A recent study released by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute in Bethesda, Maryland found that children born to mothers with high cholesterol are nearly four times more likely to have elevated cholesterol levels as well.  Researchers focused on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in more than 500 parent-child pairs, tracking parents? cholesterol levels prior to the child?s birth ? and their offspring?s? LDL levels in their mid-20s. 
 
While the study revealed a mother-child cholesterol connection that wasn?t present in the father-child pairs, it didn?t ascertain how mothers with high cholesterol might cause a similar condition in their children.  Fortunately, holistic medicine has some thoughts to share on this topic.
 
Advocating a mind-body perspective to safe, responsible medicine, we prefer to look beneath the surface.  And this is no exception, as what?s happening inside the mother can definitely impact what will happen with her newborn child.
 
But first, it helps to understand how cholesterol is made.   Contrary to popular belief, two-thirds of cholesterol is made in the body ? indicating that it has less to do with what you eat and more about what?s happening inside.  When the body is working at optimal capacity, all is fine.  But when there?s chronic inflammation, such as parasites in the digestive tract, the cortisol hormone is produced to get everything back into its proper balance.  And where does cortisol come from? Cholesterol.  The more inflammation present, the more cholesterol is needed to produce cortisol.  Hence, high cholesterol.
 
Suppose a pregnant woman has a compromised digestive system, perhaps even unknowingly, along with elevated LDL levels.  As the baby passes through the birth canal, he may pick up the same parasites and bad bacteria along with her propensity for higher cholesterol levels.   It can then be surmised that the child?s potential digestive problems have nothing to do with heredity, but rather can be attributed to what happened during the natural birth process.  It?s the classic case of good genes, bad bacteria.
 
Fortunately, chronic inflammation and hormone imbalance can be addressed.  A physician or holistic practitioner can first determine their root causes, and then order a battery of tests through a reputable lab.  All labs are not created equal, so it?s critical to find a credible, reliable testing institution. Once all results have been obtained, the medical expert will be armed with a clearer understanding of what?s going on internally with both digestive enzymes and parasites, so that additional, informed support can be given.
 
To speak with Dr. Kalitenko about the cholesterol connection, schedule a consultation at his Brooklyn office (718-382-9200) or Great Neck office (516-467-0253.)  
 
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