Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like waxy substance found naturally among the lipids in the bloodstream and in all human cells. Because of its fatty component, it cannot be dissolved in the blood and must be transported to and from the cells by carriers called lipoproteins. “Good” cholesterol, known as high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, carries cholesterol from other parts of the body to the liver, where it is then processed and removed. The higher your HDL level, the lower your chance of getting heart disease. “Bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol transports cholesterol from the liver to the rest of the body. High levels of blood cholesterol, particularly LDL, can lead to a build-up of cholesterol in the arteries, also known as plaque, which can block blood flow to parts of the heart, thus increasing the possibility of heart disease.
Promoting healthy cholesterol levels is important for helping to avoid cardiovascular and coronary problems. Studies have shown that Coenzyme Q10 is helpful for those patients with high cholesterol who take statin drugs. Statin drugs can deplete the body’s natural CoQ10 levels, so CoQ10 supplementation is useful. CoQ10 levels, some studies have shown, are generally lower in people with high cholesterol, and it is thought to help by preventing the oxidation of cholesterol.
Other supplements may have benefits as well. Scientific evidence has shown that including adequate amounts of plant sterols in the diet helps to lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels, which are associated with an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease. Much of the research on tocotrienols and vitamin E has focused on their antioxidant abilities. Polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs) and other flavonoids have been demonstrated to have heart health benefits. Some studies have shown that green tea may help contribute to lower LDL and total cholesterol. Foods containing phytosterols have been shown to help cut cholesterol, and the US Food and Drug Administration has endorsed these products "as part of a dietary strategy to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.” Some recent research has shown that pine bark extract may help trap free radicals and delay the onset of lipid oxidation.
SourceOne has a range of products and formulas applicable to cholesterol.
Cholesstrinol™ Formulas
CoQsource® Coenzyme Q10
VESIsorb® Delivery System
Tongkat Ali LJ100
PMF-source™ & Citrus Limonoids
Tocotrienols & Tocopherols
Cardio E® Naturally Balanced E Isomers
Green Tea & EC/GC
Resveratrol
OPC-source® French Maritime Pine Bark Extract
SterolSource
Proprietary Formulas
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