Cholesterol is one of the Good Guys….

Cholesterol and hormones-
Cholesterol is the precursor to the hormones produced in the adrenal cortex including glucocorticoids, which regulate blood sugar levels & mineralocorticoids, which help to regulate mineral balance. These hormones are used during various stress responses, promote healing, and to lower inflammation. Cholesterol is also necessary to produce sex hormones, including testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone. Thus, a lowered cholesterol level can be expected to disrupt the production of hormones and lead to blood sugar problems, edema, mineral deficiencies, chronic inflammation, difficulty in healing, allergies, asthma, reduced libido, infertility, and various reproductive problems.

Does your doctor/cardiologist ever talk to you about these health concerns? Read the full article at:

https://drtenpenny.substack.com/p/cholesterol-is-a-good-guy

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