10 Health Benefits of Prune Juice
Prune Juice Benefit #3: Lowers Cholesterol Levels
Cholesterol is the number one cause of fatal heart diseases such as angina pectoris. When cholesterol accumulates in your blood vessels, it forms a layer of plaque. Increasing the cholesterol level in your blood builds up more plaque on the walls of your blood vessels. This leads to atherosclerosis or narrowing of the blood vessels. If this condition is not addressed, it leads to heart failure, angina, stroke, and heart attacks.
Prunes are very rich in antioxidants that reduce cholesterol levels. According to a study, prunes also slow down atherosclerosis. Another study suggests that the fibers in prunes are responsible for reduction of cholesterol levels in the bloodstream.
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