Cholesterol

Cholesterol

It may help regulate your cholesterol

High cholesterol can increase your risk of heart attack or stroke. A 2022 in vitro studyTrusted Source found that lemongrass extracts had the ability to prevent cholesterol absorption in the gut. However, researchers cautioned that additional studies are needed to confirm these results.

In addition, a 2018 animal study found that lemongrass water extract significantly decreased total cholesterol in rats. More research, however, is needed to confirm whether lemongrass has the ability to lower cholesterol in humans.