Most patients are told that high cholesterol means they simply need a statin and a low-fat diet. Yet, at Sheen Vein (Aesthetics & Functional Medicine) in St. Louis, we understand that hypercholesterolemia is more than a number on a lab sheet — it’s a symptom of deeper metabolic imbalance. Cholesterol serves vital roles in hormone production, brain function, and cellular repair, so rather than just lowering it, our goal is to restore balance.

What Causes High Cholesterol?

Cholesterol rises for many reasons:

• Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome
• Chronic inflammation from poor gut health
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Genetic variants (like APOE or LDLR mutations)
• Stress and hormonal changes, especially during menopause or andropause

Traditional medicine often stops at “LDL is high, take a pill.” In contrast, we perform comprehensive lipid and metabolic panels — including particle size, oxidized LDL, inflammatory markers, and insulin levels — to map out your true cardiovascular risk.

The Gut–Cholesterol Connection

The gut microbiome heavily influences lipid metabolism. Imbalances in gut bacteria can raise triglycerides and lower beneficial HDL. Our gut health and nutrition program helps identify dysbiosis, leaky gut, or food sensitivities that drive inflammation and cholesterol imbalance.

Functional Medicine Solutions

1. Targeted Nutrition: Mediterranean-style eating rich in fiber, omega-3s, and polyphenols.
2. Nutraceutical Support: Red yeast rice, berberine, CoQ10, and bergamot extract.
3. Hormone Optimization: Address low thyroid or testosterone levels that affect lipid metabolism.
4. IV Therapy for Inflammation: Antioxidant IVs such as glutathione support vascular repair.

Takeaway

High cholesterol isn’t your body’s mistake — it’s a signal. At Sheen Vein & Cosmetics, we take a root-cause, whole-body approach to restoring cardiovascular and metabolic health.

👉 Learn more about our functional medicine services in St. Louis and start your personalized care plan today.

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