Lowering LDL Cholesterol All Naturally May Not Be As Hard As You Think

The idea of lowering LDL all naturally is one that has been gaining attention in recent years mainly because of the realization that it can be done both cheaply and effectively.

Sound pretty simplistic doesn’t it?

Well without a doubt it is; that is with a little willpower. The key is removing the veil of secrecy from lipoproteins. Once the veil has been removed it becomes pretty clear that lowering LDL cholesterol all naturally can be achieved though making a few dietary modifications.

In this article we will track how LDL cholesterol comes into being and then reveal ten cholesterol busting super foods to help you wrestle those stubborn out of control LDL levels to the mat once and for all.

Does the word chylomicron mean anything to you? I’m pretty sure it’s the name of your dog, first cousin, or distant relative; that is unless you are a cardiologist.

A chylomicron is a tiny fatty particle with a trace of protein thrown in for good measure that is formed from food in our intestines and sent spiraling through the bloodstream. As chylomicrons travel on their merry way in route to the liver they release most of their fatty payload (triglycerides). After reaching the liver (the body’s fat factory) our not so friendly chylomicron picks up fat particles and emerges as a very low density protein molecule (VLDL) and is reintroduced in the bloodstream where it starts to lose its load of fat and cholesterol slimming down to an IDL (intermediate low density protein), and then to a slightly smaller LDL (low density lipoprotein), and finally becoming a HDL (high density lipoprotein) which is also referred to as good cholesterol.

So as you can see the emergence of LDL is all about how much fat and cholesterol is available for this molecule to be paired with during its travels through our blood stream. You can also see that if the LDL has a lighter load of cholesterol and fat to transport it will deposit less cholesterol and fat in our arteries and emerge as good cholesterol more rapidly.

The one type of fat that provides the most fuel for VLDL and LDL molecules is saturated fat. So in essence if you can dramatically reduce the amount of saturated fat consumed you will be well on your way to achieving lower LDL cholesterol all naturally. There are also certain distinctions in other fats with monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats both showing positive results in lowering LDL levels.

As a generally rule, in order to achieve your goal of lowering LDL cholesterol all naturally you will need to keep saturated fat intake under 18 grams a day and total cholesterol intake under 200 milligrams per day.

Additionally to achieve your goal of lowering LDL cholesterol all naturally it could prove helpful to have list of heart healthy foods to build your LDL reducing plan around.

Here are ten to help you jump start your plan:

Salmon, black beans, extra virgin olive oil, walnuts, resveratrol rich fruits (dark skinned grapes), sweet potatoes, oatmeal, low fat yogurt, flaxseeds, and foods fortified with plant stanols and sterols.

Additionally, if you feel as if you need a little extra boost to achieve your goal of lowering LDL cholesterol all naturally a cholesterol reduction supplement could be a healthy option worth considering.

Rob Hawkins is an enthusiastic consumer advocate for natural health and natural living
with over 10 years experience in the field.

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