GiGi
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The Many Vital Roles of Cholesterol
Cholesterol is produced by almost every cell in the body.
Cholesterol in cell membranes makes cells waterproof so there can be a different chemistry on the inside and the outside of the cell.
Cholesterol is nature's repair substance, used to repair wounds, including tears and irritations in the arteries.
Many important hormones are made of cholesterol, including hormones that regulate mineral metabolism and blood sugar, hormones that help us deal with stress, and all the sex hormones, such as testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.
Cholesterol is vital to the function of the brain and nervous system
Cholesterol protects us against depression; it plays a role in the utilization of serotonin, the body's ``feel-good'' chemical.
The bile salts, needed for the digestion of fats, are made from cholesterol.
Cholesterol is the precursor of Vitamin D, which is formed by the action of ultra-violet (UV-B) light on cholesterol in the skin
Cholesterol is a powerful antioxidant that protects us against free radicals and therefore against cancer.
Cholesterol, especially LDL-cholesterol (the so-called bad cholesterol), helps fight infection.
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Thanks Gigi, Since many Lymie's have "high" cholesterol, it is very reassuring, that this is our bodies mechanisms at work.
I would be curious to know, if a Lymie's get better if their cholesterol goes down????
Ernie
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GiGi
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Ernie, yes it moves up and down. I noticed mine moving up with any flair-up that I had (now years ago!!!!!!) But the cholesterol level is tied to any infection/toxicity, including dental and heavy metals that are involved with mosts microbial infections/invasions, be it Lyme or otherwise. We are in dire trouble if the body does not respond with cholesterol to these problems.
Take care.
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