How does Cholestin help the body control cholesterol?
The proper balance of cholesterol and triglycerides is essential to human health. Cholesterol is a key component of cell membranes and an important substrate for the biosynthesis of essential hormones. Most of the body’s supply of cholesterol (approximately 80 percent) is synthesised in the liver. This biosynthetic process is rigorously controlled by biochemical feedback mechanisms. The amount of cholesterol produced by the liver is controlled by the enzyme HMG-CoA (Hydroxymethyl- glutaryl CoA) reductase. When the liver senses that more cholesterol is needed, more of the enzyme is produced to increase cholesterol production. When the liver senses that there is enough cholesterol in your body, less of the enzyme is produced to decrease cholesterol production. The essential feedback mechanism helps to keep your body’s cholesterol level in balance. The effect of Cholestin is partially attributed to the presence of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors in its composition. The HMG-CoA reductase inhi
