Doctor Karan Rajan Recommends 4 Foods to Cut Cholesterol as 2 in 5 UK Adults Are Affected
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Updated · Daily Record · Jun 9
Doctor Karan Rajan Recommends 4 Foods to Cut Cholesterol as 2 in 5 UK Adults Are Affected
3 articles · Updated · Daily Record · Jun 9
Summary
Karan Rajan told TikTok followers he would keep four foods on hand for high cholesterol: berries, seeds, beans and lentils, and oats.
Berries' polyphenols may boost bile acid formation and limit LDL oxidation, while seeds' healthy fats can reduce intestinal cholesterol absorption and liver fat synthesis.
Beans and lentils provide fermentable fibre and plant protein that can curb liver cholesterol production and increase LDL clearance; oats' beta-glucan binds bile acids and helps pull LDL from circulation.
About 2 in 5 UK adults have high cholesterol, a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes, and the NHS also advises more oily fish, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruit and vegetables while cutting fatty meats, butter, cream and cakes.