Cholesterol factor is yet another ‘silent killers’ across the world that is creating havoc especially among people leading an erratic lifestyle.

Lack of exercise and a diet that is high in saturated fat increase the cholesterol in the bloodstream. Such lifestyle usually leads to obesity, which in itself causes the overproduction of cholesterol. Alcoholism and smoking further increase the risk.

Added to this, certain diseases, such as kidney disorder, liver disease and diabetes prevent the body from processing cholesterol efficiently, hence raising total cholesterol levels. Additionally, those with a family history of heart disease tend to have higher probability of developing hypercholesterolemia. Although rare, hypercholesterolemia can result from a hereditary condition known as lipid disorder.

In this case, a genetic defect in the liver cells causes the production of excessive LDL cholesterol from birth.

 Lip slim:

 Lipex is an ideal Ayurvedic composition for reduction of excess weight, bad cholesterol and Triglycerides. Each 50 GMS powder of  Lipex contains the following ingredients:

• Gulvel (Nirjara/Amritvel): Cocculus  cordifolius           : 10 gms
• Vijaysar: (Pitsala): Pterocarpus marsupium                : 10 gms
• Gudmar:( Sarpadarushtrika): Gymnema sylvestre     : 10 gms
• Nagarmotha (Musta): Cyperus rotundus                      : 10 gms
• Vavding (Vidanga): Embelia ribes                                  : 10 gms

Pterocarpus marsupium:

This is a large deciduous tree. Its principal constituents are liquiritigenin and isoliquiritigenin. An aqueous infusion of the wood is used in diabetes. It has been found to reduced the glucose absorption from the gastrointestinal tract and improve insulin and pro-insulin levels. It is effective in beta cell regeneration and has also been found to have a hypo-cholesteremic effect.

Gymnema Sylvestre:

This is a large, woody climber. Its principal constituent is gymnemic acid, which has anti-diabetic properties. The plant is stomachic, stimulant, laxative and diuretic. It abolishes the taste of sugar and is believed to neutralize excessive sugar present in the body in diabetes mellitus. The leaf extracts contain gymnemic acid, which is said to inhibit hyperglycemia. It has also been shown to have a regenerative effect on pancreatic beta cells and is insulin tropic.

Cyperus rotundus:

A perennial weed with dark green glabrous culms, arising from a system of underground tubers. The tubers contain an essential oil. The tubers are diaphoretic and astringent. They are also credited with antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, anthelmintic, carminative, stomachic, emmenagogue and stimulant properties. Musta is rich source of minerals such as Cu, Mg, Mn and Ni.

Embelia ribes:

is a large scandent shrub with slender branches and gland-dotted leaves. Its principal constituents are embelin, quercitol and fatty ingredients. An alkaloid, christembine, a resinoid, tannins and minute quantities of a volatile oil are present. The dried fruit is considered anthelmintic, astringent, carminative, alterative and stimulant. It has been used in India since ancient times, as an anthelmintic. It is effective in the treatment of ascariasis. The dried fruits are used in decoction for fevers and for diseases of the chest and skin. The fruit also shows.

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