High Cholesterol: 6 Natural Remedies

Exercising, eating a healthy diet, staying away from sources of stress and consuming herbal remedies are the four keys that will significantly help you reduce a high cholesterol.

If you constantly have high cholesterol, you need to fix it fast. It is not something you can take lightly. A healthy cholesterol level is essential for maintaining good cardiovascular health.

Fortunately, there are some herbs that can help lower your cholesterol levels naturally and without side effects. In this article, you will discover six of them.

But beware… It is just as important to have a healthy diet. To do this, limit your consumption of foods of animal origin and increase your consumption of vegetables.

It is also important to reduce your intake of trans fatty acids. These acids are found in abundance in many processed products, such as margarines, sauces, creams, ice cream, fried foods …

Finally, it is also essential to take into account the influence of the nervous system. Stress plays a decisive role: it very negatively affects the functions of the liver. It then promotes the increase in cholesterol levels.

1. Green tea, a great ally against high cholesterol

Green tea is an ancestral drink consumed in many cultures for its medicinal properties.

Being rich in antioxidants, it is an excellent drink for preventing premature aging. In addition, its catechin content  helps reduce bad cholesterol (LDL).

We recommend that you drink one or two cups of green tea per day, preferably between meals, as green tea hampers the absorption of iron from food.

It should be noted that green tea contains caffeine, but less than black tea.

2. The artichoke

The artichoke is a very healthy vegetable that preserves the proper functioning of the liver. It is therefore not surprising that, in the form of an infusion, artichoke is an excellent remedy for reducing high cholesterol.

Although the taste of this infusion is sharp and bitter, it is a good treatment to improve gastrointestinal function and to remove toxins from the body. This remedy thus helps to prevent serious chronic disorders.

3. Ginger

The ginger should not miss in your diet because this food brings many health benefits. In addition to lowering cholesterol levels, it aids digestion, fights water retention and promotes weight loss.

You can also use fresh or dry ginger to prepare an infusion or incorporate it directly into your sweet and savory recipes. Ginger enhances the good taste of a dish.

You will also find ginger in dehydrated form and in candied form.

4. The dandelion

Dandelion is a plant that has a strong detoxifying power in the liver and kidneys. It is therefore an ideal option to purify the body.

This plant contains inositol, a component that not only lowers cholesterol but also prevents its negative action on the arteries.

Eat dandelion as an infusion or raw, in salads for example.

5. Saffron

Although many of us ignore it, saffron is indeed an effective remedy for lowering high cholesterol. This plant is very popular for its particularity in coloring food.

Crocetin is the component responsible for the healing properties of saffron as well as the orange color that characterizes it. Consuming saffron regularly helps nourish blood capillaries and prevent atherosclerosis. Saffron thus helps to maintain good cardiovascular health.

6. Milk thistle

This medicinal plant is one of the best treatments to take care of your liver, because in addition to facilitating the functions of this organ, it also stimulates its regeneration in the event of cirrhosis, hepatitis, fatty liver …

In the form of an infusion or tablets, milk thistle regulates the level of triglycerides in the blood and reduces inflammatory processes.

We recommend that you consume it for three consecutive months twice a year to purify the blood and prevent any type of disorder.