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Written by Steve Denby
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Are We Being Fed the Wrong Information?
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is regularly portrayed as a “bed guy”, something to be minimized and avoided as much as possible. However, it is one of the key constituents in rebuilding cell walls. For example, as levels of inflammation in your body increase, so too does your need for cholesterol and so your body will actually manufacture more cholesterol to help repair the damaged tissues. So think about someone who goes to the gym regularly – they are constantly breaking down and repairing tissues and therefore may well have a higher level of cholesterol in their body that someone who doesn’t lift weights. Yet if their cholesterol level is above the “acceptable” range set by the medical profession, they will be advised to alter their diet and may be prescribed a cholesterol-lowering drug!
Cholesterol is also a precursor to vital corticosteroids, the hormones that help us to deal with stress and protect the body against heart disease and cancer. Sex hormones such as estrogen and testosterone are made from cholesterol. It acts as an antioxidant and protects against free radicals. It is needed for proper function of serotonin receptors in brain; serotonin is the “feel good chemical” where low levels are associated with depression, violent behaviour and suicidal tendencies. It is important in the health of the intestinal wall. Low cholesterol vegetarian diets (as cholesterol is only found in animal foods) can lead to leaky gut syndrome and intestinal disorders.
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