Figure 3.

Highly concentrated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is associated with increased cholesterol deposition in the walls of blood vessels and atherosclerosis (susceptibility to cardiovascular disease) and should be tried to reduce its level in the blood. Clogged or narrowed arteries can block blood flow to the heart, brain or other organs. This can lead to stroke, heart attack or even heart failure. Betalain reduces blood LDL, increases HDL and vascular vasodilation. Other factors that increase or decrease under the influence of betalain are shown in Figure.