Experts unveil cholesterol-lowering supplements

Experts called dietary supplements to reduce the level of" bad " cholesterol, Report states, citing Express.

The experts named magnesium as the first food supplement, which daily intake not only lowers the level of "bad" cholesterol but also increases the level of "good" cholesterol in the body. Moreover, this substance is an essential mineral needed to regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

The second supplement was green tea extract, which, in particular, helps to reduce the risk of heart disease. It is also rich in polyphenols, which have antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-cancer properties.

Factors that increase the level of "bad" cholesterol include smoking, overweight, lack of exercise, and poor nutrition with a high content of trans fats.

Factors that reduce the level of " bad " cholesterol include physical education, sports, and generally regular physical activity, quitting smoking and drinking alcohol, food containing little saturated animal fats, and easily digestible carbohydrates.