Low Cholesterol
Levels Increases Cancer Risk - American College of Cardiology
Today, I’ll explain the truth behind the myth of
cholesterol, and show you how to achieve heart health naturally. A new study published in the Journal of the American College
of Cardiology revealed that driving down cholesterol levels actually increases
the risk of cancer. Researchers at the Tufts University School of
Medicine found that among people taking “statin” drugs – like Lipitor and Zocor
– there was a higher rate of cancer. Although
the link between the drugs and cancer wasn’t clear, there was no doubt that
drastically low cholesterol levels correlated to cancer risk. The big drug
makers continue to sell the notion that the best way to fight heart disease is
to lower LDL levels, the so-called “bad” cholesterol.
Yet 75 percent of people who suffer heart attacks have normal cholesterol
levels. It makes sense that low cholesterol levels are linked to cancer
because cholesterol is one of your body’s basic building blocks. You need it to
produce testosterone, to build and repair cell
membranes, and to preserve your nerve cells through the formation of the
protective “sheaths” that cover them. Starving your body of this
critical substance will lead to other health problems. We already know that
extremely low cholesterol levels result in muscle weakness, fatigue,
depression, decreased sex drive, and “brain fog.” This new research shows that
there may be even more deadly consequences.
Instead, get your fat from free-range or grass-fed animals, eggs, nuts, and unprocessed vegetable oils. These are some of the healthiest foods you can eat. (As with all foods, look for organic or minimally processed options whenever possible.) The health benefit of these natural fats comes from their balance of Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are great for your heart. They’ve been shown to prevent irregular heartbeat, reduce clogging of the arteries, lower blood pressure, and decrease inflammation in body tissues.
If you stick to eating natural fats, you’ll automatically get the right ratio of Omega-6 and Omega-3, which is about 2:1. As an added bonus, you’ll automatically raise your “good” cholesterol levels and you’ll reduce your risk of cancer.
To Your Good Health,
Al Sears, MD
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