The New Heart Disease Risk - Oxycholesterol and How to Lower It

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Just as the words "good cholesterol" and "bad cholesterol" has become part of our everyday language for communication, the new baby comes on the block: Oxycholesterol. Shows a new study just released Oxycholesterol can make us more risk for heart disease, if we are armed with knowledge to prevent it.
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What is cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a waxy yellow fat, which is produced in the liver and found in every cell of your body. It is carried by lipoproteins in the blood (lipoproteins containing both fats (lipids) and protein). There are two basic types: LDL cholesterol (low density lipoprotein) - is often "called" bad "cholesterol. The other main type of HDL (high density) lipoproteins. When too much LDL cholesterol is available for the cells in the blood, they can be deposited on the inner surface of the arteries, as "plaques". This structure is a thick, hard layer that over time, impeding blood flow and can potentially cause a deadlock. This build of plaque is called atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis can lead to heart disease and stroke.

HDL cholesterol is called good cholesterol. HDL cholesterol, LDL has the opposite - it picks up cholesterol and back to the liver where it is either degraded or removed from the site. This cholesterol is protective of cholesterol in the prevention of heart disease. You want to be your level of HDL cholesterol as high as possible.

What is the new heart disease risk?

Recently, scientists have identified the type of cholesterol in the blood, which is the greatest risk of cardiovascular disease. Cholesterol is used as Oxycholesterol. Scientists for the year that the interaction between fat and oxygen react chemically known. The process as "oxidation", oxycholesterol created in the body. This occurs when the oxidation of fatty foods heated and oxygen, such as grilled steaks, hamburgers or fried food is exposed. Fried foods and fast food are the main causes of oxidation of cholesterol as beef fat turns into fat oxidation. Food manufacturers add oxycholesterol deliberately food in the form of trans-fatty acids and partially hydrogenated oils improve the texture, taste and shelf life. Food manufacturers are now obliged to these harmful fats list of ingredients on the labels.

Studies show that oxycholesterol total cholesterol increased, which contributes to the development of atherosclerosis than not as oxidized LDL cholesterol, HDL and total cholesterol. Most importantly, the lack of elasticity of the arteries caused by oxycholesterol. Oxycholesterol impair the ability of arteries to expand. Flexible artery is very important to carry more blood and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke causes.

How to reduce the risk

Choosing less cholesterol in our daily lives is an important element in creating a healthy cardiovascular system. It is important to avoid trans fats and keep saturated fatty acids is low - so you reduce your food and, consequently, reduce cholesterol levels. Avoid meat, poultry or grilled - as well as fast food, as well as oxycholesterol that more deposition of cholesterol in our veins, arteries and atherosclerotic plaques, which may include creating a lack of flexibility.

Diet is very important oxycholesterol in lowering cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol. Choose foods high in antioxidants, like fruits and vegetables (choose colorful fruits and vegetables), cereals (oats, whole wheat, barley, etc.), beans and legumes (beans, lentils, peas), including the useful anti-inflammatory fats such as Omega - 3 fatty acids (oily fish, nuts, flax seeds, etc.). They contain 25-30 grams of fiber per day, as it helps to transport cholesterol from the body.

Consistent physical activity increases the level of HDL cholesterol. Above the level of HDL has a protective effect and thus reduces the risk of heart disease. Physical inactivity is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. Include regular physical activity, at least 40 minutes most days. Moderate aerobics) is the activity (brisk walking, jogging or biking to strengthen your heart and lungs, as well as your positive increase in HDL cholesterol.

Through the implementation of a healthy lifestyle, you will not only reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, the creation of optimal health for life!

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Laura L. Shemek, PhD, CNC, CLC, is the founder and president of RSO Healthworks, LLC. Laurie devoted the practice in the past 20 years, and teach others to create optimal health in their residential