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This superfood can slash cholesterol- and you only need to eat 1.5g daily

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Experts have discovered that incorporating just a tiny portion one particular superfood group into your diet could significantly lower your cholesterol levels.

High cholesterol can lead to several health concerns and be more difficult to manage if it's not checked regularly.A serious problem with high cholesterol is its tendency to cause plaque to build up in the bloodstream.

This hinders the flow and increases the risk of heart disease, strokes, and other serious conditions. Known as the 'silent killer,' high cholesterol typically shows no obvious symptoms until it has already led to health complications.The NHS highlights that "High cholesterol doesn't usually cause any symptoms on its own."However, subtle indicators might include fatty skin deposits, greyish-white eye rings, leg discomfort, unexpected imbalance, blurry vision, and numbness.A blood test is the only thing that can diagnose high cholesterol.

A balanced diet is essential in combating high cholesterol risks, and certain foods have been scientifically verified for their ability to lower cholesterol, reports Bristol Live.Research from 2018 indicates that ingesting just 1.5 to 3 grams of plant sterols or stanols every day could lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol by 7.5 to 12 per cent.

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