In this episode we’re going to talk about how to take control of your cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is needed for the body and is used for cell membranes, to make other molecules that are vital to catalyze millions of chemical reactions every second, but like anything, too much of it becomes a problem, which is a big issue in our society today. High cholesterol can cause all kinds of problems for the body, including heart disease and can even provide fuel for cancer cells. I talk about the various natural remedies you can take and use to lower your cholesterol and the science behind how these things can help.

Rating cholesterol 1:04
Treatment options 2:27
A new target that has come out recently 5:24
Compounds that help inhibit PCSK9 7:39
Polydatin and resveratrol 10:34
Combining these compounds 12:52
HDL ratio 14:29

“Twelve percent of adults have high cholesterol. That translates to 29 million Americans. High LDL levels significantly raises the risk for heart disease. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in America and accounts for 42% of deaths. What’s really interesting is high cholesterol plays a big role in cancer. Cancer cells love cholesterol.” 1:23