Cholesterol is produced in our liver. This is waxy, fatty substances that aids in strengthening cell walls, forming nerve sheaths, and producing hormones. However, excessive production of cholesterol is harmful to our body and eventually it is apparently fatal in most of the cases, because it heightens the risk of heart diseases and strokes. A healthy diet is known to reduce the risk of raising high blood cholesterol. So, you should always take a great care of your regular diet.

Soluble fiber works following a complex mechanism of reducing absorption of cholesterol in the intestines. The mechanism is based on the binding of bile and dietary cholesterol in the body so that it can be excreted from the system. Hence if you can add soluble fiber in your diet, it will definitely switch your regular diet to a healthy diet to lower cholesterol level in your body. If you can add 5-10gm of soluble fiber in your diet, it will certainly reduce LDL cholesterol to 5%. If you take a minimum of one and half cup of cooked oatmeal, it will give you 4.5gms of fiber. So positively it will enhance your body system by lowering your cholesterol level.

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