Studies Show How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally with Top 5 Foods

CLEARWATER, Fla. - June 5, 2024 - PRLog -- Natural herbs and foods have a long history of therapeutic use.  Multiple scientific studies have substantiated their traditional uses in lowering cholesterol and improving heart health naturally.

Here are five of the best natural remedies for high cholesterol:

Garlic

Garlic is considered one of the most beneficial herbal remedies and has been widely used as an effective therapeutic ingredient to decrease cholesterol across nearly all cultures throughout the world.

A 2013 review published in the Nutrition Reviews concluded that garlic can be used as an effective alternative to lower cholesterol.  Garlic was highly tolerable in all trials and had minimal side effects.

Psyllium

Psyllium is rich in fibers derived from the husks of seeds from a plant botanically known as Plantago ovata. It has a miraculous ability to alleviate cholesterol and blood sugar levels in the body. It also helps relieve constipation.

A research review published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2018 has confirmed that psyllium has the property to reduce cholesterol and delay the process of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

Flaxseed

Flax is a flowering plant majorly grown in temperate zones in mild weather. The seeds and the oil extracted from them both contain a considerable amount of omega 3 fatty acids that show many health benefits including lowering cholesterol.

Ginger

Ginger is widely used in the natural medicine system for its potent anti-inflammatory actions. It showed significant beneficial effects in reducing cholesterol levels in the human body. A 2008 study in the Saudi Medical Journal showed ginger can lower bad fats and raise the good ones.

Berberine

Berberine is a naturally occurring compound found in many plants, particularly in a shrub group called Berberis. Berberine is found in various plants, including goldenseal, barberry, and Oregon grape, and has potent anti-inflammatory benefits. It shows cholesterol-lowering effects.

Summary

These are some proven remedies to normalize cholesterol naturally but there are more. For anyone who suspects or has been told they have high cholesterol, it's best to seek out a naturopathic doctor or nutritionist so they can customize the best natural remedies for each individual.

In the meantime, have the person get outside for some good walks, put some garlic in their meals, avoid fast foods, and eat more salmon, walnuts and vegetables.

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