Testing of the effect of gypenosides on the serum lipids showed that gypenosides lowered serum LDL (low density lipoprotein), thus reducing blood cholesterol and triglycerides, whereas they increased serum HDL, protecting the arteries against atherosclerosis. As for the mechanism by which gypenosides act on lipid metabolism, further studies are needed.

High blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, which are lipids (fats), are related to a higher incidence of heart disease. Thus, physicians recommend keeping your cholesterol and triglyceride levels down. Especially important to control is your low density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol. The high density lipoprotein (HDL) form, or "good" cholesterol, is protective, while LDL form is destructive to the arteries.

middot; Try flavored vinegars or lemon juice on salads or use smaller servings of oil-based or low-fat salad dressings. middot; Try whole-grain flours to enhance flavors of baked goods made with less fat and fewer or no cholesterol-containing ingredients. middot; Substitute plain low-fat yogurt or blender-whipped low-fat cottage cheese for sour cream or mayonnaise. middot; Choose lean cuts of meat, and trim fat from meat and poultry before and after cooking.

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is an important component of all the cells in your body. Unfortunately, elevated levels of blood cholesterol can be a major risk factor for coronary heart disease. This "extra" cholesterol is synthesized in the liver and it is also part of the diet.

Absolutely. Your triglycerides will drop substantially, as will your bad cholesterol. At the same time, your good cholesterol will rise. Another way to drop triglycerides is to take one 1,000mg flax seed oil tablets everyday. The bottle will say or 2 tablets, per day, but you only need one. I dropped my triglycerides by almost 50% in a three month period by doing this.

Studies show that your body cannot absorb more cholesterol (414 mg) than is two eggs. The body has a feedback system so that the more cholesterol you eat, the less you manufacture. And three-fourths of your body's cholesterol comes from what you manufacture yourself, usually from dietary carbohydrates. However, in actual practice, cutting out carbohydrates from your diet will lower cholesterol significantly.

We have had reports of CAA reducing Cholesterol, nevertheless high Cholesterol appears to be more often due to ongoing mental stress, rather like high blood pressure. A balanced diet providing all trace minerals and vitamins is essential for the optimum levels of Cholesterol in our body cells and blood. The correct mineral balance also helps to minimise stress as some minerals, such as Selenium, Calcium and Magnesium are natural relaxants.

Yes. In addition, since fully one-third of cancer deaths each year are attributed to a poor diet, eating right is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself. Start by loading up on fruits and vegetables. Studies show that people who eat the most produce run just half the cancer risk faced by people who eat the least.

Yes. Xenical decreases total cholesterol, decreases LDL (the bad cholesterol) and improves the LDL /HDL ratio.

It's a fact that food manufacturers, health commentators, members of the public and even some Doctors have been completely misled about the apparent dangers associated with high levels of Cholesterol. The giant pharmaceutical companies do not want you to be healthy - they only make money from a sick society, so it is no coincidence that Statins are the world's number one selling drug. This disturbing statistic reflects the apathy and greed of mainstream medicine today.

You can try taking only two capsules daily, in the evening. You must continue to monitor your cholesterol level to see if this dosage continues to work for you. However, we recommend you continue the full dosage for best results.

According to the American Heart Association cholesterol levels should be measured every 1-5 years in healthy adults. For people with elevated cholesterol levels every 6 months and for people on drug therapy every six weeks until stable and then at least every 6 months. With poor dietary habits, your cholesterol can increase in as little as 2 weeks.

Cholesterol is a type of fat called a lipid. The body uses it for many things, such as making new cells. Your liver makes the cholesterol that your body needs. You also get cholesterol from the foods you eat. Your body needs some cholesterol. But if you have too much, it starts to build up in your arteries. (Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.) This is called hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis.

Yogurt, also spelled yoghurt, is a smooth, semi-solid dairy product made from milk. People all over the world have eaten yogurt for thousands of years. Yogurt makers add live, active cultures to milk to make yogurt. These cultures multiply at carefully controlled temperatures and cause milk to ferment (ripen). During the fermentation process, the cultures create the enzyme lactase, which changes lactose (milk sugar) into lactic acid.