Excessive protein consumption leads to the thickening and congestion of the basal membranes of the blood vessels. Protein deposits in the blood sinusoids hinder serum cholesterol from leaving the bloodstream. Therefore, the liver cells “assume” that there must be a shortage of cholesterol in the body. This perceived “shortage” stimulates the liver cells to raise cholesterol production to abnormally high levels (some of the cholesterol is needed to heal and protect injured parts of the arteries). This extra cholesterol enters the liver bile ducts with the intention of being taken to the small intestines for absorption.
However, because the membranes and openings of the sinusoids are clogged with accumulated protein fiber (collagen), most of the extra cholesterol never makes it there and, instead, is caught in the bile ducts.
Asians generally have a low-protein but high-fat diet, and rarely have high cholesterol. On the other hand, high cholesterol is very common among those whose diet is rich in meat and milk protein.
FROM MY FORTHCOMING BOOK "Total Health & Wellbeing"
Nicos Pavlides
Practicing Ayurveda
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