Turmeric Lower Cholesterol
On the effect of turmeric to help lower cholesterol
Turmeric, a genus of herbs, has been used for medicine and diet for a long time. There are different opinions on the effect of health, and the ability to lower cholesterol is particularly eye-catching.
Looking at the pharmacology, turmeric contains curcumin and other active ingredients. This curcumin seems to act on the way of lipid metabolism. Or help the conversion of cholesterol in the liver, so that it can be excreted into bile acids; or regulate the activity of enzymes related to lipid metabolism, so that the level of cholesterol in the blood stabilizes.
Throughout the ages, there have been many test cases. There are old people who are fat and have high blood lipids, and they gradually add turmeric to their daily diet. After a few dozen days, the body feels light and healthy, re-check blood lipids, and the value of cholesterol drops. There are also doctors who use turmeric as a adjuvant to treat people with abnormal blood lipids, and there are many good feedback.
However, some commentators are skeptical. Or the experimental samples are not wide, and it is difficult to prove the universal effect; or the individual differences are quite large, and not everyone should. And the amount and method of turmeric consumption are also exquisite. Excessive, it may disturb the stomach and cause discomfort.
In summary, turmeric seems to have something to do with lowering cholesterol. However, in order to find the exact effect, it is still necessary to conduct extensive research, study the mechanism in detail, and use it cautiously in order to obtain healthy benefits.
