Pomegranate Protects HDL Cholesterol from Damage

A new study shows that pomegranate can protect your HDL Cholesterol High-density lipoprotein that is one of five lipoproteins that enable cholesterol and triglycerides to be transported within the bloodstream to the liver and to the adrenals, ovaries, or testes for the production of steroid hormones. ¹.  This is very important as those undergoing metabolic stress from being overweight, developing diabetes, or the metabolic syndrome often have lower levels of HDL Cholesterol High-density lipoprotein that is one of five lipoproteins that enable cholesterol and triglycerides to be transported within the bloodstream to the liver and to the adrenals, ovaries, or testes for the production of steroid hormones. . 

HDL Cholesterol High-density lipoprotein that is one of five lipoproteins that enable cholesterol and triglycerides to be transported within the bloodstream to the liver and to the adrenals, ovaries, or testes for the production of steroid hormones. operates like a tow truck; it helps to cart off potentially damaging LDL cholesterol Low-density lipoprotein. It is a group of lipids and proteins that allow lipids like cholesterol, triglycerides, and fat soluble nutrients (Vitamin A, D, E , K, Q 10, carotenes) to be transported with the water-based bloodstream. .  While it is obvious that a low level of HDL Cholesterol High-density lipoprotein that is one of five lipoproteins that enable cholesterol and triglycerides to be transported within the bloodstream to the liver and to the adrenals, ovaries, or testes for the production of steroid hormones. is problematic to cardiovascular health it is important to understand that even a “normal” amount of HDL Cholesterol High-density lipoprotein that is one of five lipoproteins that enable cholesterol and triglycerides to be transported within the bloodstream to the liver and to the adrenals, ovaries, or testes for the production of steroid hormones. does not automatically mean you have adequate protection, as your HDL Cholesterol High-density lipoprotein that is one of five lipoproteins that enable cholesterol and triglycerides to be transported within the bloodstream to the liver and to the adrenals, ovaries, or testes for the production of steroid hormones. can be stressed out and not very functional.

Researchers have recently focused attention on an HDL-associated enzyme called paraoxonase-1 Antioxidant enzyme synthesized by the liver that protects against liver impairment and inflammation.. This enzyme is needed in order to help HDL Cholesterol High-density lipoprotein that is one of five lipoproteins that enable cholesterol and triglycerides to be transported within the bloodstream to the liver and to the adrenals, ovaries, or testes for the production of steroid hormones. break down damaged fats and damaged LDL cholesterol Low-density lipoprotein. It is a group of lipids and proteins that allow lipids like cholesterol, triglycerides, and fat soluble nutrients (Vitamin A, D, E , K, Q 10, carotenes) to be transported with the water-based bloodstream. , thus preventing free-radical Cell signaling mechanism that is derived from molecular oxygen under reducing conditions. In high amounts it produces unwanted side reactions which result in cell damage, cell injury and cell death which in turn leads to various diseases. chain reactions that otherwise lead to hardening of your arteries or can damage your HDL.  Functional levels of paraoxonase-1 Antioxidant enzyme synthesized by the liver that protects against liver impairment and inflammation. are lower in diabetic patients, putting them at higher risk for cardiovascular disease.  The new study shows that pomegranate directly facilitates the healthy function of paraoxonase-1 Antioxidant enzyme synthesized by the liver that protects against liver impairment and inflammation. with HDL Cholesterol High-density lipoprotein that is one of five lipoproteins that enable cholesterol and triglycerides to be transported within the bloodstream to the liver and to the adrenals, ovaries, or testes for the production of steroid hormones. . This enables it to better clear the highly reactive fats that otherwise may damage HDL itself or lead to plaque accumulation in the arteries.  This is one more study showing yet another mechanism by which pomegranate supports cardiovascular health.