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Aside from these basic rules, there are some factors that
can help you with your cholesterol management action. Research
has shown that nature is providing us with all the necessary
elements for a healthy life. In this case, plants help reducing
cholesterol. You don't have to eat the entire garden; you
just need to keep in mind 3 herbs that are essential to cholesterol
management.
1.
Garlic Bulb
Garlic's
curing properties have been known for centuries as it was
used for treating different illness. Garlic has a highly concentrated
content of organosulfur substances that can be also found
in vegetables like cauliflower, onion and broccoli. But garlic's
sulfur concentration is four times higher than other vegetables'.
Why is garlic good for managing your cholesterol? Well, sulphur
lowers the serum cholesterol level (LDL or bad cholesterol)
and raises HDL or good cholesterol. It does this by decreasing
the clotting effects that are causing plaque formation in
blood vessels and arteries which are responsible for the occurrence
of heart disease and strokes. In other words, garlic is providing
a good, healthy blood circulation.
2.
Alfalfa Herb
Latest
research has shown that saponins in alfalfa seeds are blocking
the formation of atherosclerotic plaque which is being caused
by the accumulation on cholesterol in the blood vessels. Alfalfa
seeds are attacking the low-density lipoprotein (LDL), removing
it from the blood and replacing it with high-density lipoprotein
(HDL) which is good for the human body. However, you must
pay attention to the amount of alfalfa seeds you would be
using as consuming them in excess may cause damage to the
red blood cells.
3.
Capsicum Fruit
Everybody
has eaten capsicum for at least once in his/her lifetime as
it is a spicy herb used for making salsa and chilli. It has
been proven that the extract of this plant stimulates the
blood flow. This means that capsicum extract is making the
slow and toxins-loaded circulation faster, determining the
blood to reach the far parts of the body that need oxygen
and nutrients. It has the same favorable effect as garlic.
These
are the most important herbs to be used in cholesterol management,
but if you want to add some 'spice' in your life, you can
use: Ginseng, Turmeric, Cayenne, Aloe Vera, Saffron, Dandelion,
Burdock root, Red Clover blooms or Echinacea root.
But
remember consuming these herbs in excess can cause you side
effects so always consult a doctor before using them.
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