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Will A Vegan Diet Lower Cholesterol?
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Have you been wondering if a vegan diet will help lower cholesterol? Then keep reading to discover more.
Cholesterol
According to Heart UK, ‘cholesterol is a fatty substance which is made in the liver. It’s found in some foods too.’
They say that in order to keep our bodies functioning properly, we all need some cholesterol, but having too much can lead to clogged up arteries and potential future health problems.
Will A Vegan Diet Lower Cholesterol?
Yes! According to the NHS website, a Swedish study has found that a vegan diet can in fact reduce levels of ’bad’ cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL).
Lots of these ‘bad’ LDL-cholesterols are generated by eating saturated animal fats. So cutting animal products from your diet and eating more vegetables is a widely recognised method for reducing bad cholesterol and lower the risk of heart attacks. As well as maintaining a healthy and balanced diet, regular exercise is also key here.
For everything you need to know about veganism and cholesterol, read this post here.
If you have any more burning plant-based questions, make sure to send them our way via the comments section below.
By Fabian Jackson
Fabian is one of our lovely Content Marketing Assistants who loves writing almost as much as he loves coffee, old episodes of Escape to the Country (no judgement here), and cooking up a storm in his kitchen.
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