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Are beets helpful for lowering choresterol?

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Are beets helpful for lowering choresterol?
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Focusing on one food is not the best way to lower cholesterol.  Also, too many beets can have negative effects on kidney function.  It's best to pursue a balanced diet.  Here are some ideas for foods that help lower bad cholesterol: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/cholesterol/art-20045192

If you have been diagnosed with high LDL cholesterol, make sure to keep consulting your doctor and having your cholesterol checked.
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