ATHEROSCLEROSIS & ARTERIOSCLEROSIS CHOLESTEROL

Arteriosclerosis (calcium deposits) and atherosclerosis (cholesterol and fat deposit) are hardening of the arteries. This is caused by calcium and/or fat deposits on the interior walls of the arteries and also by cross-linking.

 The ability of these arteries to aid in the unrestricted flow of blood is reduced. The calcium and fat deposits produce a blockage in the circulation of the blood, caused by the molecular crossing which is produced by the free radicals.

Symptoms

During arterial blockage are found in the circulatory and cardiovascular systems (see heart), some of which are.

High blood pressure

Angina pectoris

Aneurysm

Heart Attack.

Other problems caused by blockages are,

Cerebral stroke, which can show up in other parts of the body thus affecting other organs.

Thrombosis and the formation of blood clots are other frequent problems that can block the flow of blood in the arteries

Loss of memory and concentration

The arteries in the legs begin to close, causing fatigue, weakness, muscular contractions, and pain when walking.

Causes

Inadequate nutrition, consumption of foods with high cholesterol such as animal fats in red meat, egg (yolk), some seafood. Some other causes are stress, lack of exercise, nicotine addiction and  arterial hypertension

 Many agents found in the body are cross-linkers. One of the greatest cause of cross-linking are aldehydes. The aldehydes are found in cigarette smoke and smog, and are also formed in the liver due to alcohol. Free radicals and ultraviolet light are very potent cross-linkers.

Treatment.

Includes lowering consumption of foods that are high in cholesterol and reducing the consumption of low density fats (LDL)

The consumption of high density fats (HDL) and unsaturated fatty acids (EPA) and Omega-3 should be increased. These are contained in salmon, tuna and other cold, fresh water fish.

Also include olive oil (oleic acid) and GLA (gamma-linoleic acid). All of these products help to eliminate the low density cholesterol in the arteries and triglycerides which are deposited in and clog the arteries.

Amount of cholesterol content of foods

American cheese, bacon, beef, butter, butter, cream cheese, egg white, egg yolk, ham, ice cream, lamb, liver.

Maximum Acceptable amount of cholesterol in the blood

Average age	Risk factor	High risk
1-20	Max.   165	180mg
20-29	Max.200	220mg
30-39	Max.200	240mg
40 or more	Max.200	240mg

The polyunsaturated fats (high density lipoproteins HDL), are necessary to clean the arteries. Therefore it is recommended to take vitamin A,E and C and selenium which act as antioxidants, thus preventing oxidation of these polyunsaturated fats.

Some o these fatty acids,together with choline, inositol, vitamin B6 and magnesium, are necessary for the production of lecithin which helps to break up or dilute fats and cholesterol in the blood so that they can be used by the cells.also helps to keep fats or cholesterol from remaining on the arterial walls.

Suggested diets

Fish, tuna, salmon, sardines, Atlantic mackerel.

Almonds, nuts.

Wheat germ, soybeans, garbanzo

Skinless chicken, turkey

Olive oil

Lots of fibers

Lots of fruits

Garlic, onions

Vegetables.

In extreme cases you should try to thin the blood out a little, by drinking willow tea ( from the bark of willow trees) (if you are allergic to aspirin, do not drink this tea). Also consume garlic and lecithin, which is found in soybeans.

Increase the consumption of tuna, sardines and olive oil.

Warning – do not consume more than 300mg of cholesterol per day.

Consult your physician.