Sip your way to heart health: How green tea can help lower cholesterol

Green Tea is rich in polypherols such as catechins and is often recommended as an antioxidant. New research has also confirmed older studies showing that drinking green tea can reduce cholesterol, especially the more problematic LDL form. The recent meta-analysis, which included over 3300 people, also showed a beneficial reduction in triglyceride levels and many experts suggest that 3 cups a day is sufficient for this effect.

A popular hot drink costing just four pence could help lower levels of cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart attacks and strokes. Studies have shown that drinking green tea regularly could improve your cardiovascular health.

High cholesterol is a potentially dangerous condition that occurs when you have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in your blood. This can build up in the blood vessels, causing blockages.