Here Are 9 Types Of Drinks That Are Effective In Keeping Cholesterol Levels Normal

JAKARTA – Cholesterol is a fat-like substance present in the blood and body cells. It is essential for making cells, tissues and organs. It also makes hormones, vitamin D and bile juice.

There is good cholesterol called HDL and bad cholesterol called LDL and glycerides. Increased levels of LDL can cause a buildup of fat in the arteries that causes blockage of blood flow to the heart.

Cholesterol levels can be maintained by increasing fiber intake, reducing cholesterol fat saturated, adding plant foods, eating less processed foods and reducing trans fats in the diet. Keeping cholesterol at a healthy level will ensure you live a long and healthy life.

Launching the Times of India, recent studies report that high cholesterol levels are found in almost 25-30% of the urban population and almost 15-20% of the rural population. Therefore, it is important to eat foods rich in nutrients.

Also Read: How to Lower Cholesterol Fast, Without Drugs

Bipin Kumar Dubey, HOD and Consultant, Cardiac Science, HCMCT Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi gave a list of drinks that can help maintain cholesterol levels. Here are 9 types drink effective in controlling cholesterol.

Green tea

Green tea is an excellent source of antioxidants. It contains catechins and epigallocatechin gallate. Drinking green tea helps lower LDL and total cholesterol levels. Black tea has lower catechins than the green variant.

Tomato juice

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