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Insights into cholesterol and how to manage risk factors

by Pieter-Steyn Coetzee – June 06, 2025

CholesterolGeneral Health
Insights into cholesterol and how to manage risk factors

Cholesterol is a crucial substance in your body, playing an essential role in cell membrane structure, hormone production, and vitamin D synthesis. However, an imbalance in cholesterol levels, especially elevated LDL (bad cholesterol), can lead to severe health risks like heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. Understanding cholesterol and taking proactive steps to manage it is vital for maintaining overall health.

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell of the body. It travels through your bloodstream in two main types of carriers:

  • Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL): Known as “bad cholesterol,” excess LDL can lead to plaque buildup in arteries, increasing the risk of cardiovascular issues.
  • High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL): Referred to as “good cholesterol,” HDL helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Why is High Cholesterol a Problem?

When LDL levels are too high or HDL levels too low, cholesterol can accumulate in your blood vessels. This condition, known as atherosclerosis, narrows the arteries and restricts blood flow, leading to:

  • Coronary artery disease
  • Stroke
  • Peripheral artery disease
  • Other factors like high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes can compound these risks

Managing Cholesterol Effectively

1. Adopt a Heart-Healthy Diet

Diet is a cornerstone of cholesterol management. Focus on:

  • High-fiber foods: Oats, beans, lentils, and whole grains can reduce LDL levels.
  • Healthy fats: Incorporate avocados, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish for omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Reduce saturated fats: Limit red meat and full-fat dairy products, replacing them with lean proteins and low-fat options.
  • Avoid trans fats: Found in many processed foods, these fats can significantly raise LDL levels.

2. Stay Physically Active

Regular exercise boosts HDL and lowers LDL levels. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week, such as walking, cycling, or swimming.

3. Maintain a Healthy Weight

Carrying excess weight, especially around your midsection, can negatively impact cholesterol levels. Even modest weight loss can improve your lipid profile.

4. Avoid Smoking and Excessive Alcohol

Smoking lowers HDL levels and damages arteries, while excessive alcohol can increase triglycerides and worsen overall cholesterol levels.

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Benefits
  • Helps to improve a healthy vascular system.
  • May assist in dissolving LDL.
  • Helps to increase HDL
  • Helps to dissolve lipid deposits on the inside walls of the arteries.

Dosage & Directions for Use

2 Capsule in the morning with food.

Ingredients

  • Guggulipid(1)

Mukul myrrh, also known as Guggulipid, is used for arthritis, lowering high cholesterol and atherosclerosis. Guggul is the extract of the gum resin of the Commiphora Mukul tree, which is native to India. Guggulsterones can inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver, may have an antioxidant effect on lipids and may have thyroid-stimulating activity.

  • Green Tea extract (2)

Green tea lowers blood cholesterol by reducing its absorption in the digestive tract while increasing its rate of excretion. But perhaps even more important than whisking away excess cholesterol is green tea’s ability to fight the conversion of LDL to its more dangerous, oxidized form. When LDL is oxidized, it gets sticky and tends to cling to the walls of your arteries. Oxidized LDL is a major factor in the development of atherosclerosis (the build-up of plaque in the arteries), and greatly increases your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Green tea, through its antioxidant action, does much to protect LDL from oxidation, thus helping to keep your arteries “clean.”

  • Niacin (Vitamin B3) (3)

Niacin, a B vitamin, has long been used to increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or the “good,” cholesterol. HDL cholesterol helps sweep up low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or the “bad,” cholesterol, in your bloodstream. Although niacin is readily available and effective, it hasn’t gotten much attention compared to other cholesterol drugs. Most discussion about cholesterol focuses on lowering your low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad,” cholesterol. That’s still an important goal. But boosting your HDL level can be just as important as lowering your LDL cholesterol.

  • Fenugreek seed extract (4,5)

Benefits of Fenugreek seed extract include the ability to lower serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels and help maintain normal sugar levels in diabetics.

How does it work?

It helps with the micro-capillary blood flow. It may also decrease unwanted blood lipid levels and dissolve lipid deposits in arteries. The different ingredients work in a synergistic manner to help to reduce the unwanted blood lipid deposits in the arteries.

Benefits of Manna Cholesterol Support

Contra-Indications & Warnings

When on Warfarin, take this product 2 hours before or 2 hours after the Warfarin.

Research
  1. Hypolipidemic and antioxidant effects of Commiphora Mukul as an adjunct to dietary therapy in patients with hypercholesterolemia. – Cardiovasc Drugs Ther. 1994 Aug;8(4):659-64
  2. Green tea intake lowers fasting serum total and LDL cholesterol in adults: a meta-analysis of 14 randomized controlled trials. – Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 Aug;94(2):601-10. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.110.010926. Epub 2011 Jun 2
  3. Niacin Therapy, HDL Cholesterol, and Cardiovascular Disease: Is the HDL Hypothesis Defunct? – Curr Atheroscler Rep. 2015 Aug; 17(8): 521.
  4. Basch E, et al. Therapeutic applications of fenugreek. Altern Med Rev 2003;8:20-27
  5. Evans AJ, et al. Relationship between structure and function of dietary fibre: A comparative study of the effects of three galactomannans on cholesterol metabolism in the rat. Br J Nutr 1992;68:217-229.

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— Hoosen

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— Elba

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Cholesterol – by Freda Coetzee – May 16, 2025

What are the Dangers of High Cholesterol?

Accurate Cholesterol Test Results Accurate cholesterol test results are important for assessing your risk of heart disease. High cholesterol can silently affect your health, regardless of age or fitness level. Conditions like atherosclerosis—plaque build-up in arteries—can restrict blood flow and lead to heart disease, stroke, or even amputation if untreated. What Causes High Cholesterol? Cholesterol build-up can begin in your teens or 20s. Factors include poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and high sugar intake. Research even shows young, fit individuals can have early signs of plaque build-up. Why Atherosclerosis is Dangerous Atherosclerosis narrows arteries, reducing blood flow. It may lead to: Angina (chest pain) Leg pain due to blocked arteries (Peripheral Artery Disease - PAD) Stroke or mini-strokes Heart failure Xanthomas (cholesterol deposits under the skin) Common Symptoms of PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease) Coldness in one foot Discoloured or pale limbs Leg weakness or numbness Cramping during walking that eases with rest Pins and needles sensation Sores that heal slowly or become infected How to Prevent High Cholesterol Start early with healthy habits: Limit saturated fats and trans fats Reduce sugar and refined carbohydrate intake Exercise regularly Avoid smoking Eat a Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, fish, and healthy oils The Truth About Fat and Sugar Good fats (like olive oil and nuts) support heart health. Bad fats (found in processed foods) and excess sugar can raise cholesterol levels significantly. Many processed starches convert to sugar in the body, which contributes to cholesterol build-up. Manna Cholesterol Support: A Natural Solution Manna Cholesterol Support is an all-natural supplement that may help reduce bad cholesterol and improve blood circulation. It's made from herbal and botanical ingredients and is a natural alternative to pharmaceutical options, with no known side effects.

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