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Cholesterol is a type of fat present in the blood vessels, which the body uses to make cells and hormones. It is of two types – HDL (good) and LDL (bad).
If the amount of bad cholesterol increases, then blood circulation in the body is not proper. This increases the risk of life-threatening conditions like heart attack and stroke manifold.
What should LDL cholesterol level be?
According to the Cleveland Clinic, In adults, the level of LDL or bad cholesterol should be less than 100 mg/dL. While the level of good cholesterol HDL should be more than 60 mg/dL.
Signs of increased bad cholesterol
heavy breathing
Pain in chest
Tiredness
fast or slow heartbeat
Weakness
yellow spots above the eyes
The perfect cure for bad cholesterol
Tomato juice proves to be very beneficial in reducing bad cholesterol in the body. This is due to the presence of a compound called lycopene in it, which is known to improve lipid levels. Along with this, tomato juice is also rich in cholesterol-lowering fiber and niacin.
Cholesterol became normal in one year by drinking tomato juice
According to a 2019 study, Drinking unsalted tomato juice improved LDL cholesterol in 260 adults in Japan over one year.
