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Anti-Hyperlipidemic and Anti-Atherogenic Effect of Citrus Peel Pectin Against Cholesterol and Cholic Acid Induced Hyperlipidemia in Sprague Dawley Rats

Researchers tested whether pectin extracted from citrus peels could help treat high cholesterol and fat levels in the blood using rats. When rats were given different amounts of citrus peel pectin mixed into their food, their cholesterol and triglyceride levels decreased significantly while their good cholesterol (HDL) increased. The treatment also protected their heart, liver, and kidney tissues from damage. This suggests citrus peel pectin, usually thrown away by juice companies, could become a useful and natural remedy for managing high cholesterol.

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Inonotus hispidus Protects against Hyperlipidemia by Inhibiting Oxidative Stress and Inflammation through Nrf2/NF-κB Signaling in High Fat Diet Fed Mice

Inonotus hispidus is an edible mushroom that may help treat obesity and high cholesterol by reducing fat levels and inflammation in the body. In mice fed a high-fat diet, the mushroom improved cholesterol profiles, reduced liver damage, and promoted beneficial gut bacteria. The beneficial effects appear to work through activating the body’s natural antioxidant defenses and reducing inflammation-causing proteins.

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