Juice that can reduce the thickness of plaque in the arteries by 30%

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Accumulation of plaques and an increase in their thickness in the arteries threatens the development of dangerous complications, including coronary heart disease and stroke – drinking pomegranate juice helps to resist this.

The appearance of plaques in the blood arteries is associated with high levels of cholesterol, especially the so-called “bad” LDL cholesterol, which directly contributes to the fact that the vascular walls are covered with a specific plaque. This is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis – a pathological condition in which the arteries become clogged with accumulations of fatty substances called plaques or atheromas.

Such plaques that accumulate on the inner walls of arteries consist of various substances circulating in the blood (they include calcium, cholesterol, cell waste, and other components). In response to the formation of plaques, the cells of the body secrete substances that can worsen the condition of clogged arteries, increasing the likelihood of related diseases.

At the same time, researchers studying the effect of pomegranate juice on the lipid profile did promising findings regarding its ability to lower cholesterol levels.

It has also been reported to show that after one year of consuming pomegranate juice, patients' systolic blood pressure decreased by 12 percent.

Experts stress : to prevent the accumulation of cholesterol, it is necessary to reduce the consumption of foods with a high content of saturated fat, eat more vegetables and fruits that contain soluble fiber. It turns into a thick gel in the intestines, which slows down digestion and holds fats, preventing their absorption. Plant sterols and stanols, which are abundant in nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils, can also limit the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body.