Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the blood that the body needs to form healthy cells, but high cholesterol levels can increase the risk of heart disease, according to the Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to clinical practice, education and research.
In fact, the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medline Plus explains that the most common causes of high cholesterol are unhealthy lifestyles, which include:
However, there are also factors that increase the likelihood of high cholesterol, such as:
However, it should be noted that the only way to know cholesterol levels is through a blood test and if cholesterol levels are elevated, you must change your habits and you can add drinks that help lower cholesterol levels, such as green tea, because ““It is rich in catechins, flavonoids and other compounds with antioxidant properties that help reduce blood levels of ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol and triglycerides,” According to the Portuguese Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing Portal, Tua Saud.
So, to get these benefits, you have to add one tablespoon of green tea to 240 ml of boiling water. Then, let it rest for ten minutes, strain, and drink up to four cups of hot tea between meals each day.
However, the same portal states that “during pregnancy, breastfeeding, people suffering from insomnia, gastritis, ulcers and high blood pressure should not drink this tea as it contains caffeine. Likewise, people taking anticoagulants and people suffering from thyroid dysfunction People with hypochondriasis should also avoid use.”
In any event, the above information is in no way a substitute for medical advice, so the first thing to do is to consult a health professional.
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