Lower Cholesterol Levels

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like molecule found in all of your body's cells. Some people believe that all cholesterol is harmful, although it is necessary for the body to operate properly. Cholesterol is required for critical functions such as digestion and the creation of hormones and vitamin D. High cholesterol, on the other hand, is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, particularly when "bad" LDL cholesterol levels are raised. Cabbage has two compounds that have been demonstrated to lower harmful LDL cholesterol levels.

Soluble fiber has been demonstrated to decrease "bad" LDL cholesterol levels by adhering to cholesterol in the stomach and preventing it from being absorbed into the bloodstream. A major meta-analysis of 67 research found that eating 2–10 grams of soluble fiber per day resulted in a slight, but substantial, drop in LDL cholesterol levels of about 2.2 mg per deciliter.