Consuming foods containing beta glucan can help lower cholesterol.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – High levels of “bad” or LDL cholesterol can lead to the accumulation of fatty deposits on blood vessel walls and lead to serious health problems. One way that can help reduce levels cholesterol LDL is consumption beta glucan.
In general, cholesterol has several important roles in the body, such as aiding the vitamin D production process. However, when LDL cholesterol levels in the blood are high, fatty deposits can build up on the blood vessel walls.
The accumulation of fat can interfere with blood flow to the heart or brain and cause heart attack or stroke. Setting up a good diet is one factor that can help control cholesterol levels.
In connection with this, one of the things recommended by the Goodbody Clinic cardiovascular expert, Dr. Jamie Brosch, is the consumption of beta glucan. Beta glucan is a type of fiber that can lower LDL cholesterol levels without lowering “good” or HDL cholesterol levels.
According to cardiovascular nurse Michaela Nuttall, HDL cholesterol plays a role in lowering blood LDL cholesterol levels. Beta glucan is found in some foods such as oat porridge, barley and mushrooms.
According to the meta analysis, I consume about 3 grams beta glucan per day can reduce LDL cholesterol levels by 5-10 percent in individuals who have normal or high cholesterol levels. In this regard, Dr. Brosch recommends taking oats in everyday life.
“Eating 30 grams of oat porridge a day will give you enough beta glucan to help lower cholesterol,” explains Dr. To expressMonday (10/17/2022).
