15 foods to help cut cholesterol levels
New Delhi, January 24, 2024: Your body requires good cholesterol to function properly, but it is crucial to make sure you keep its ‘bad counterpart’ in check. Excessive levels of ‘bad cholesterol’ and other substances can lead to plaque forming in the arteries, elevating the risk of conditions such as coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke, says the British Heart Foundation. Cholesterol travels through the blood on proteins called “lipoproteins.” Two types of lipoproteins carry cholesterol throughout the body: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol. Having high levels of LDL cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup in your arteries