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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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