Cholesterol is a vital molecule, without which all of us would die. It has been demonized by the makers of statin drugs and as a result, most people have become conditioned to avoid foods containing cholesterol. This is a big mistake that can place a bigger burden on the body since cholesterol supports the body’s needs. It helps us to make Vitamin D, sex hormones, and steroid hormones. It is also essential to all of our cell membranes and important to the brain for nerve signal function. It also plays a role in the metabolism of fats and our immune defenses. Therefore suppressing or avoiding cholesterol can deprive us of several important nutrients and impair many body functions.
Here at Sanoviv we recognize the importance of cholesterol as a remarkable and necessary substance.
The cholesterol-heart disease theory is a myth, and there are many studies that actually support this fact. We also improve the body’s utilization of this important nutrient that is mainly made in the liver, although some is obtained from food. Cholesterol is not the big elephant in the room; it is not the underlying cause of the #1 killer in the world (heart disease). What really contributes to the world epidemic of cardiovascular disease is oxidized cholesterol or small density cholesterol molecules in addition to sugar, inflammation from gastrointestinal tract, dental inflammation (gums) as well as toxicity and heavy metals.
It is important to reduce cardiovascular risk, but focusing on cholesterol is not the answer. At Sanoviv we reduce risk by using nutrients and educating about diet and lifestyle. Our focus includes the following tips:
- Improve blood vessel health by using a combination of magnesium, activated folic acid, B-complex vitamins, balanced essential fatty acids, L-arginine and other key nutrients.
- The best way to improve your body’s utilization of cholesterol is by using balanced essential fatty acids, fermented garlic, Coenzyme Q10, L-carnitine, chromium, curcumin, quercetin, niacin, vitamin E, and resveratrol.
- Support the liver which is where most blood cholesterol is produced. A good liver formula includes nutrients such as milk thistle, N-acetyl-cysteine, alpha lipoic acid and turmeric.
- Reduce stress and practice regular physical activity and breathing exercises. Spend time outdoors.
- Eat healthy cholesterol-enriched foods like eggs, liver and oysters along with fermented foods such as yogurt and fermented vegetables. Eat sulfur rich foods like garlic and onions. Avoid sugar and hydrogenated oils (most processed foods) and drink plenty of pure water.
Sanoviv recommends the following books to help you better understand the importance of cholesterol and the myths surrounding the use of drug therapy for the prevention of heart disease:
The Great Cholesterol Myth: Why Lowering Your Cholesterol Won’t Prevent Heart Disease
The Statin Free Plan by Jonny Bowden PhD, CNS and Stephen Sinatra MD
Ignore the awkward! How the Cholesterol Myths are Kept Alive by Uffe Ravnskov
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Heart Disease by Mark Houston MD
Why are so many health professionals in the US and Canada still insisting that all people over 50 should be on Statin drugs…just because? Where is the logic? How do you discuss with that type of professional ego?
Ok, so the main question is still unanswered. What causes artery to be clogged? How to avoid it?
Another great article! I love that these are presented in such a way that anyone can grasp the information, and learn from them.
Thank you Sanoviv, and Dr. Wentz for looking after our health!
Excelente información, gracias por compartirla . muchas personas desconocemos la importancia de la nutrición en las funciones básicas de nuestras células ya que aun en las escuelas de medicina y en general en la formación de los recursos para la salud la educación va dirigida hacia el proceso de la enfermedad y como curar mas no en como prevenir la enfermedad y mantener la salud.
I am so glad that you uphold the fact that the cholesterol-heart disease theory is a myth. Doctors are still pushing it however, and it is very difficult to convince them of it since they are hard-wired to perceive patients as little more than ignorant sheep and not worth listening to as well as having their own agenda to promote (medical as well as political). I have known this for a number of years, mainly from the articles of Uffe Ravnskov and other authors and have never avoided cholesterol-rich foods.
I have always maintained that a rise in cholesterol is not the symptom to target, but is rather the sign that something is wrong in the body’s functioning. The causes can be found in the hormonal-endocrine system (hormonal imbalance raises cholesterol), liver malfunction (for ex. fatty liver will also raise cholesterol levels), prescription drugs that alter the natural chemistry of the body (these are numerous – one of which is synthetic hormone replacement therapy drugs) and many other causes.
It seems one must have a medical degree with a thorough training in physiology and endocrinology, cardiology and hepatology just to be able to protect oneself from the mainstream medical propaganda.
It is needless to say that my mom followed the same philosophy and I am proud to say that at 72 years of age she has no elevated sugar, blood pressure, liver enzymes or….cholesterol. But if she would have listened the doctors to the appointments of which I have always accompanied her, she would be now a depository of various illnesses and prescription drugs.
I was thrilled to see this article. I must tell you that I have listened and followed with 100% trust what Sanoviv and Dr Wentz have taught me about cholesterol. I changed my diet and rewired my thoughts about this subject. I even felt the unhappiness felt by my doctor when I refused to take the prescription for statins that she insisted I take. My lab work would have her notes written in bold letters insisting that I need them. It took some time and my doctor retired. After starting with a new doctor I thought “here we go again” when she ordered very detailed labs including homocystine, A1C etc. My age and size made me another target for statins. I was thrilled and the doctor was shocked to see how GREAT my labs were. She told me she rarely sees labs like these! Sanoviv & Dr. Wentz are so right because I made myself a ginnie pig and proved them right again!!! Thank you!
Thank you, Dr Meza for an excellent article. It’s not only in North America that doctors are prescribing statins – here in the UK it’s prevalent as well. I wish we could spread the word further. As someone said in a reply you have to be a doctor for them to listen – however the education for doctors just doesn’t have enough on nurition and I have found few doctors actually read articles other than those ‘fed’ to them through the pharma companies and the bodies that have a vested interest in taking a different line.
Thank you doctor Alberto. I had an aunt who was struggling with both, cholesterol and heart disease, and she was the reason for me to start a blog about cholesterol. They were indeed not related so I completely understand what you are trying to say. Eating healthy is the key and for me personally staying away from statins and other medications is highly recommended. Find an activity that will make you sweat and try to lose a couple of pounds. Thank you for this great article and I am really looking forward to reading more of them.
Thank you for your explanation, Dr. Mesa! I think we’re all on the same page! I love it!