“Drink” your way to GOOD cholesterol?
Some mainstream doctors tell you statins are safe…
They even prop them up as a “magic” pill that will instantly LOWER your cholesterol.
Nearly one-third of American adults over the age of 40 are taking a statin RIGHT NOW… so most folks are drinking the statin Kool-Aid!
But if you want real, NATURAL cholesterol control… I’ve got a better drink.
Hibiscus sabdariffa is frequently used to make hibiscus tea… an herbal blend made from a mixture of dried hibiscus flowers, leaves, and dark red calyces—which are the cup-shaped centers of the flowers.
When brewed, hibiscus tea has a tart flavor and red hue similar to that of cranberries, and can be enjoyed both hot or cold.
Drinking hibiscus tea is widely known for its many health benefits. It can:
- Lower your blood pressure…
- Boost your liver health…
- Help you fight tough bacteria and…
- Melt away those stubborn extra pounds
BUT, hibiscus tea’s most potent health benefit is its ability to SLASH high cholesterol.
In one study, 60 people were given either hibiscus or black tea.
And after just one month, those who drank hibiscus tea experienced increased “good” HDL cholesterol and decreased total cholesterol, “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
But here’s the real dagger for Big Pharma…
Hibiscus works BETTER than statins when it comes to lowering your cholesterol!
In fact, one clinical trial reported that low-doses of hibiscus REDUCED total cholesterol by as much as 57% compared to just statins!
If this doesn’t sound like a better alternative… I don’t know what is!
Varieties of high-quality, organic hibiscus tea can be found at many health food stores or reputable online tea retailers—including in ready-to-steep tea bags.
If you are already on a statin regimen and are considering phasing in the use of hibiscus tea… be sure to discuss it with your doctor.
To natural cholesterol control,
Cory Templeman
Senior Editor, eAlert
Sources:
Charles, Shamard. “Too Many People Stop Their Lifesaving Statins, Doctors Say.” https://www.nbcnews.com/health/heart-health/too-many-people-stop-their-lifesaving-statins-doctors-say-n789686
Simon, Nissa. “10 Foods That Help Lower Cholesterol.” https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-09-2012/foods-that-help-lower-cholesterol-slideshow.html#slide1
PubMed. “In vivo pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic interactions of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces extracts with simvastatin.” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28925046/
