Cholesterol Spinach

Purported Benefits, Side Effects & More
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This information describes the common uses of Cholesterol Spinach, how it works, and its possible side effects.
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What is it?

Despite anecdotes about this plant being able to lower cholesterol, there is no scientific evidence that it works.

Cholesterol spinach is a plant originally cultivated in Nepal. It has received attention for its use in Hawaii as a cholesterol-lowering nutritional supplement. Despite enthusiasm over this botanical, there is no evidence that explains why it might work. In addition, although a related plant species appeared to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in an animal model, clinical evidence is also lacking.

What are the potential uses and benefits?

  • To lower high cholesterol
    There is no scientific evidence to support this claim.

What else do I need to know?

Do Not Take if:

  • You have a weakened immune system due to chemotherapy, HIV infection, immunosuppressant drugs, or other causes: There is the potential for raw vegetables to be contaminated with bacteria, fungi, or other pathogens.