Can Food Supplementation Increase HDL Cholesterol?
Healthy life style by good exercise and healthy diet has been popular today’s. But some people may find that they have limited time due to hectic work or business stopping them to change their life style to a healthier one. The healthy diet should supply for best nutrients for cholesterol control, but some people choose to take food supplement for more practical reason. Out of the wide choice of supplementations in the market, what are the ingredients that proven to have good effect to the HDL and maintain the low level LDL? How they work?
Niacin or vitamin B12 is the recommended natural ingredient for a better cholesterol profile. Niacin works by being the agent for a better fat metabolism in human body. It means that our body will digest well the food with fatty components. This is the secret behind the fact that niacin could raise the energy level. Niacin turns fat into energy for daily activities. Other important nutrients are Omega 3 and Coenzym Q10. They are the unsaturated fatty acid that make the bad fat is unable to stick on the inner part of blood vessel. Niacin will ensure a cleaner blood vessel results in better blood circulation throughout the body.
Rice, fatty fish like salmon, trout and mackerel are the good sources of the valuable nutrient above. Garlic, mushrooms, barley, bran, soy beans, and oats are healthy food to reduce the risk of heart attack by increasing HDL cholesterol. The niacin, omega 3 and coenzyme Q10 has now easily to be consumed in pills and supplementation. This is the solution for people who want to stay healthy but not yet have time to prepare fresh food made from rice, fish, mushroom, etc.
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