How do I increase my HDL (good cholesterol)?

zrjp9

I did a wellness exam at work and everything was perfect except my HDL was low. How can I boost this? I prefer natural over some kind of pills...

neanderthin

The best ways are to, of course exercise, lose weight if your overweight, replace some refined carboydrates and sugar with fat. Fat increases HDL cholesterol with saturated increases it the most, then monounsaturated then polyunsaturated. Lowering carbs with fat also reduces triglycerides and can improve the atherogenic behavior of LDL as well.

BrianSharpe

I did a wellness exam at work and everything was perfect except my HDL was low. How can I boost this? I prefer natural over some kind of pills...

Give this a read....

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hdl-cholesterol/CL00030

executive summary: don't smoke. lose weight, exercise more, eat healthy fats

Good luck!

zrjp9

Thanks for the feedback