Cholesterol is an important body compound and an unhealthy substance. Cholesterol helps your body digest dietary fats and produce hormones, helps to build cell walls and supports other bodily functions. Cholesterol is transported through the bloodstream to your body’s tissues where it is used, stored, or excreted. Cholesterol are called lipoproteins, which can be either good or bad. Bad cholesterols can build up on artery walls, affecting blood flow which can lead to the heart being starved of oxygen, resulting in chest pain known as angina. If build up persists and blood clots fully block a coronary artery, this can cause heart attacks (myocardial infarction) or death.

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Cholesterol Support Benefits:
*Lowers LDL while increasing HDL levels
*Supports blood flow & circulation
*Combats heart disease, heart attack & stroke
*Maintains healthy arteries

Cholesterol – The Good & The Bad
Lipoproteins are broken into two groups: high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). HDL is a good kind of cholesterol that helps maintain blood flow and frees arteries of blockage. LDL, on the other hand, can negatively impact your health by causing fatty acid deposits to grow in arteries, which can lead to lower blood flow and can substantially increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. High LDL levels are an indicator of heart attack risk.

Cholesterol Support
Fighting cholesterol levels to keep them low or within appropriate levels can be done through a number of methods. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to lower LDL while increasing HDL levels. Selenium is a mineral know to benefit cholesterol levels. Only required in small amounts, Selenium deficiency can lead to danger of heart attack. Green tea and policosanol are two substances that are recognised for their ability to lower LDL and raise HDL. Artichoke leaf extract is another helpful substance in terms of cholesterol, which can assist your body by decreasing the rate at which cholesterol is synthesised in the body.

Healthy Arteries & Blood Flow
Inositol is a form of niacin and a B complex vitamin that encourages the liver to eliminate fats. Vitamin E is a nutrient that fights cholesterol plaque build up in the linings of the arteries, helping to limit inflammation and the tightening of arteries that can lead to heart attacks and stroke. Ginkgo biloba is an herb that limits circulatory problems by enhancing blood flow, acting as a blood thinner, and decreasing the risk of blood clots from plaque accumulation on blood vessel walls.