The research team has shown that specifically increasing levels of this protein
reduces serum cholesterol levels and weight gain in mice.
However, some studies with virgin coconut indicate that the special diets containing virgin coconut oil
reduce serum cholesterol levels more than the special diets containing mainly polyunsaturated oils.
Various systems of traditional medicine use pumpkin to prevent and ease symptoms of diabetes, reduce symptoms of hypertension, prevent tumors, boost the immune system, provide antibacterial support to the stomach,
reduce serum cholesterol levels, and provide anti-inflammatory support.
In a pilot study, red light exposure
reduced serum cholesterol levels in 84 % of subjects.
Various systems of traditional medicine use pumpkin to prevent and ease symptoms of diabetes, reduce symptoms of hypertension, prevent tumors, boost the immune system, provide antibacterial support to the stomach,
reduce serum cholesterol levels, and provide anti-inflammatory support.
Another study found that guar gum
reduced serum cholesterol levels (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17457723).
Not exact matches
It
reduces the
serum cholesterol and triglyceride
level in the body.
(See: The Potential Health Benefits Of Makapuno Coconut Byproduct) Previous studies done on coconut flakes and coconut flour have also shown that the dietary fiber of coconut can
reduce cholesterol levels (e.g. see: The Cholesterol - Lowering Effect of Coconut Flakes in Humans with Moderately Raised Serum C
cholesterol levels (e.g. see: The
Cholesterol - Lowering Effect of Coconut Flakes in Humans with Moderately Raised Serum C
Cholesterol - Lowering Effect of Coconut Flakes in Humans with Moderately Raised
Serum CholesterolCholesterol)
All of these ingredients are reputed to lower high
levels of
serum cholesterol in the body, thus
reducing the risk of heart disease.
Both tamoxifen and soya protein
reduce levels of total
serum cholesterol and the undesirable LDL
cholesterol, which is closely linked to the risk of a heart attack.
A low fat diet rich in complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber improves the glycemic control,
reduces the insulin requirements, slows down the intestinal glucose absorption, enhances the peripheral tissue insulin sensibility, and
reduces body fat, arterial blood pressure,
serum cholesterol and triglycerides
levels [45].
Soluble fibers such as β - glucan have been shown to
reduce serum cholesterol in people with high
cholesterol levels (20).
And the results proved that the
serum total
cholesterol levels had
reduced by 23.3 %, disease had regressed in 43.7 % and progression was arrested in another 46.5 % of the patients.
It
reduced total
cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipids, LDL, and VLDL
cholesterol levels and increased HDL
cholesterol in
serum and tissues.
For example, 1, 3, or 6g of cinnamon per day
reduces serum glucose, triglyceride, LDL -
cholesterol, and total
cholesterol decreases and glucose
levels in Type 2 diabetics (27).