High cholesterol, how to lower it naturally: a specific variety of berries has the power to reduce bad cholesterol and raise levels of the good one
Il high cholesterol it is a problem common to millions of Italians but many underestimate its danger. Cholesterol itself is useful to the body as it helps in the formation of the cell membrane. This is called “good” or HDL cholesterol. The problem arises when it is in excess and can accumulate in the arteries leading to the formation of so-called atherosclerotic plaques, which reduce the transport capacity of the cardiovascular system. “Bad” or LDL cholesterol is one of the main causes of serious diseases such as stroke and heart attack and it seems there are also serious correlations with some forms of cancer.
Il high cholesterol you fight with good habits. First of all, you must follow a balanced and low-fat diet. In addition, you must practice a minimum of daily physical activity and eliminate vices such as smoking and too much alcohol. As for the diet, there are several useful foods to lower the levels of high cholesterol and in particular there is a fruit that according to science has miraculous powers.
High cholesterol, how to lower it naturally? One fruit in particular is as effective as drugs
Several studies confirm that i Russian blueberries are among the most suitable fruits to combat the high cholesterol. The berries have the ability to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and increase the levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, which favors the disposal of its unhealthy counterpart. Not only that, i redberry it seems they are also a panacea for the cardiovascular system in a more general sense and for the digestive system, kidneys and urinary tract. Another advantage of berries is that they can be consumed as they are or transformed into juices and centrifuges.
As always, however, before changing your diet it is always a good idea to contact a doctor, nutritionist or dietician for advice and more detailed information on how to reduce the high cholesterol and avoid running into further health problems.