Healthy Heart Food Number Six
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Flavonones (a subcategory of flavonoids) are found in many food items, Citrus fruits are loaded with them. The flavonone level is so high that statin drug users are cautioned against eating citrus fruits, especially grapefruit.
When eating citrus we are doing two things regarding cholesterol. One we are lowering “bad”, and two we are raising “good”. The Hebrew University in Jerusalem study of 2006 suggests this double action is good enough to suggest eating more citrus before trying statins. Please check with your healthcare professional pior to taking this or any other action regarding your health.
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