How Does Ayurveda Explain High Cholesterol? Understanding ‘Ama’ and Fat Imbalance?

High cholesterol is responsible for 2.6 million deaths and 29.7 million disability adjusted life years (DALYs) according to WHO. A 2022 ICMR survey in India showed that over 25% of adults have abnormal Lipid Profile and it goes undiagnosed until they develop life-threatening complications.

Where modern medicine treats symptoms, Ayurveda treats causes by reigniting the digestive fire (Agni), cleaning toxins (Ama) and rejuvenating the heart and liver for cholesterol control that lasts. One such ayurvedic product is Antiblockage Cholesterol Care Juice from MAPL. It comes with the power of lemon, ginger, arjun chal, honey, and apple vinegar. There is no added sugar, colors, or flavours. 

Ayurvedic View on High Cholesterol

According to Ayurveda, high cholesterol is not a single disease, but it is caused due to imbalanced Medo Dhatu (Fat tissue), Agni Mandya (Weak digestion) and Ama (Toxins) formation. Lipaemia, blocking of arteries and heart diseases are mainly caused by increased Kapha and Pitta.

According to Ayurveda, two types of Meda are there:

Baddha Meda – Insulated, healthy fat for support and energy.

Abaddha Meda: Unbound Fat or Fat that can't be broken down easily, excessive and disease-causing (related to Triglycerides). Detoxifying, fat metabolism and balancing of Dhatu are the basis of its treatment. 

Ama, and Its Role in High Cholesterol

In Sanskrit, Ama refers to the toxic or unmetabolized waste products of digestion. It is a category rather than a specific thing. It's an accumulation of all the other gross, slimy, sticky and otherwise useless toxins in our body. 

Prevention is the best treatment. The thick stubborn viscosity of the AMA gets stuck in the GI and travels up through vessels of the subtle channels to the heart, skin, and other fatty tissues. If not addressed, the Ama can cause many other health problems. The origin of all diseases and conditions is believed to be ama by Ayurvedic doctors. Such diseases are referred to as ‘Amaya’ as it is caused by ama.

If ama starts circulating in the body, it can destroy everything in its path. This heavy, sticky substance (ama) also lines cell membranes and tissue linings within the body. Over time, that might lead to disruptions elsewhere in the immune system. 

Ama may also loosen the body-mind relationship. That’s why the gut is often referred to as the body’s “second brain.” The body may close down when gut health is disturbed, sometimes through affective dissing. To keep your Ama under control, you should try Ayurvedic products. To know more about those products click here. 

What Are the Causes of Ama?

The ama is believed to be caused by the stresses and bad lifestyle of modern life. It is often when one's health fails that one realizes something has gone awry. It is better to avoid this consequence by chewing the food properly and refraining from ama-genic habits.

When there’s too much ama, it can obstruct the natural flow of prana (life force) and nutrients throughout the body. It may also aggravate all three doshas and lead to imbalances that are detrimental for the general health.

Here’s what to keep in mind:

• Weight gain and eating too much especially greasy, sweet, or fried food

• Sleep disturbances

• Improper food combining

• Irregular eating habits

• Stressful routines

• Inactivity for prolonged hours

In other words, disruptive lifestyle habits may lead to concerns of ama. But generally all that mild running gets burnt but simply made a try to feel the digestive fire.

Conclusion

In Ayurveda, high cholesterol is a deeper imbalance rooted in poor digestion and the buildup of Ama. By restoring balance through detoxification, enhancing digestion, and using herbal support, Ayurveda offers a holistic path to managing cholesterol naturally.

At MAPL Herbal, we embrace these time-tested principles. We offer carefully formulated products like Antiblockage Cholesterol Care Juice and more designed to support heart health and help eliminate Ama from the body.