Drink THIS and Watch Cholesterol Fall
By
Natalie Moore
Posted February 15, 2017
Dear Living Well Daily Reader,
For decades, we’ve been told that the best way to reduce your cholesterol by taking dangerous drugs like statins.
But as we’ve seen time and time again in Western medicine — taking these drugs can be like playing Russian roulette with your health.
You see, a growing amount of research shows that statins can do more harm than good by weakening your heart and immune systems, and can even lead to devastating memory problems.
Fortunately, an international team of researchers has discovered an all-natural solution that could help lower your cholesterol and even reduce arterial stiffness — a condition that can lead to deadly heart attacks and stroke — without taking statins.
And believe or not, you could already be drinking it.
This powerful cholesterol crusher is bergamot, the tasty citrus fruit that gives Earl Grey tea its signature fragrance and flavor.
For this recent study, researchers gave folks who were already suffering from high cholesterol 400 mg of bergamot extract every day for six months.
At the end of the trial, the participants saw up to a 20 percent reduction in total cholesterol and a 17 percent decrease in triglycerides, while also increasing HDL (good) cholesterol and decreasing LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Even better, after examination with an ultrasound, the scientists found that the bergamot had significantly decreased markers linked to arterial stiffness.
This means taking bergamot daily could help you fight cholesterol naturally and ditch those health-wreaking statins for good while protecting your arteries at the same time!
Additionally, another study shows that bergamot can help battle blood sugar and even activate AMPK, one of the key drivers of a healthy metabolism. When you couple these results with its heart effects, it makes bergamot a go-to supplement for fighting metabolic syndrome, the precursor to diabetes.
You can get a daily dose of bergamot from drinking Earl Grey tea, but it’s likely not enough to shield your heart. Instead, taking a supplement will give you a healthy amount.
Bergamot supplements are sold at natural health stores and through online retailers like vitacost.com.
Live well,
Natalie Moore
Managing editor, Living Well Daily
Ed. Note: Please send your feedback: feedback@livingwelldaily.com – and click here to like us on Facebook.
Sources
[1]The Grave Dangers of Statin Drugs—and the Surprising Benefits of Cholesterol
[2] Hypolipemic and hypoglycaemic activity of bergamot polyphenols: From animal models to human studies
Written By Natalie Moore
Natalie Moore is a dedicated health researcher with a passion for finding healthy, natural, and science-based solutions. After a decade of direct healthcare experience in western and natural medicine, she was involved in public health research before joining Living Well Daily.
View More Free Articles
Stop Obsessing Over Diet Trends
Can we stop with the endless diet debates already? Every other week there’s a new headline shouting about which diet is best for weight loss, heart health, or diabetes. Paleo, keto, low-carb, high-protein… it’s exhausting. And now, a new meta-analysis is out comparing the Mediterranean diet, the DASH diet, and something called AHEI (that’s “Alternative...
A New Reason to Ditch Processed Junk
If you’ve ever walked the inside aisles of your local grocery store and thought, “This is all just junk,” your instincts were spot on. A new study published in the journal Thorax just added another red flag to the list of dangers linked to ultra-processed food—a 41 percent higher risk of lung cancer. That’s right....
When Being Winded on Stairs Is Serious (And When It Isn’t)
I had an athlete visit me recently because he experienced shortness of breath while climbing stairs. He is in great shape, so he was worried about what it might mean. “Doc,” he said, “I run five miles three times a week. Why am I huffing and puffing after two flights of stairs?” His concern is...
Study EXPOSES Hidden Danger Lurking in Your Car
We think of our homes and cars as safe havens. But according to a startling new study, they may be flooding your lungs with microscopic plastic particles—every single day. Researchers in France recently found that adults inhale an average of 68,000 microplastic particles daily from indoor air alone. To put that in perspective, that’s about...
Mailbag: Is Modern Food Making You Snore?
“What can cause snoring, and is there a way to correct this issue?” —Seeking Silence Hi Seeking, Snoring happens when the soft tissues in your throat relax and vibrate as air passes through during sleep. While several factors can cause snoring—from sleep position to nasal congestion—I want to share one trigger that might surprise you....
Simple Food Swap SLASHES Dementia Risk 28%
Let’s be honest… who would jump at the chance to cut their dementia risk by 28 percent. And no, you don’t need to run marathons, survive on broccoli, or learn to play the zither (whatever that is) to make it happen. All it takes is one easy swap—something that’s probably already in your refrigerator. Researchers...
This SMART Floss Exposes Hidden Health Danger
Scientists have created dental floss that doesn’t just clean between your teeth—it also tracks your stress while you’re flossing. Now, I know what you’re thinking… “Great—now even flossing is going to stress me out by telling me how stressed I am.” But this fascinating new tool from Tufts University could be a game-changer for understanding...
Is This "Safe" Sweetener Damaging Your Brain?
The headlines are alarming… “Popular Sugar Substitute Linked to Brain Cell Damage” and “Erythritol Could Damage Critical Brain Barrier” are just two of the dozens I’ve spotted recently. But before you toss every sugar-free product in your pantry, let’s take a closer look at what this study actually shows—and what it doesn’t. The latest research...
This Summer Threat Could SPIKE Your Blood Sugar
Picture this… It’s another scorching hot summer day. You crank up the air conditioning while watching the weather forecast, which predicts yet another “record-breaking” heat wave. It’s starting to feel like just another miserably uncomfortable summer. But what you might not realize is that—if you have diabetes—those rising temps could do far more damage to...
Move Over Yogurt—5 Foods That Pack MORE Probiotics
Let’s talk about your gut. The microbiome is the collection of trillions of bacteria and other tiny organisms that live in and on your body—especially in your gut—and help keep you healthy. I’ve written often about how vital it is to maintain a healthy microbiome. And you might have dutifully added yogurt to your shopping...