YOGYAKARTA - High cholesterol, including health problems experienced by not a few people in Indonesia. Not only taking conventional drugs, many cholesterol sufferers are looking for drugs from natural ingredients. So what are natural cholesterol drugs that are safe for the stomach?
Excessive cholesterol in the body, especially LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) or bad cholesterol can cause various health problems. High cholesterol levels can increase the potential for serious diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart problems, and stroke.
Although there are various medical drugs to reduce cholesterol, many people with this disease are looking for alternative natural medicines. They want to take a more safe natural drug and have minimal side effects, especially for people who have stomach problems.
Keeping cholesterol levels within normal limits is very important for long-term health. Unfortunately, some medical medicines for cholesterol can cause side effects such as stomach disorders. To avoid these effects, many people with cholesterol are looking for safer natural drug solutions.
Here are some natural cholesterol drugs that are safe for the stomach and easy to find:
Garlic is known as a natural drug to reduce cholesterol. The allicin content in garlic helps reduce LDL levels while increasing HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) or good cholesterol.
Garlic is also anti-inflammatory and safe for the stomach if consumed in reasonable quantities. It is recommended for you to eat garlic in a cooked state or in the form of a capsule to reduce the risk of stomach irritation.
Oatmeal is a very good source of soluble fiber for lowering cholesterol. Soluble fiber works by tying cholesterol in the digestive tract and preventing its absorption into the blood.
In addition, the material is soft in the stomach so that it is suitable for people with digestive disorders. Consuming oatmeal as breakfast is a simple way to keep cholesterol levels under control.
Olive oil contains single unsaturated fatty acids that are useful for lowering LDL without lowering HDL levels. This oil also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, so it is safe for stomach health. Use olive oil as a substitute for cooking oil in cooking oil or add it to salads.
Green tea is rich in caterin, an antioxidant compound that helps lower levels of bad cholesterol. This drink also has a calming nature, so it's safe for the stomach. Drinking one to two cups of green tea every day can help maintain heart health and lower cholesterol naturally.
Alpukat is a fruit rich in single unsaturated fat and fiber, two components that can lower LDL cholesterol. Alpukat is also easy to digest and does not cause stomach irritation, making it a healthy choice of food for people with high cholesterol.
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that are beneficial for stomach health while at the same time helping lower cholesterol. Ginger can be consumed in the form of tea or mixed into food. In addition to lowering cholesterol, ginger also helps relieve digestive disorders.
almonds, walnuts, and nuts contain healthy fats that can help lower LDL cholesterol without affecting HDL levels. Nuts are also safe for the stomach if consumed in a non-excessive amount.
Those are some natural cholesterol drugs that are safe for the stomach. With ingredients such as garlic, oatmeal, olive oil, and green tea, you can not only lower cholesterol but also maintain digestive health. Also read 10 cholesterol reduction foods.
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