A popular spice that most housewives keep in their kitchens can be a real protector of the heart. Scientists have found that coriander helps lower the level of "bad" cholesterol, normalizes blood pressure and thereby reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke.
This is reported by the Daily Express with reference to a study published in the journal Current Cardiology Reviews .
The results showed that coriander seeds have a pronounced hypolipidemic effect - they reduce the level of low-density lipoproteins (LDL), which are known as "bad" cholesterol, and triglycerides, while increasing the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL). This improves the condition of blood vessels and helps prevent the accumulation of cholesterol plaques.
Experimental data indicate that the group receiving coriander seeds had significantly reduced total tissue cholesterol levels.
Another study, published in the journal Ethnopharmacology , found that coriander can lower blood pressure due to its hypotensive effect. Scientists believe this is due to the spice's effects on vascular smooth muscle, as well as its diuretic properties.
Thus, adding coriander seeds or powder to your diet can not only improve the taste of dishes, but also help maintain heart health.
Doctors advise not to replace medications with spices, but to perceive such natural remedies as additional prevention. If you have problems with blood pressure or cholesterol levels, you should consult a doctor.
