Maintaining a good cholesterol level helps maintain a healthy heart. Cholesterol is also the main component of human cell membranes, and is an element necessary for the synthesis of vitamin D, bile, and some hormones. Therefore, cholesterol is very important to the human body and must not be lacking.
However, there are also good and bad cholesterol. The good cholesterol refers to “high-density lipoprotein cholesterol” and the bad cholesterol refers to “low-density lipoprotein cholesterol”. The level of good cholesterol in the blood should not be too low or the level of bad cholesterol should not be too low. Should not be too high.
2 grams of plant sterols per day
may help stabilize cholesterol
Cholesterol problems often appeared in older people in the past, but in recent years, there has been a trend of younger people, and even young people in their 20s are also troubled by cholesterol problems. To improve health, it is not only necessary to maintain moderate exercise, but also pay attention to improving eating habits. In addition to avoiding foods high in saturated fat and trans fat, you can also stabilize the daily intake of “phytosterols” derived from natural plants. cholesterol.
The structure of phytosterols is similar to that of cholesterol. When eaten with the daily diet, it can act as a barrier in the intestinal tract or help stabilize cholesterol. According to the results of several clinical studies, taking 2 grams of plant sterols daily for 2-3 weeks may help stabilize cholesterol.
In fact, daily plant foods also contain plant sterols, but the content is not much. For example, you need to eat 450 tomatoes or 150 apples to get 2 grams of plant sterols. To easily get enough plant sterols, Benecol, a well-known food brand in Finland, is your ideal choice. Each Benotol drink already contains 2 grams of plant sterols, which is suitable for those who are concerned about cholesterol.
Originally published on AM730 https://www.am730.com.hk/Life/Special Issue/Cholesterol Problems Getting Younger-Focus on Cholesterol Levels-Healthier Heart/340659?utm_source=yahoorss&utm_medium=referral