What to steep in water to lower blood lipid levels
Disease description:
My grandmother has very high blood lipids. She wants to steep some ingredients to drink for lowering her blood lipids, but we don't know which ingredients can help with that. May I ask the doctor what can be steeped and consumed to lower blood lipids?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Hawthorn berry steeped in water, cassia seed tea, green tea, wolfberry (goji berry) steeped in water, and chrysanthemum-hawthorn tea can help lower blood lipid levels.
1. Hawthorn Berry Steeped in Water: Hawthorn contains hawthorn acid, which can promote cholesterol conversion and simultaneously reduce serum cholesterol and triglycerides.
2. Cassia Seed Tea: Cassia seeds are rich in fatty acids and amino acids. This tea clears heat, improves vision, lowers lipids and blood pressure, and can be used to treat hyperlipidemia.
3. Green Tea: Green tea contains abundant tea polyphenols and catechins. It reduces cholesterol absorption and metabolism in the body, achieving the effect of lowering blood lipids. Additionally, it has good preventive and therapeutic effects on arteriosclerosis.
4. Wolfberry Steeped in Water: Wolfberries are rich in amino acids, trace elements, vitamins, and other nutrients. They help soften blood vessels and reduce blood viscosity.
5. Chrysanthemum-Hawthorn Tea: Chrysanthemum-hawthorn tea is composed of chrysanthemum and hawthorn. This tea clears heat, relieves summer heat, strengthens the spleen, benefits the liver, softens blood vessels, and is also helpful for lowering blood lipids.
Although these beverages can aid in lowering blood lipids, they cannot replace medication. Additionally, these beverages should be consumed in moderation to avoid excessive intake that may cause discomfort.
