on the theory by creating an additional factor to save the theory, rather than considering they should scrap the theory altogether and start over. I suspect this is where the "small particle LDL" idea comes from.
Similar to the Big Bang Theory. The entire theory started with, and still rests on, a particular explanation of the observance of Red Shift of distant stars.
So, they did some experiements to verify, but the experiments failed. So, they invented an imaginary variable called "dark matter," which "just has to be there" in order to save the BBT.
But when they then did experiements to prove that, they failed again. So, they invented "dark energy" to save the "BBT plus dark matter" theory.
That, too, failed.
They keep trying to save their pet theory by addiing additional things, with zero proof, and with consistent failed results when trying to prove.
Cholesterol is very similar.
Higher cholesterol levels are actually associated with LOWER mortality, not higher.
The whole thing -- and the medical industry in general -- is a clusterfuck.
BTW: I'm not saying there is anything wrong with doing the Linus Pauling method. Probably a good idea, maybe even a great idea. I'm just pointing out that the "danger" of cholesterol is overrated.
From what I have been reading, cholesterol is a natural substance in the blood needed for repair and fuel. The brain is made of fat, and the heart runs on fat.
If there is a 'build-up' of fluffy stuff, it is because a blood vessel is damaged. Sort of like a 'soft scab' - the cholesterol is mixed with fibrin, which catches it, along with other blood components, like a fishing-net. IF the scab gets too big, it can burst and block the vessel.
Why are the blood vessels damaged?
Recent studies say it is consistent, frequent and persistent high blood-sugar. The correlation between insulin resistance and artherosclerosis must not be ignored - but it generally is. The sugar molecule is spikey for one, and blood pressure goes up when sugar is in the blood, stretching the vessels - sort of like a weak inner tube.
It all boils down to the biggest scam in history - the idea that sugar is fine, and animal fat is the baddy. We were all exposed to the idea that 'heart-healthy' meant cutting down on animal fats. And we were marketed all that fake fat, as well. (Margerine and seed oils). So we were force-fed the very bad 'food pyramid' which dictated that we must cut down on butter, meat and eggs and replace it with pasta, 'whole grains' (shudder) and bread. Oh and 'statins' which are meant to lower fat in the blood-stream. What are side-effects of statins? Dementia and heart-attacks (which statins were theoreticaly supposed to prevent):, Just saying. The medicos then say the resulting heart-attack is congenital (something they can do nothing about, supposedly).
On a supplement note: Vitamin C can help and so can small doses of Chromium, which helps with sugar cravings and can contribute to minor weight-loss - best taken at the end of a major weight-loss journey for those stubborn last pounds. Also check out C15:0 - Pentadecanoic Acid. Yes, we have been deprived of essential fatty acids.
But ultimately, the best thing is to STOP eating sugar altogether, and that includes 'natural' sugars like fructose from dried fruit). Such dietary change can be hard for some, because one gets withdrawals. But trust me, there is light at the end of the tunnel - one can enjoy a full-fat steak.
Eating butter from a spoon can also help with cravings, from experience. At first, one might feel guilty just eating butter (!).
I agree.
My understanding of how it works is that sugar molecules create tears in the linings of the blood vessels.
Cholesterol is sent to repair the damage, like spackle on dry wall.
Doctors operate, see the cholesterol in the blood vessels, and conclude that the cholesterol caused the damage. This is similar to seeing firemen at a fire, and concluding that the firemen caused the fire.
Maybe the firemen, and the cholesterol, are fixing the problem and not causing it.
This is exactly what is happening.
Cholesterol is also needed in the production of certain hormones.
Yes, and making vitamin D from sunshine.
Vitamin D and Cholesterol are very similar.
https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2016/04/link-between-cholesterol-and-vitamin-d-production-identified#:~:text=unsw.edu.au-,UNSW%20scientists%20have%20identified%20a%20molecular%20switch%20in%20the%20body,is%20produced%20in%20the%20skin.
... and this implies that sunbathing (even on a GOOD sunbed) will help lower cholesterol, if that is your aim. It does other things too, BTW.