Does cold showering lower cholesterol?

A health expert says high levels of harmful fats, or cholesterol, become particularly dangerous once arteries begin to clog.

Dr Hussain Abdi of MedicineDirec in London explained that there are several ways to control cholesterol levels, including taking cold showers at certain times.

Abdi pointed out that "clogged arteries as a result of high cholesterol lead to serious and life-threatening complications."

"Fortunately, there are many ways to reverse this rise, including taking a shower at different times of the day," he told Britain's 'Daily Express' today, Saturday.

The health expert warned that "when particles of cholesterol are attached to the walls of the arteries, they contribute to the formation of plaques which cause the passageways to narrow over time, preventing the delivery of nutrient-rich blood to the organs. in need".

He pointed out that at this point, "strict measures in the form of diet and exercise are needed to undo the damage."

He said: "Evidence is mounting that taking a cold shower in the morning boosts alertness and encourages people to breathe deeply, which reduces carbon dioxide levels in the body. Taking a cold shower may also help protect the heart."

He explained that "taking a shower with cold water improves blood circulation, by facilitating blood flow, and as a result, blood pressure can decrease and cause clogged arteries to clear."

And Dr Abdi continued: "Cold water hitting the skin also leads to efficient blood circulation, which means it pumps blood throughout the body faster, which helps open up the arteries.

 

 cold showers can help reduce harmful levels of fat in the body by forcing the body to use it to warm up.

He referred to two types of fat found in the body, "white and brown, and both have different benefits and risks."

"White fat is a byproduct of excessive calorie and fat consumption, and it's a common risk factor for high cholesterol," he added.

Abdi added, "Taking a cold bath forces the body to consume brown fat, in an effort to keep the body warm, which leads to lower levels of white fat, and therefore lower cholesterol."