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high cholesterol: Bad lifestyle and unbalanced diet can increase the amount of bad cholesterol in the body. The condition of increased bad cholesterol in the body is called high cholesterol.
Our body produces two types of cholesterol – one is high-density lipoprotein (HDL) called good cholesterol and the other is low-density lipoprotein (LDL) called bad cholesterol. Consuming Karamda is very beneficial to control increased bad cholesterol in the body, let us know about its benefits in detail in this article.
Benefits of Karamada in high cholesterol
Karamda is a small, sour fruit found in many countries including India. This fruit is not only tasty but also contains many nutrients which are beneficial for health. Consumption of Karamda is also very beneficial in high cholesterol.
Dr. VD Tripathi, Clinical Dietician, Arogya Arogya Center, Noida, says, “Vitamin C, fiber and phytosterols present in Karamda help in reducing the increased bad cholesterol in the body. Its regular consumption also helps in increasing the immunity of the body. Consumption of Karamda is also very important in keeping the heart healthy.
These nutrients are found in Karamda
- vitamin C
- Fiber
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Iron
- Antioxidants
Consuming Karamda in high cholesterol is beneficial in the following ways-
Fiber: Karamda contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber combines with digestive juices in the digestive system to form a gel that sticks to the intestines and helps remove bad cholesterol (LDL) from the body.
Phytosterols: Karamda contains certain plant compounds called phytosterols. These elements work by preventing the absorption of cholesterol in the body.
Antioxidants: Vitamin C and other antioxidants found in karamda reduce harmful oxidative stress in the body. Oxidative stress promotes the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, which increases the risk of plaque formation in the arteries. The antioxidants present in karamda can help prevent this process.
To reduce cholesterol, you can include Karamda in your diet in many ways. For this, you can wash fresh Karamda and eat it directly. Its taste is sour, so if you want, you can add a little salt or honey to it. Apart from this, Karamda can also be consumed in the form of pickle or salad.
High cholesterol can be treated from the root, but for this you will have to take medicine along with diet and exercise. Once the cholesterol becomes normal, it can increase again due to negligence.