subject: What Are Normal Cholesterol Levels and How To Achieve Them Naturally [print this page] Author: Reuben Hopkins Author: Reuben Hopkins
Even though it varies from person to person, there is a general guide to the normal cholesterol levels you want to achieve. You need three readings for an accurate diagnosis: LDL, HDL and triglyceride levels. I will also reveal the best natural extracts to help you maintain these healthy levels. Normal cholesterol levels should look something like this. Total Cholesterol: less than 200 mg/dl LDL (bad): Less than 100 mg/dl HDL (good): At least 40 mg/dl Trig: Less than 150 mg/dl Don't be alarmed if yours are not the same as this is only a guide. What is essential however is the ratio between the good and bad levels. The reason for this is that the bad or LDL will lead to hardening and blocking of your arteries if too high but the good or HDL will remove excess amounts of LDL from your system. HDL removes these harmful fatty deposits and returns them to the liver for elimination, so the higher your levels of this, the better. If your total figure is higher than 200 you can still be healthy if your ratio is right. Always consult your doctor for advice but try to avoid the over prescribed statin drugs as your first option as natural extracts have proven to be just as effective. The optimal ratio of LDL to HDL is 2:1 with a good one being around 3:1. If you want to lower your bad levels and raise your good ones naturally then Policosanol is one of the best ingredients to use. This extract from sugar cane has been shown in clinical trials to be as effective, but without any harmful side effects, as statin drugs. Along with Theaflavins from green tea, Pumpkin and Rice Bran oil, plant Phytosterols and Lecithin you will have a winning combination to restore the natural balance and help to avoid heart disease. Taking natural extracts to keep normal cholesterol levels is the healthiest way forward to maintaining optimum health and well-being. If you would like to learn more about the high quality cholesterol balancing supplements I personally take, visit my website today.About the Author:
Reuben Hopkins is a dedicated researcher of nutrition, diet and the amazing health benefits of natural cholesterol balancing supplements. Take a moment to visit his site now at http://www.balanced-cholesterol.com and discover the latest supplements he recommends after extensive research.
