HDL
noun
: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a high proportion of protein with little triglyceride and cholesterol and that is correlated with reduced risk of atherosclerosis : good cholesterol compare ldl
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Studies suggest that bergamot may help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (good cholesterol).
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 5 Aug. 2024
High total cholesterol and low HDL were also found to be risk factors for dementia in an analysis of 27 studies.
—Rohan Rajeev, STAT, 31 July 2024
Participants also experienced weight loss, as well as improvements in the following risk factors for heart disease:
Blood pressure
Triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood)
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (bad cholesterol)
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (good cholesterol)
3.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
Quitting smoking can help increase HDL cholesterol and lower LDL cholesterol.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 5 Aug. 2024
High total cholesterol and low HDL were also found to be risk factors for dementia in an analysis of 27 studies.
—Rohan Rajeev, STAT, 31 July 2024
Participants also experienced weight loss, as well as improvements in the following risk factors for heart disease:
Blood pressure
Triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood)
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (bad cholesterol)
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (good cholesterol)
3.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024
Quitting smoking can help increase HDL cholesterol and lower LDL cholesterol.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
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