10 Benefits of Dandelion Tea
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Reduces Cholesterol
Some of the dandelion's bioactive compounds may reduce the risk of heart disease by decreasing cholesterol levels. In one study, mice were given dandelion extract, which led to dramatically lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels.2Khoo, Hock-Eng, et al. ‘Carotenoids and Their Isomers: Color Pigments in Fruits and Vegetables.’ PubMed, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21336241
Another study conducted on rabbits investigated the effect of adding dandelion leaves and roots to a high-cholesterol diet. Lower cholesterol levels were observed in the rabbits that consumed the dandelion extract.4Choi, Ung-Kyu, et al. ‘Hypolipidemic and Antioxidant Effects of Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale) Root and Leaf on Cholesterol-Fed Rabbits.’ PubMed, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20162002 Additional research is required to fully determine the impact of dandelion on cholesterol levels in humans.
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