Cholesterol Myth Post #3

Lets review some important facts:

• Cholesterol is the parent molecule for sex hormones (Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone) as well as Vitamin D and Bile Acids needed for digestion.  
• The only time cholesterol is a problem is if its oxidized (free radical damaged)
• Damaged, oxidized cholesterol sticks to the lining of the arteries (called Endothelium), and begins the process of inflammation.  
• The cause of true heart disease is inflammation.
• Inflammation is initiated by damage from free radicals, causing oxidation of cholesterol. 
• Free radicals develop as a result of various chemicals, such as, heavy metals like Mercury, Insecticides, Radiation, Toxins in our water, air and food supply. Not to mention if you smoke, your body gets a myriad of toxic chemicals.  
• Once inflammation of the arterial wall is started, your body's response is to send various white blood cells which eventually lead to the condition of plaque (fibrous scar tissue) 
• Remember sugar; well oxidation is only one of the conditions that cause inflammation.  Next we talk about how your body deals with sugar.