How to Reduce Bad Cholesterol Levels
The Causes and Dangers of High Cholesterol

There are many factors within our daily lives which can increase our risk of high cholesterol. Examples are smoking, consuming excessive amounts of alcohol, obesity, lack of exercise and an unhealthy diet. There are many foods which contain high amounts of cholesterol in our daily diets, such as eggs, but this does not influence the overall cholesterol levels within the blood. It is the total amount of saturated fat that is consumed which increases the risks. Foods high in saturated fat include butter, pies, cakes and biscuits, fatty cuts of meat including sausages and bacon, and cheese.

A diet which contains high levels of saturated fat has shown to increase the amount of bad cholesterol within the bloodstream. This in turn can lead to coronary problems including blocked arteries and other types of heart disease.

How To Reduce Your Cholesterol Levels

There are many ways to reduce the levels of saturated fat within the body. The most common and best advice, is to reduce the overall fat content you consume within your diet. You can also exercise more and cook healthier; by steaming and grilling food, rather than frying.

Other advice is to consume more “reduced fat” products. The supermarket shelves are full of these food items; from “reduced fat” cheeses and creams, to “low fat” ready meal options. The danger with these “low fat” & “reduced fat” options are that they can be extremely high in sugar. A high sugar content in these foods will mean you will gain weight. If you are overweight, you are still risking heart and health problems later in life.

Taking natural supplements in order to reduce cholesterol is a healthy alternative to the “reduced fat”, “low fat” options.

Beta-Sitosterol, the main ingredient of Natural Answers Plant Sterols, is one of several that are structured very similarly to cholesterol. It is not naturally produced inside the human body, therefor our main source of Beta-Sitosterol comes from our daily diet. This particular Plant Sterol can be found in regular foods, such as vegetables, avocados, nuts and vegetable oil, and can be added to food products such as margarine.

The reason taking a Beta-Sitosterol supplement is so important, is that it can naturally lower cholesterol levels. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol that can enter the blood stream by blocking the absorption of LDL (bad) cholesterol in our intestines.

In today’s busy, fast-paced, fast food and ready meal society, it is increasingly harder to eat healthier and to know what your ready meals and other processed foods contain. Natural Answers Plant Sterols can help you lower bad cholesterol; protecting your heart and letting you enjoy a longer healthier life.