Power Fruits


There has been a lot of buzz lately about “power fruits.” These are fruits that are recognized as having significant health benefits in their countries of origin. The “power fruits” are: goji berry or wolfberry, mangostene or mangosteen, and pomegranate.

How is High Cholesterol a Symptom of Something Else?
High cholesterol is something to be avoided, or so we are told through magazine and TV commercials espousing the benefits of the latest cholesterol reducing drug. Unfortunately these advertisements are correct in that having high levels of this fatty lipid in our bodies can be dangerous, and in many cases fatally so.

Lower LDL the Natural Way
High cholesterol levels specially LDL cholesterol is damaging to health and increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. There are many drugs on the market to lower cholesterol levels but all these drugs have the potential to have side effects, some of which can be serious. Luckily there are many natural products which have been shown to target LDL levels and help lower them to healthy levels.

Where is Cholesterol Produced in the Body?
Contrary to what you may have heard nearly 80% of the cholesterol in your blood stream is made by your own body while the other 20% comes mainly from the food you eat. Your liver is the primary organ responsible for the production cholesterol in your body, although a small amount is made by the lining of the small intestine and the individual cells of the body.

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