Fats are passed into the liver from the intestines where they are then metabolised. This process of clearing the fats can take several hours, if for any reason the cholesterol levels remain high, the excess may deposited on the lining of the arteries causing atheroma which narrows the arteries causing them to fur up or harden which lead to Atherosclerosis the fore runner to Heart Disease.
The steps to combat high blood fats are to Stop Smoking, to take up Exercise such as swimming, cycling or walking, cut out or cut down on sugar consumption, cut down on alcohol consumption, increase dietary fibre especially oats, leafy green vegetables and fruit such as apples and oranges and also the consumption of Garlic and onions are beneficial, coming off the conceptive pill and hormone replacement therapy and finding an alternative to beta blockers and thiazide diuretics. Further measures would be to take vitamin supplements of vitamin C, vitamin E, chromium and marine lipids or even follow a vegan diet with plenty of oily fish.
The following supplements may help if you are suffering from Cholesterol.
Chromium
Fenugreek
Fish Oil tablets
Garlic powder tablets
Marine lipids
Psyllium
Selenium
Soya
Vitamin A
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
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Stewart Hare C.H.Ed Dip NutTh – Advice for a healthier natural life
