5 herbal teas proven to lower cholesterol and support heart health

While chamomile is known to promote relaxation and sleep quality, it also indirectly supports heart health by reducing stress, a known risk factor for heart disease. With the presence of antioxidants such as apigenin it reduces inflammation, lowers blood pressure levels and improves cardiovascular health as well. A meta-analysis published in Via Medica Journals, which reviewed several clinical trials to see how chamomile tea affects cholesterol and lipid profile, it showed that due to chamomile’s antioxidants (apigenin, luteolin, quercetin) and plant sterols, which help reduce oxidative stress, improve lipid metabolism, and limit cholesterol absorption.