In recent years, with the improvement of living standards and changes in dietary structure, the incidence of cardiovascular diseases such as hyperlipidemia and hypertension has also shown an increasing trend year by year. In order to reduce blood lipids and prevent the occurrence of blood clots, many people choose drugs**, among which simvastatin has become one of the commonly used lipid-lowering drugs. However, in recent years, studies have found that hawthorn, a common fruit, has hypolipidemic and anti-thrombotic effects, and can even outperform 5 tablets of simvastatin. This has led to a strong interest in the health benefits of hawthorn.
First, let's learn about the nutritional value of hawthorn. Hawthorn is a common fruit, rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A and other vitamins, but also rich in dietary fiber, minerals and a variety of active substances. Among them, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, which can remove free radicals in the body and reduce oxidative damage to blood vessel walls, thereby reducing blood lipids and preventing the formation of blood clots. In addition, the dietary fiber in hawthorn can promote gastrointestinal motility, reduce cholesterol absorption, and further reduce blood lipid levels.
Secondly, the efficacy of hawthorn on lowering blood lipids and antithrombosis has been confirmed by scientific research. A study led by the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, found that the active substance in hawthorn can inhibit cholesterol synthesis, reduce the level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and increase the content of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), thereby effectively reducing blood lipids. In addition, the active substance in hawthorn is also able to inhibit the aggregation of platelets, reduce the formation of blood clots, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. These results show that hawthorn has obvious hypolipidemic and antithrombotic effects.
Compared to simvastatin, hawthorn has an advantage. Simvastatin is a commonly used lipid-lowering drug that lowers blood lipid levels by inhibiting the enzyme synthase cholesterol. However, long-term use of simvastatin may cause some *** such as muscle pain, abnormal liver function, etc. As a natural food, hawthorn not only does not have ***, but also can provide rich nutrients and is healthier for the body. In addition, hawthorn also has a variety of health effects such as regulating blood pressure and promoting digestion, which can comprehensively improve the health level of the human body.
So, how to properly consume hawthorn to exert its hypolipidemic and antithrombotic effects? First of all, we should choose fresh hawthorn because fresh hawthorn is richer in nutrients. Secondly, hawthorn can be eaten raw or made into foods such as hawthorn tea and hawthorn paste. Whether it is eaten raw or made into other foods, we should eat it in moderation and not in excess. Finally, for people who already have cardiovascular disease, hawthorn should be consumed reasonably under the guidance of a doctor so as not to affect the efficacy of the drug.
To sum up, hawthorn, as a common fruit, has hypolipidemic and antithrombotic effects, and can even outperform 5 tablets of simvastatin. It is rich in vitamins, dietary fiber and active substances, which can scavenge free radicals in the body, reduce blood lipids and prevent the formation of blood clots. Compared with simvastatin, hawthorn is safer, healthier, and does not produce *** Therefore, we can consume hawthorn appropriately to improve blood lipid levels and prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. However, neither hawthorn nor medicine can replace a healthy lifestyle, we should also adhere to a scientific and reasonable diet, moderate exercise, and maintain a good attitude in order to live a truly healthy life.