How Does Chinese Hawthorn Affect Cholesterol?
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Clinical studies and meta-analyses suggest that traditional Chinese medicine formulas containing Chinese hawthorn (Shan Zha) can have a mild to moderate effect on lowering blood lipids, including total cholesterol and triglycerides. This has garnered significant interest in understanding the specific ways this ancient herb interacts with the body's metabolic pathways to influence cholesterol levels.
