A nutritionist named a vegetable that lowers cholesterol levels best

Iwasaki nutritionist: red pepper lowers “bad” cholesterol

Japanese nutritionist Masahiro Iwasaki thinksthat red pepper will help reduce the level of “bad” cholesterol in the body. According to the nutritionist, each vegetable contains many different types of the most powerful antioxidant compounds. One of them is capsanthin, which is responsible for the color of red peppers and chili peppers.

This antioxidant is extremely strong, noted a nutritionist from Japan. Studies show that capsanthin increases the level of “good” cholesterol in the body and fights the so-called “bad”.

Red bell pepper, popular among Russians, is considered the best choice. Among other things, it contains a large amount of vitamin C – twice as much as in a lemon. The content of this vitamin also helps in the fight against cholesterol.