Cholesterol oxidation refers to the process where cholesterol gets damaged or broken down by chemicals called oxidants. This can happen in our bodies due to various reasons like unhealthy lifestyle choices or medical conditions. The oxidation of cholesterol can be harmful as it may lead to the buildup of plaque in our arteries, which can increase the risk of heart diseases.
Full definition
One study conducted in 2004 by Israeli researchers concluded that people who drank one glass of pomegranate juice daily significantly lowered the
LDL cholesterol oxidation process.
The antioxidants in red raspberries — one of the best food sources of antioxidants — have shown potential in helping to
reduce cholesterol oxidation, and they may also help inhibit digestive enzymes, resulting in a lowered blood sugar level and increased insulin response.
Teas pack plant - based chemicals that halt
LDL cholesterol oxidation, improve triglycerides, regulate blood sugar, and lower inflammation.
This comes in the wake of over a decade worth of research showing that chocolate and / or cocoa lowers blood pressure, prevents or ameliorates endothelial dysfunction (a primary contributor to atherosclerosis), protects against coronary artery disease, reduces stroke risk,
prevents cholesterol oxidation (which converts healthy lipoproteins into artherogenic ones), to name only 5 of 70 + potential health benefits associated with its regular consumption.
Support healthy cholesterol levels and prevent low - density lipoprotein (LDL)
cholesterol oxidation.
Garlic may support blood platelet stickiness (aggregation) and LDL
cholesterol oxidation.
Support healthy cholesterol levels and prevent low - density lipoprotein (LDL)
cholesterol oxidation.