Ever pondered why cholesterol carries such a notorious reputation, despite being labeled as harmful, cholesterol is a fundamental nutrient produced by our liver for over 300,000 years. It is crucial for our survival. It is the silent force behind energy production, hormone synthesis and cell wall construction. It even safeguards our brains, with studies indicating a link between higher cholesterol and intelligence, yet it’s frequently depicted as a villain. So why, then, is cholesterol so often painted as the villain? Let’s delve in to unravel this mystery. The liver releases cholesterol in a form that can seamlessly float in and out of lipid and membrane surfaces, then enters a sugar molecule, unstable and poised for damage. Oxygen atoms inside provide energy, making sugars essential yet hazardous. They collide with cholesterol and the cell wall causing harm. Misunderstood. Cholesterol is often blamed, but the real culprits are sugar and inflammation. These unstable entities unleash destruction on your cell walls and even your DNA, setting the stage for diseases including cancer. They destabilize your mitochondria, disrupting metabolism and harm enzymes causing irreversible damage. This damaging process is known as aging. Consequently, we need to focus not on cholesterol numbers, but on sugar and inflammation levels. These factors indicate your damage rate, disease risk and survival chances, the hemoglobin a 1c test measuring blood sugar and the high sensitivity C reactive protein test, gaging inflammation are essential. Optimal levels for these are 5.0 and less than point 0.5 respectively. Dr adamcik is double board certified and will guide you to the best anti aging program. Reach out to the Florida anti Aging center. 321 690-0003