Cholesterol - Toxic Effects
Introduction
This section outlines the detrimental effects of excess Cholesterol and lists compounds that are known to counteract these detrimental effects.
Toxic Effects of Excess Cholesterol
Oxidized Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) Cholesterol is responsible for most of Cholesterol's toxic effects.
Elevated serum Cholesterol is known medically as Hypercholesterolemia.
Cardiovascular System
Oxidized Cholesterol in Low Density Lipoproteins is a component of the deposits (plaques) formed in the Arteries implicated in Atherosclerosis. [1]
Elevated serum Cholesterol may increase the "stickiness" of the Platelets in the Blood - contributing to Blood Clots.
Excess Cholesterol may be deposited around Cardiac Muscle - Homocysteine facilitates this deposition.
Elevated serum Cholesterol may increase the risk of Heart Attack (as a consequence of elevated Cholesterol’s role in Atherosclerosis). Every 1% reduction in total Cholesterol levels produces a 2% reduction in the risk for (fatal or nonfatal) Heart Attack. [2]
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