Herbal Remedies For High Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a very important component of the cells. It is involved in the production of bile acids and some hormones. However, increase in the cholesterol level results in the clogging of the arteries which is a major cause for heart attacks. Junk foods are the main cause of high levels of cholesterol in the body. Due to high level of cholesterol, there are increasing instances of heart attack in even in young people. Regulating the diet greatly reduces the high levels of cholesterol. Lifestyle is also another factor. Irregular eating habits, no exercise, and high alcohol intake also increases the cholesterol. Control these and you can control the cholesterol level. Herbal remedies are very effective and its regular use significantly reduces the high cholesterol. Doctors recommend that the total cholesterol level in the body should not be more than 200 mg/ dl. In the article below are given some ideas for controlling the high cholesterol level. 

 

Garlic is very effective in reducing the cholesterol level as it increases the High Density Lipoproteins (HDL) and decreases the Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL). It also greatly reduces the lipids in the body. Take one clove of garlic a day and after a period of twelve weeks, the cholesterol level would have decreased considerably.

 

Niacin has been found to significantly decrease the triglycerides and increase the High Density Lipoproteins. Instead of taking vitamin B3 capsules, it is better to take a diet rich in it. You can increase the niacin intake by taking a diet of oily fish like salmon and tuna, milk, fish, eggs, green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, whole grains and legumes.

 

Guggul reduces the blood cholesterol level by about 30 %. Take the guggul extract regularly to control high cholesterol level.

 

Take one tablespoon of roasted chickory root, one tablespoon of lime flowers, half a tablespoon of fenugreek seeds, thin slice of ginger and one quart of water. Mix these thoroughly and set it for boiling. Then cool and strain. Drink two cups every day.

 

It is very effective in controlling the cholesterol level because it is very rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. Use olive oil in your diet on a regular basis. Take a minimum of two tablespoons of olive oil everyday along with diet.

Take a glass of water and add two tablespoons of coriander seeds to it. Set it to a boil and after that strain and leave it for cooling. Drink this two times a day.

 

Take two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in a glass of water and keep it overnight. Strain it and drink the mixture in an empty stomach in the morning. The recommended daily intake of fenugreek seeds should be around 56 grams. Studies have shown that fenugreek seeds reduce the cholesterol level by 14%, after a period of twenty four weeks.

 

Sunflower seeds are a rich source of phytosterol. This compound is very effective in reducing the cholesterol level. Include sunflower seeds in your diet and also replace the use of butter, ghee, and other saturated fats with refined sunflower oil.