HDL cholesterol is dubbed the “good” cholesterol because it picks up LDL cholesterol and transports it to the liver where it is flushed out.
Unlike LDL cholesterol, increasing HDL levels reduces your risk of CVD.
“Confirming its popular use, consumption of fermented, traditional rooibos significantly improved the lipid profile,” concluded the researchers.
Other key tips to reduce your risk
It is vital to reduce your intake of saturated fat, such as fatty cuts of meat, lard, cream, cakes and biscuits, advises the NHS.