Just one tablespoon of a certain seed daily could slash cholesterol levels – expert

“Having too much of foods that contain triglycerides for example, meat, dairy, oils and fats), however, can increase the risk of heart disease and even higher levels can generate conditions like pancreatitis,” Mr Hughes added.

High-density lipoprotein (“good” cholesterol) works to reduce cholesterol levels by absorbing it and carrying it back to the liver.

The liver then removes it from the body.

In contrast, low-density lipoprotein (“bad” cholesterol) is what can build up on the walls of your blood vessels and over time this causes the insides of the vessels to narrow.