EXCESS WEIGHT GAIN, OBESITY AND
ELEVATED CHOLESTEROL

Elevated cholesterol is a key symptom of Insulin Resistance-linked excess weight and obesity. All these disorders can damage the cardiovascular system and lead to a heart attack or stroke. When the body becomes Insulin Resistant, it begins a cycle which leads to the release of more and more insulin. This condition is called hyperinsulinemia, caused by an increase in pancreatic insulin secretion to maintain normal levels of glucose in the blood stream. Hyperinsulinemia can then stimulate lipid storage (fat storage throughout the body) and altered lipoproteins (higher levels of cholesterol) which pose a threat to the cardiovascular system. Combating hyperinsulinemia is a crucial factor in heart disease prevention. The resulting excess of insulin also encourages the liver to produce more of the blood lipids called triglycerides. This blood fat disorder is called dyslipidemia, which fosters plaque build-up in artery walls. Dyslipidemia is diagnosed when LDL "bad" cholesterol is high, HDL ("good" cholesterol) is low, triglyceride levels are elevated or there is a combination of all three, which increases the risk of heart disease. Additionally, LDL cholesterol particles seen in people who suffer from both Insulin Resistance and the cluster of cardiovascular risk factors called Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X) are smaller and more dense than those of individuals without these conditions. This factor has been directly linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke, although the exact cause of the relationship is unclear. Increased levels of the “bad” cholesterol (LDL, or low-density lipoprotein) are one of the underlying symptoms that will trigger a diagnosis of Metabolic Syndrome. Excess weight gain and obesity, high blood lipids, poor diet and physical inactivity are known to have an effect on the development of elevated levels of cholesterol. A woman with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) also often displays signs of excess weight gain and obesity-linked Metabolic Syndrome. These signs may include high blood pressure, Type 2 Diabetes and excessive abdominal fat, all high risk factors for developing Cardiovascular Disease, heart attacks and stroke. Scientists and health care professionals have been warning in recent years of the dangers of "high cholesterol", which is actually a reference to LDL levels, as opposed to the "good" cholesterol, HDL (high-density lipoprotein.) In general, the lower a person's LDL, and the higher their HDL, the lower the risk of Cardiovascular Disease. The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) advises that addressing high levels of cholesterol is critical. “But the idea that you can use cholesterol-lowering drugs without lifestyle changes is incorrect," said Scott Grundy, M.D., Ph.D. and the American Heart Association's representative to the NCEP. "Lifestyle changes have enormous benefits beyond lowering LDL cholesterol, such as raising levels of good cholesterol, lowering triglycerides, improving Diabetes and reducing inflammation of the arteries," he explained. Switching to a low cholesterol diet may not be enough to improve problems with cholesterol. Although there are approved drugs that can help lower cholesterol levels, there are currently no drugs that will completely reverse the symptoms of Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome or PCOS. Instead, you must rely on a multi-faceted approach to improving these conditions by addressing the issues of excess weight gain and obesity. What is required is a complete system, including nutraceuticals (vitamins, herbs and minerals that are disease-specific), a realistic exercise program combined with nutritional guidance and a support system that will help you change unhealthy lifestyle choices. Click here to read about the ground-breaking new Insulite System for Excess Weight and Obesity, which can help reverse weight gain and prevent the complications that accompany it, like cardiovascular disease, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Pre-Diabetes. One of the system's formulations, Meta-OmegaX, features omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease leading to a heart attack or stroke by preventing a build-up of elevated cholesterol. You may be interested in some of our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Insulite Excess Weight and Obesity System. How do the symptoms of excess weight gain and obesity relate to Insulin Resistance? How does the Insulite System help people suffering from excess weight and obesity? You may be interested in some related information on Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome and Heart Disease. Click here to read about Clinical Components of Cardiovascular Disease Return to Home Page