10 Benefits of Peppermint Tea
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Benefit #3: Lowers Cholesterol Levels
High cholesterol levels can lead to a build-up of plaque in the arteries that can lead to atherosclerosis, hypertension, heart attacks, and even death. In the United States, 1 in 4 deaths are because of heart disease. With such high prominence in the United States, heart disease is definitely something that needs to be combatted.
Fortunately, peppermint has been shown to have some combative effects against LDL, the “bad cholesterol”. In an animal study, rats were treated with peppermint extract. In comparison to the non-supplemented group, the experimental group had decreased levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol levels, and lower blood glucose levels.
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