Grapefruit Helps Control Blood Cholesterol Levels Posted: 11-14-07 04:55am
Description: Grapefruits have
a high concentration of Pectin, a soluble
fibre which helps reduce blood cholesterol
levels. The mechanism appears to be an
increase of viscosity in the intestinal
tract, leading to a reduced absorption of
cholesterol from bile or food.
How To
Take: One grapefruit a day.
Not To Use
With: Grapefruit affects some
drugs, so check with your doctor first.
Side
Effects: The risk of muscle
toxicity associated with statins may
increase when grapefruit is consumed due
to the nature of some of its contents
which might increase circulating levels of
several prescription drugs including
statins.
Expected
Results Within: 30 days
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Posted: 11-15-07 04:15am
Red grapefruit is found to be more
effective than white in lowering lipids,
particularly blood triglycerides, a type
of cholesterol whose elevated levels are
often associated with heart problems.
Antioxidants in the grapefruits are
responsible for their health benefits, and
the red variety generally has higher
antioxidants than the white.
