LDL - Factors that Minimize Toxicity

These Substances may Minimize the Toxic Effects of LDL Cholesterol

Amino Acids

 Arginine may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.  ^[1]

 The N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) form of Cysteine may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol. 

Antioxidants

 ManyAntioxidants inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol, which prevents LDL from building up into artery narrowing clumps.

Carbohydrates

 Chondroitin Sulfate may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.  ^[2]

 Galacturonic Acid may help to dislodge oxidized LDL Cholesterol from the Arteries. 

Carotenoids

 Astaxanthin may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.  ^[3]

 Beta-Carotene may protect against the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol (note that it is the “trans” isomer of Beta-Carotene that provides this protection, despite the fact that LDL can absorb both isomers of Beta-Carotene).  ^[4]

 Crocetin may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.  ^[5]

 Lutein may protect against the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol. 

 Lycopene may minimize the damage caused by oxidized LDL Cholesterol. 

 Zeaxanthin may protect against the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol. 

Enzymes

 Paraoxonase-1 inhibits the oxidation of Low Density Lipoproteins.

Hormones

 DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) may protect against the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol. 

Lignans

 Sesaminol may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.  ^[6]

Lipids

 Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.  ^[7]

 Phosphatidylcholine may prevent the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol and facilitates the uptake of LDLs by Macrophages.  ^[8]

 Policosanol may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.  ^[9]

Minerals

 Magnesium may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.  ^[10]

Polyphenols

 Curcumin may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol. 

 Gamma Oryzanol may inhibit the deposition of oxidized LDL Cholesterol. 

 Genistein may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.  ^[11]

 Luteolin may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.  ^[12]

 Oleuropein may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.  ^[13]

 Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs) may reduce the deposition of oxidized LDL Cholesterol within the walls of Blood Vessels and may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.  ^[14]

 Pycnogenol may protect LDL Cholesterol from oxidation.  ^[15]

 Quercetin may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.  ^[16]

 Resveratrol may prevent the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.  ^[17]

 Rutin may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.