LOWERS CHOLESTEROL LEVEL
From producing bile to manufacturing hormones, cholesterol is essential to
overall health. However, high levels of cholesterol can build up in the blood,
causing blockages and increasing your risk of heart disease.
One of the biggest benefits of ginger is its ability to naturally lower
cholesterol levels and triglycerides to reduce your risk of heart problems. A
study conducted at Babol University of Medical Sciences actually found that
ginger was able to significantly reduce bad LDL cholesterol and raise
beneficial HDL cholesterol compared to a placebo. An animal study also showed
that ginger was nearly as effective in lowering cholesterol (improving
cholesterol markers) as atorvastatin, a medication commonly prescribed for high
blood cholesterol.
Brissette says ginger can help lower
LDL cholesterol levels (the bad kind!), reducing your risk of heart disease.
What’s more is that its blood-thinning properties could help prevent the
formation of blood clots, reducing your risk of heart and stroke. She warns
that if you already take blood-thinning medications, check with your doctor
before having more ginger.
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