What is high cholesterol? It is an imbalance of the two main cholesterols in our bodies.

Our liver manufactures most of the cholesterol found in our system. Only a very small amount is added from the foods we eat. Cholesterol its self is not a bad thing -- in fact it is absolutely necessary for our continued existence.

The two main cholesterols -- are characterized by the terms 'Good' (HDL-- High density Lipoprotein ) and 'Bad' (LDL - Low Density Lipoprotein)-- meaning you have both good cholesterol and bad cholesterol in your body.

These terms for cholesterol are a simplification . Your body needs both cholesterols, but in the correct balance. The term high cholesterol comes in when this balance is out of whack and we are said to have high cholesterol.

The true nature of your 'Cholesterol Problem' is the imbalance between the good and bad cholesterol.

Your 'Good' cholesterol can be below the normal range, while the 'Bad' cholesterol can be at the normal range creating a cholesterol problem. Or both the 'Good' and the 'Bad' are high giving you --again - a cholesterol problem. Then there is the 'Good' cholesterol at a normal level and the 'Bad' at a higher then normal once again giving you a cholesterol problem.

Confused? Please don't be. When you ask the question -- What is high cholesterol? It simply means an imbalance of the two.

Correcting this imbalance is the goal and sometimes all that is needed is a little more exercise and a change of diet. Sometimes this is all it takes.

For whatever reasons--sometimes this is not enough and we must begin using drugs - known as statins - which do reduce cholesterol - all the cholesterol -- both good and bad. Having done this we still windup with an imbalance!

It has been discovered, many people who take statin drugs - experience some form of intolerance to these drugs and the side affects can be quite severe. There is growing evidence that statins cause loss Coenzyme Q10.

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is found in every cell, is produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of all cells. Especially those of the heart and liver.

Obviously loosing CoQ10 could very much put your life at risk!

Ask -- what is high cholesterol? And now you know it is an imbalance, but the drugs that are supposed to help with it are in fact quite dangerous!! What can you do?

There is a safe, natural and gentle alternative.