Donating blood lowers cholesterol level: Ramdev

New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) World famous Yoga guru Swami Ramdev today waxed eloquent about the advantages of donating blood.

''Heart problems and blood pressure are the two main reasons for death. It has been scientifically established through research that blood donation lowers cholesterol level and maintains blood pressure,''the Yoga exponent said after inaugurating a blood donation camp, one which saw luminaries like former Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom L M Singhvi, Orissa Revenue and Industry Minister Manmohan Samal and former Union Minister Vallabbhai Katharia donate blood.

Speaking on the occasion, Swami Ramdev urged people to indulge in this highest form of donation.

''It is in our interest too that we donate blood, which would help people fight death. By doing so, we not only save lives but gain in terms of health berides spiritual benefits,''he said.

Touted as the biggest blood donation camp in the city, the event, held at the sprawling Swaminarayan Akshardham temple, saw 2775 people donate blood.

UNI