Chewing a paan each morning claimed to keep bad cholesterol in check; symptoms listed

Chewing a paan first thing in the morning is being suggested as a way to keep bad cholesterol under control. It is said that chewing one paan every morning after waking up keeps raised bad cholesterol in the blood in check and helps improve health. Paan is easily available in the market.

Paan is said to contain alkaloids, tannins, antioxidants and propane-like compounds. Of these, antioxidants are said to help keep raised blood pressure under control. It is also said that paan should only be chewed, and that tobacco or lime should not be added to it, as this harms the body.

A wrong lifestyle is cited as the cause of rising cholesterol. Changes in diet, a lack of essential nutrients, drinking too little water and a lack of physical activity show their effect on health quickly. Eating junk food regularly raises the level of bad cholesterol. The problem is now seen not only among the elderly but also among young people. Rising cholesterol endangers heart health, so eating easily digestible food is described as essential. It is also said that medicines are taken when cholesterol rises, but alongside them, people should also try to bring it down with home remedies.

There are two kinds of cholesterol in the body, good and bad. Good cholesterol is said to help the body make healthy fats. When the level of bad cholesterol rises, fatty deposits form in the blood vessels, endangering heart health. Fat accumulated in the arteries obstructs blood flow, and there is a risk of a heart attack at any time. The heart has to work harder to pump blood.

The symptoms that may appear when bad cholesterol rises are listed as: chest pain or a feeling of heaviness, difficulty in breathing, numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, a white ring around the cornea, and frequent tiredness and weakness. It is said that these symptoms should not be ignored at all and that treatment should be sought in time.

It has also been made clear that all this is general information and does not claim to be a treatment. People have been advised to consult their doctor before trying any remedy.