Bioinformatic Study Of The Effect Of Corn Hair (Zea Mays) On The Reduction Of Cholesterol Levels In The Blood

Abstract

Corn hair (Zea mays L.) is an extension of the stigma of the female flower of the maize plant. So far, the use of corn hair, which is a waste from corn cultivation, is limited as a medicine for urinating and lowering blood pressure. The chemical composition of corn hair has the potential to be used to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood because of the presence of beta-sitosterol in it. Based on research it is known that giving corn hair decoction (Zea mays) has a very significant effect on reducing levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL cholesterol and increasing levels of HDL cholesterol. High levels of HDL cholesterol in the blood (about 40 mg/dl or more) are good for health. Conversely, a high LDL level (100 mg/dl or more) is a bad sign. The buildup of LDL on the walls of blood vessels can cause hardening of the walls of blood vessels which can cause hardening of the walls of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and block blood flow which can be fatal because it triggers disease. coronary heart disease and stroke.