5 foods scientifically proven to bring down cholesterol levels
Published on: Nov. 4, 2025, 7 p.m. | Source: Times of India
A study by the American College of Cardiology has reported that adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet can lead to an average decrease of 0.34 mmol/L in total cholesterol and 0.3 mmol/L in LDL cholesterol compared to omnivorous diets. Also, the Journal of the American Heart Association has highlighted that plant-based diets can reduce LDL cholesterol by approximately 10% and apolipoprotein B by 14%, suggesting a substantial impact on heart health. These data talk about the power of a vegetarian diet in bringing down cholesterol levels. And, did you know that a rise in bad cholesterol (LDL) in the arteries can lead to plaque formation, reduced blood flow, and increased risk of heart disease and stroke? Hence, it is very important to pay attention to what we eat on a daily basis. Here is a list of 5 foods that are scientifically proven to bring down cholesterol levels. Scroll to read the details and the right way of eating them.
