Management of Cholesterol
When cholesterol accumulates in the body, it builds up in the arteries, narrowing and hardening the blood passageways. As a result, it impairs blood flow, putting a strain on the heart. In addition, it forces the heart to work harder to facilitate blood circulation. But people should remember that there is good and bad cholesterol. The latter, called LDL cholesterol, is the culprit in the hardening and narrowing of arteries.
Based on various studies on lab animals, apple cider vinegar reduces the level of LDL cholesterol while boosting the level of HDL or good cholesterol.
Adding one or two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the diet daily can effectively reduce triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. In addition, researchers replicated the experience of people taking it regularly, and the results showed that the cholesterol level in lab animals decreased after a few months.
Although the medical community needs more research on a larger human population to arrive at a general conclusion, various lab studies already show that apple cider vinegar is an excellent complementary solution for high cholesterol treatment. However, healthcare practitioners advise that people diagnosed with high LDL cholesterol levels should not forget to take the statins their doctors prescribed.
