The "Lymphatic System" and our "Dietary Cholesterol" . . .

Now . . . as we discovered yesterday . . .

Due to these dietary food cholesterol (fat) molecules . . . from our Western diet . . . being very large . . .

After digestion . . . BEFORE they enter the bloodstream . . . like they "normally" should . . . to the "liver" for processing . . .

They're moved through the "lymphatic" system . . . before being sent to the "liver" . . .

Now . . . the "lymphatic system" . . . processes "dietary cholesterol" . . . by "absorbing" it from the "small" intestine . . . and "transporting" it through the "lymphatic" fluid called "lymph" . . . before presenting it to the "liver".

And in the process . . .

Lymphatic "vessels" . . . ARE SUPPOSTED TO . . . "REMOVE EXCESS" dietary cholesterol from "peripheral tissues" and the "artery walls" . . . before transporting it back to the "liver" for excretion.

Now . . . the "lymphatic system" vessels also . . . facilitate the "transport" of HIGH-DENSISTY LIPOPROTEIN (HDL . . . the good stuff) . . . from the "interstitium . . .

Which is kind of like a "shock absorber" system that helps the "lymph fluid" . . . facilitate cellular communication . . .

To remove the dietary cholesterol from tissue and artery walls.

So, in essence . . . a properly functioning "lymphatic system" . . . can "reduce" the accumulation of "cholesterol" from the body's artery walls . . . preventing the progression of "atherosclerotic plaques!!!!

BUT . . . an IMPAIRED "lymphatic system" . . . meaning "clogged" or "stagnant" . . . can lead to "cardiovascular disease"!!!

And if you're unclear . . . as to WHY the lymphatic system becomes "clogged" or "stagnant" in the first place . . .

It's the . . . "EXCESSIVE" consumption of Omega 6 fatty acids . . . FROM THIS WESTION DIET!!!!!

Meaning the 49:1 ratio we eat EVERYDAY!!!!

This promotes . . . "pro-inflammatory" responses in the body that can HINDER the "lymphatic system's" ability to EFFICIENTLY clear WASTE and FLUID . . . from the body.

And with this . . . Omega 6 fatty acids . . . increase "lymphatic" congestion, pain and swelling in the body.

So, all those Omega 6 fatty acids . . . are not only the "excess dietary cholesterol" . . . that the liver has a hard time getting rid of . . .

They also STOP the "lymphatic system" from doing its job of cleaning our arteries.

Now . . . next week and month . . . let's switch gears . . . and talk about "WEIGHT LOSS" . . .

Because "2026" . . . is the year of "HEALTHY EATING" . . . and . . . "CLEAN LIVING"!!!

Stay safe and healthy this weekend and remember to be "mindful" in your world!!!

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