High cholesterol has been “demonized” as the main cause of heart disease and even cancer. However, recent studies are showing that this high cholesterol hypothesis is not accurate. This article will look at cholesterol levels and cancer connection.
Studies conducted on humans was carried out at the University of Texas Medical Branch, in Galveston and published in Hormones.
High cholesterol was defined as anything above 240 mg/dL and so the researchers carefully set up test groups of men into different groups of white, black, and Hispanic. They also did an analysis of all 3 groups together.
This was not a small study, but they gathered data on over 8000 men over the age of 20. Then they were followed up for an average of 7 ½ years after testosterone and cholesterol labs were taken.
Here is their conclusion:
Men with high cholesterol were less likely to die from cancer – and they were less likely to die from any cause over the follow-up period.
With that extensive study in mind, it is evident that cholesterol is instead a protective substance.
In the overall population of full and subset samples, hypercholesterolemia was inversely associated with all-cause and cancer mortality.
Deaths from cancer were 44% lower in men with high cholesterol.
Deaths from any cause were 24% lower in men with high cholesterol.
The fact is that low cholesterol is the real risk.
Is Cholesterol a Harmful Substance?
These studies show that cholesterol is not a harmful substance – it’s essential for the production of vital hormones, brain health and removing toxins from the blood. We can actually verify this in the relationship between cancer deaths and cholesterol levels.
People with high cholesterol are significantly less likely to die from cancer. The studies showed that the pattern with cholesterol is clear – men with higher cholesterol are much less likely to die of cancer and less likely to die of any cause.
We also have the data from the Framingham study, which showed similar results. They concluded: “from two major long-term studies, Framingham and Tecumseh; it is clear that those who ate the most cholesterol had exactly the same level of cholesterol in their blood as those who ate the least cholesterol.”
Our main concern then is the worry of cholesterol clogging up the arteries, creating a clot, which could lead to a stroke.
How to Prevent Blood Clots
The Centre for Vein Restoration research stated: “To prevent blood clots naturally, consume natural blood-thinners like cinnamon, turmeric, garlic, cayenne peppers, grape juice, red wine, kiwis. [Also] Virgin olive oil, wintergreen oil, ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, vitamin B3, niacin (free flush), green tea extract, pomegranate, saffron and quercetin. Consuming moderate amounts of red wine or purple grape juice daily can keep blood platelets from sticking together and forming clots. Ginger contains gingerol, which helps in preventing platelets from sticking together and forming clots.
Additionally, avoiding refined, processed foods like white bread, white rice, crackers, French fries, sugary cereals, pastries, pre-packaged food, and fast food can lower the risk of DVT (Deep Vien Thrombosis).
What causes high cholesterol? Likely, this happens if you eat a diet high in omega-6s (as found in refined vegetable oils) but low in omega-3s (which leads to inflammation). Such as, processed foods, a lot of refined grains and excess refined sugar. Smoking, obesity and sedentary lifestyle also contribute to high cholesterol. A sedentary lifestyle is a ticket to heart diseases.
Your Cholesterol Ratio is More Important Than Your Cholesterol Level
According to the Dr. Axe: “On a basic level, your body has two types of cholesterol circulating: LDL and HDL cholesterol.
Many people think of LDL as “bad” cholesterol, but that’s not really a fair assessment — it’s all cholesterol, and these proteins “shuttle” fats to and from cells. They’re just different sizes”. Therefore, he recommends: “monitoring your HDL (high-density lipoprotein) to LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol by making sure you have a ratio of one HDL particle to every 2.5 LDL particles (1:2.5).
A ratio of 1:6 or higher means your cholesterol is pretty out of whack, while a ratio of 1:10 or higher is what I consider to be dangerously unhealthy. To calculate where you fall, multiply your HDL number by 2.5. If the result is the same or higher as your LDL cholesterol number, then your ratio is in a good range. Instead of worrying about individual LDL or HDL numbers, keep your HDL:LDL ratio at 1:2.5 or lower.”
How to Achieve a Good Cholesterol Balance
Consume Omega 3 as in Flaxseed Oil and Krill oil, which are both rich in Omega 3 (the Dr Budwig flaxseed oil and dairy also helps prevent cholesterol from sticking to the sides of the arteries)
Add garlic, lecithin, cinnamon, turmeric, cayenne peppers, grape juice, red wine, kiwis, virgin olive oil. As well as, wintergreen oil, vitamin B3, niacin (free flush), green tea extract, pomegranate, saffron, and quercetin to your diet.
Keep moving! Brisk walking 20 to 30 minutes of more daily or some other workout is essential for heart and general good health.
Reduce your consumption of processed foods (they are loaded with white refined sugar, refined oils high in Omega 6 and low in Omega 3)
Reduce your consumption of refined grains (white rice, white flour, etc.,)
Stop smoking of course!
Switch from white refined sugar to Stevia, Xylitol, Coconut sugar, raw sugar cane sugar and raw honey.
Lemongrass Essential Oil has been observed in multiple research studies to lower overall, LDL and VLDL cholesterol while raising HDL cholesterol levels.
At the Budwig Center, we share research as “educational” information. Each person is encouraged to do their own research and discuss this with their Health Care professional before making any important health changes.
We hope this information on cholesterol will help you, take a balanced view of cholesterol and how to manage it. If possible, in a totally natural way so as to avoid as much as possible the side effects of statin drugs.
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