Bad cholesterol or LDL has a negative effect on health and can lead to cardiovascular diseases by clogging arteries. And lowering it is closely linked with consuming antioxidants.
How does bad cholesterol (LDL) affect health?
LDL is a low-density lipoprotein produced by the body to transport cholesterol around the body.
The cholesterol contained in LDL can, over time, build up on the walls of the arteries together with other substances to form plaque (atherosclerosis). When it forms in the coronary arteries, the arteries of the heart, the hardening and narrowing of the arteries decreases the flow of oxygen and blood to the heart. As a result, it does not receive enough oxygen and can suffer angina pectoris and even a heart attack.
Antioxidants and LDL
Antioxidants are molecules that can slow down or prevent the oxidation of other molecules which, when oxidised, produce free radicals that damage cells. For example, they prevent the oxidation of bad cholesterol (LDL).
This is how antioxidants work:
- Reducing oxidative damage to cells. This protective action is achieved by increasing the resistance of LDL cholesterol to oxidation, thus reducing its toxicity on the arterial wall. So, they prevent leukocytes from sticking to the arterial wall and forming foam cells, which are a precursor to atherosclerosis.
- Inhibiting platelet activation, preventing the onset of coronary artery disease.
The antioxidant power of Keriba Duo
Antioxidants are consumed through food, mainly fruit and vegetables. However, sometimes it is necessary to take antioxidant food supplements to help improve your health.
Keriba Duo are natural capsules that contain MEDITEANOX® and POMANOX®, natural extracts (obtained from the fresh whole fruits of the olive and pomegranate) with a high concentration of natural antioxidant polyphenols (hydroxytyrosol and punicalagins, respectively).
Thanks to its antioxidant power, Keriba Duo is able to:
- Reduce oxidised LDL cholesterol in plasma, which is associated with coronary heart disease.
- Prevent the risks associated with developing cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure.
- Maintain proper endothelial function, preventing atherosclerosis.
- Serve an anti-thrombotic function by inhibiting platelet adhesion and blood clotting, the major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
- Protect cells against tobacco use.
- Protect the neurons in the central nervous system.
- Prevent strokes and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.