|
?Should I be drinking red wine to help lower cholesterol?? ?Is there a natural drink recipe to lower cholesterol levels?? ?Have you heard of a vinegar drink to lower cholesterol effectively?? These are the types of questions that health-conscious individuals are asking, in their search for effective, all-natural and safe cholesterol-boosting options.
Actually, red wine and vinegar have much in common (vinegar is French for ?sour wine?) and in regards to cholesterol health, both have their benefits. The presence of pectin in vinegar may explain its cholesterol-boosting abilities, as pectin is a water-soluble (dissolves in water) fiber that has been shown to soaks up fats and cholesterol in the body. These fats and cholesterol are then excreted from the body. In addition, vinegar possesses amino acids that may be effective at neutralizing some harmful oxidized LDL (?bad?) cholesterol.
The cholesterol benefits of red wine may be due to the presence and concentration of resveratrol, a naturally occurring antioxidant. Studies show that consuming foods rich in resveratrol may lead to lowered levels of both LDL and total cholesterol. In addition, this compound may reduce risks for cardiovascular disease.
And in regards to alcohol, studies have shown that consuming moderate amounts (one drink a day for women, two for men) may raise HDL (?good?) cholesterol levels.
|
