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High Cholesterol is a very common condition in not only our country but across the world. Maintaining proper levels of Cholesterol is very important for the health of your heart. High Cholesterol is coming across as a very common lifestyle disease nowadays and a recent research found that 72% Indians have low levels of good cholesterol and 80% Indians have high levels of bad cholesterol levels. High Cholesterol does not show early symptoms and can be identified only by blood tests; which are not performed unless there are any other apparent symptoms. Wake up bells start ringing for individuals when the arteries start getting rigid or blocked leading to heart ailments.

There are natural ways to prevent these problems and lower the cholesterol levels in our body:

Guggul:

Guggul is an Ayurvedic medicine made from the sap of Commiphora Mukul tree. Its medicinal use involves treatment for reduction of cholesterol, acne, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Obesity.

Fenugreek:

Fenugreek is rich in amino acid 4 - hydroxy isoleucine which fuels the levels of insulin in the body thus helping in diabetes. It is also a source of soluble and insoluble fiber which blocks the cholesterol absorption. Apart from lowering cholesterol absorption in the body; it also controls blood sugar levels, helps digestion, aids in weight loss, helps lactation, reduces menstrual discomfort, helps in prevention of colon cancer, resolves skin and hair problems.

Garlic:

Anti bacterial and anti fungal in nature; Garlic has allicin which helps in better digestion of food. Garlic is very effective in lowering the triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels in blood.

Omega 3:

Omega 3 has been known to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood thus reducing the risk to heart. It has also been useful in treating short bowel syndrome, ADHD and also reduces the risk of stroke.

Grape Seed Extract:

Grape Seed Extract is effective for the reduction of cholesterol levels along with reducing the systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the body.

Ginseng:

Ginseng has been effective in the reduction of cholesterol along with being instrumental in the cure of ADHD, Digestive disorders, Neuro disorders and heart ailments.

Green Tea:

Loaded with antioxidants and nutrients; Green Tea has many benefits. It not only reduces cholesterol; but also burns fats, helps in weight reduction, improves brain function, lower risk of cancers, lowers the risk of Alzheimer and Parkinson’s disease, lowers the risk of type II Diabetes, protects the heart from cardio vascular disease etc.

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