It is estimated by the CDC that approximately 30% of Americans have excess levels of LDL, or the harmful type of cholesterol. Research has shown that those who suffer from high cholesterol levels are twice as likely to develop a form of heart disease.
There are 7 subtypes of LDL cholesterol, and one of them is lipoprotein (a), which was discovered in 1966. By the mid-’90s, it was determined that having high levels of lipoprotein (a) increased your risk factors tenfold for heart attack and stroke, as well as the development that specific nutritional deficiencies enhance the occurrence of lipoprotein a.
Cholesterol medications, or statin drugs, inhibit a substance called BK4, which is inflammatory in nature. This means that cholesterol medication’s benefits are most likely due to the anti-inflammatory effects on the blood vessels, as opposed to a reduction in the total cholesterol. The inhibition of BK4 also causes inhibition to our immune system, otherwise known as immunosuppression.
The real key to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease is to reduce the inflammation in the blood vessels and address any potential clot issues.
Vitamin C significantly lowers LDL and mixed with other specific nutraceuticals and vitamins you can significantly reduce your lipoprotein (a) levels and increase your vitality by up to 30%! Vitamin C aids in wound healing and aids in the promoting of tissue repair and vascular remodeling. Inside the liver of some animals they make up to 20k mg of vitamin c, and that’s what keeps their vascular system working and why you don’t see many animals dying of heart attacks.
There are many things you can for this today! Eating a specific diet, exercising, no sugar, no smoking, and watching your cholesterol and fat intake can all make huge improvements in your levels. Sometimes, these things can be mismanaged and if you’re concerned, I’m here to help!
Call 253-302-3131 or visit www.DrRyanBland.com to schedule your in-office or telehealth appointment today.
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