Cholesterol statistics
High Cholesterol Escalates Globally

Cholesterol Statistics

Many studies have been performed to try to estimate the enormity of cholesterol imbalances and excessively high cholesterol throughout the world. Results show us that not only is the problem already huge in Western society, but that percentages continue to escalate globally.

High cholesterol is more prevalent in Northern Europe and Asia than in Southern Europe.

* Studies on people aged 20 and older show that a higher percentage of women than men have total blood cholesterol of 200 mg/dL or higher, putting women at greater risk of heart disease.

* 18% of men and 20% of women have blood cholesterol levels of 240mg/dL (high risk) or higher.

* Among Asian/Pacific Islanders 27.4% of men and 25.8% of women have high blood cholesterol.

* Senior health, 22.3% of men and 24.6% of women over 60 have high blood cholesterol.

(Information from the National Center for Health Statistics and the American Heart Association.)

But be aware…too little cholesterol is also dangerous…

We know that too much cholesterol can seriously damage your health, but just as importantly you need to be aware that too little cholesterol is just as damaging.

Cholesterol levels below 190 for men and below 178 for women have been shown to increase the risk of having a stroke.

It has been proven that low cholesterol levels can also result in a reduction of serotonin production – a major factor in mood disorders - with a serious link being found between too little cholesterol and cases of depression and even suicide

Plus, dangerously low cholesterol has been associated with an increase in mortality rates in cancer patients, senility and impotency.

So you see the emphasis must be placed on cholesterol BALANCE and not cholesterol ELIMINATION.

The 6 objectives for Cholesterol Balancing are as follows:

1. Reduce the production of cholesterol in the body.

2. Reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the gastrointestinal tract.

3. Decrease circulating blood fats and dissolve cholesterol particles.

4. Increase the excretion of cholesterol carrying bile acid.

5. Lower the oxidation of the cholesterol.

6. Lessen the intake of foods high in cholesterol.*

*It is advisable to take care with point 6. You don’t want to deprive your body of healthy nutrients like organic eggs just because they contain cholesterol. Remember: Only 20% of cholesterol is produced through your diet. Even if you cut your dietary intake by 50% it is only going to have an overall impact of 10%!

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