Talk to your friends and family, and I am sure you’ll come across more than one person complaining of high cholesterol level.
Hypercholesterolemia or high cholesterol level has become one of the most serious health issues in today’s world, which needs immediate medical intervention. If not treated on time, it can become life threatening too. But preventing and treating hypercholesterolemia need not require y costly medication always! You can use some natural remedies for treating this health issue.
When it comes to the most effective natural remedy to reduce the cholesterol level, garlic is on the top of the list.
Garlic, scientifically known as Allium Sativum, has amazing medicinal properties. Even in the days when it was not used as a flavoring agent for foods, it was appreciated for its healing qualities.
Loaded with allicin (organosulfur compound), it possesses excellent antibacterial as well as antifungal properties. It can help us prevent and treat a number of medical conditions, such as gastrointestinal disorders, intestinal parasite attacks, infections, lack of hunger, dropsy, leprosy, deafness, respiratory problems, etc. But above all, this heart-healthy ingredient can take care of our heart in the following ways:
Many researches had been conducted on the cholesterol-lowering property of the garlic. But the outcomes were never been satisfying as the garlic preparations used in them were quite different from each other as well as none of the researches were designed properly.
However, a recent Australian study has found that consuming dried garlic powder or taking garlic supplements regularly for 8 to 12 weeks can reduce as much as 8% cholesterol level in our blood. It can also regulate the presence of triglycerides and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) or ‘bad cholesterol’ in our body.
Though 8% seems to be a very small percentage, it actually reduces 38% of the risk of developing fatal heart or coronary diseases. The only drawback found in this case is the duration of the results, which is known to be short-term and can’t last more than 6 months.
Now, here are some important facts that you should know about garlic and its usage in the reduction of cholesterol levels in our body:
As said earlier, garlic can reduce cholesterol level in our body only if included in a balanced diet. You should consume the aged garlic extract, garlic powder and garlic oil to get the best results. However, you can also consume raw garlic cloves every day or use it as a seasoning in salads, soups, sandwiches, pizzas, side dishes, etc. Garlic supplements are also available as tablets or capsules, which you can take regularly.
However, you should consult with your physician before increasing the amount of garlic in your diet for reducing cholesterol level.
The humble garlic is chock a full of health benefits. If you are or someone you know is suffering from hypercholesterolemia, make sure to add a little garlic to the diet!
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