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Due to busy lifestyle and unbalanced eating habits, people today are not able to take care of their health. Due to not taking proper care of health and body, the risk of diseases is also increasing rapidly. Unhealthy diet and inactive lifestyle lead to the problem of high cholesterol. Eating too much fried and fatty food increases bad cholesterol in your body. Our body produces two types of cholesterol – one is high-density lipoprotein (HDL) which is called good cholesterol and the other is low-density lipoprotein (LDL) which is called bad cholesterol. When bad cholesterol increases in the body, it is called high cholesterol. To reduce it, special attention should be paid to diet and lifestyle. Drinking pomegranate juice helps in reducing the increased bad cholesterol in the body.
Benefits of drinking pomegranate juice in high cholesterol
Not only pomegranate seeds, but its bark and leaves are also rich in many medicinal properties. Consuming pomegranate is very beneficial for reducing high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a wax-like substance found in our body. It is very important for the formation of cell membranes and the production of certain hormones. When its quantity increases in the body, it accumulates in the arteries and affects blood flow. Dr. VD Tripathi, Clinical Dietician, Arogya Arogya Kendra, Noida, says, “Properties like anti-oxidants, polyphenols present in pomegranate juice help in reducing increased bad cholesterol in the body and increasing good cholesterol.”
The benefits of drinking pomegranate juice in high cholesterol are as follows-
1). Rich in antioxidants: Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants, some of which are specifically polyphenols. These antioxidants prevent oxidation, which damages LDL cholesterol.
2). Lowers LDL: Drinking pomegranate juice regularly can lower LDL cholesterol levels. Drinking pomegranate juice daily for three months can reduce LDL cholesterol by 12%.
3). Reduces inflammation: The antioxidants present in pomegranate also help in reducing inflammation. Accumulation of cholesterol can also cause inflammation in the arteries.
4). BP Control: Pomegranate juice can also help lower blood pressure, which is essential for keeping the heart healthy.
How to consume pomegranate juice when you have high cholesterol?
Generally, it is considered safe to drink 120 ml to 240 ml of pomegranate juice a day. Pomegranate juice is naturally sweet, but the amount of sugar present in it can be harmful for the body. If you are suffering from diabetes or any sugar related problem, then consume it only after consulting your doctor.