 Victims
of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are at increased risk of high levels of LDL "bad" cholesterol, which, if neglected, can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Conversely, women with PCOS often also have lower levels of HDL "good" cholesterol, which is another risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
As a general rule, the lower the LDL level and the greater the HDL level, the more chance there is of avoiding damage to the cardiovascular system.
Women with PCOS are nearly twice as likely to suffer from
atherosclerosis (plaque deposits in the arteries), than those
without the syndrome. Atherosclerosis sharply increases the risk
of coronary heart disease.
In addition, PCOS sufferers are prone to hyperinsulinemia, which encourages the liver to produce high levels of the fatty blood lipid triglycerides, which is another risk factor for cardiovascular damage.
 Additionally, LDL cholesterol particles seen in people who
suffer from Insulin Resistance and PCOS are smaller and more
dense than the particles of people without this condition. This
factor has been directly linked to an increased risk of heart
attacks, although the exact cause of this relationship is
unclear.
Insulin Resistance occurs in nearly all women with PCOS. The majority with PCOS, are obese. However, Insulin Resistance also exists in lean women with PCOS and is related to levels of serum LH (luteinizing hormone) and the male hormone called testosterone.
A woman with PCOS often displays other signs of the cluster of increased risks for cardiovascular disease called Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X), such as high blood pressure (hypertension).
 The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) advises that
addressing high levels of cholesterol is critical; but that "the
idea that you can use cholesterol-lowering drugs without
lifestyle changes is incorrect," said Scott Grundy, M.D., Ph.D.
and the American Heart Association's representative to the NCEP.
"Lifestyle changes have enormous benefits beyond lowering LDL
cholesterol, such as raising levels of good cholesterol,
lowering triglycerides, improving Diabetes and reducing
inflammation."
Although there are approved drugs that can help lower cholesterol levels, there are currently no drugs that will completely reverse PCOS or Insulin Resistance.
Because there is no single solution that reverses Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or Insulin Resistance, we feel you need to rely on a multi-faceted approach to improving or reversing these conditions. What is required is a complete system, including nutraceuticals (vitamins, herbs and minerals that are disease specific), a realistic exercise program, nutritional guidance and a support network that can help you change unhealthy lifestyle choices and address the issues presented by these disorders.
Click here to read about the unique Insulite PCOS System, which is
scientifically-designed to help reverse Polycystic
Ovarian Syndrome symptoms caused by Insulin Resistance,
like high levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. The system includes formulations such as
InsulX, that includes CoQ10, which can improve the blood
vessels of a cardiovascular system damaged by high insulin
levels caused by Insulin Resistance.
You may be interested in some of our Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs) about PCOS and the Insulite PCOS System.
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