Colorado Health Care

Leek leaves (Allium porrum L., A. fistulosum L.) have been investigated, including the ability to lower hypercholesterolemia. In the study, which used mice given the leek leaf extract that amount equivalent to 10 g onion leaves / kg (body weight) / day for 60 days. The result was increasing levels of blood triglycerides and cholesterol rats. But in mice given the sucrose diet, giving extracts with the amount and duration as it can reduce levels of triglycerides and blood cholesterol.
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Fruit star fruit Averrhoa wuluh bilimbi L. commonly used as part of the seasoning or vegetables, also proven to reduce blood cholesterol levels. From the research proved, wuluh starfruit juice with 1 ml volume, 1.5 ml, 2 ml, and 2.5 ml orally to white rats can lower cholesterol levels in blood serum.

While at certain doses, 0.54 g/200 g BB, green tea was able to lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and weight of white mice. But green tea does not affect HDL cholesterol levels.

Unfortunately, the optimal dose of the drug last four ingredients to lower cholesterol in humans is unknown. This is because research has not reached the application for humans. Empirical data was still missing. To use it, it needs to experiment. To be sure, all the plants were in the study did not indicate the nature of toxic (poisonous), so relatively safe to try in an effort to reduce blood cholesterol levels.

However the treatment is a good step to lower blood cholesterol levels are already high. However, prevention is better. A few simple standards to prevent hypercholesterolaemia increase levels of soluble fiber in the diet by eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains and seeds; choose white dishes of meat products or fish; remove chicken skin before cooking; choose lean meat and remove all fat existing, as well as being consumed in portions.

Also limit the amount of peanuts consumed; limit the use of butter, margarine, cheese, and cooking oil from coconut or palm oil, instead use sunflower oil, soybean, canola, or olive oil; choosing food products and beverages with no or low fat; and if the extra weight, you should do body weight reduction and exercise