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| Top 10 herbs for Cholesterol Management Anyone can have high blood cholesterol. Also, as there are no warning signs, you may be surprised to learn that you have high blood cholesterol. The best way to lower your high blood cholesterol is to eat foods low in saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol; be more physically active; and lose weight, if you are overweight.
| Levels of blood cholesterol are measured in millimoles/litre or (mmo1/1) against which the risks of heart disease are calculated. | Cholesterol factor
Less than 5.2 mmo1/1
5.2-6.5 mmo1/1 6.5.-7.8 mmo1/1
greater than 7.8 mmo1/1 |
Risk
Low
Average
Moderate
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1. Alfalfa herb: Animal studies indicate that saponins in alfalfa seeds may block  absorption of cholesterol and prevent the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. It seems that fibers and chemicals in alfalfa appear to stick to cholesterol, keeping it from staying in the blood or depositing in blood vessels. More of the harmful types of cholesterol leave the body, while high-density lipoprotein (HDL) - the “good” kind of cholesterol -- appears to be unaffected. One small human trial found that 120 grams per day of heat-treated alfalfa seeds for eight weeks led to a modest reduction in cholesterol. However, avoid consuming the large amounts of alfalfa seeds (80 to 120 grams per day) for it may potentially cause damage to red blood cells in the body.
2. Capsicum Fruit:  Capsicum is a spicy herb commonly used in chili and salsa. Extract has stimulating properties and creates increased blood flow. Slow and sluggish circulation that accumulates toxins is quickened, and blood moves to the extremities of the body taking with it needed oxygen and nutrients to the cells. In scientific studies capsicum has been shown to lower high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
3. Garlic Bulb: Garlic has been used throughout the centuries, for treating various illness. The most important and unique feature is its high content of organosulfur substances. Garlic contains at least four times more sulfur than other high sulfur vegetables-onion, broccoli and cauliflower. It keeps the cholesterol levels in our blood in good balance. It does this by lowering serum cholesterol levels while raising ‘good’ HDL-cholesterol levels. Garlic has anti-clotting effects that reduce plaque formation in blood vessels and clots that cause heart disease and stroke. For more on Anti-atherosclerosis effect of garlic, http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2000/jan00-report1.html
Some other herbs used in the management of cholesterol are: Ginseng, turmeric, Cayenne, Aloe Vera, Saffron, Dandelion, True Blue Skullcap, Thyme Herb, Black Cohash, Gaurana, Yellow Dock, Burdock Root, Echinacea Root, Red Clover blooms. Do not consume these herbs without consultation with your physician. Doses of these herbs need to be carefully administered to avoid side effect. Latest articles from t he last 7 days are free, but accessing the whole Article requires WF Membership. After becoming a WF Member you will be able to read and print this Article and gain access to whole web site including Member's Area, instantly.  Please note: Subscription to WF E-Mag does not include WF Membership.
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