Ayurvedic Solutions

  Cholesterol Unveiled: Ayurvedic Controversies and Natural Heart Health Solutions       Introduction to Cholesterol and Heart Health What is Cholesterol? Let’s clear the air: cholesterol isn’t the villain it’s often made out to be. In fact, it’s an essential substance your body needs to function properly. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell of your body. It helps build cell membranes, produce certain hormones, and make vitamin D. Your liver makes all the cholesterol you need, but it’s also found in animal-based foods like meat, cheese, and eggs. Here’s where the confusion begins. While your body needs cholesterol to survive, having too much of it—particularly the “bad” kind—can lead to serious health problems, especially related to the heart and blood vessels. The real issue isn't cholesterol itself, but how much of it is floating around in your bloodstream and in what form. In Ayurvedic terms, cholesterol doesn't exist as a separ...