LDL - Toxic Effects

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Toxic Effects of LDL Cholesterol

It is presently believed that LDL Cholesterol is only toxic after it has become oxidized.

 

Cardiovascular System

 Phagocytized LDL Cholesterol becomes lodged under the Endothelium of Blood Vessels which further exacerbates the oxidation of more LDL Cholesterol - the end result of this process is Atherosclerosis.  [1]

 Elevated LDL Cholesterol may increase the risk of Heart Attack.  [2]

 When LDL Cholesterol becomes trapped beneath the Endothelium of Blood Vessels, it becomes susceptible to Oxidation and is subsequently phagocytized by Macrophages.

 

Nervous System

 Elevated LDL Cholesterol levels may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease.  [3]

 

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