good cholesterol
noun
: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is associated with reduced risk of developing atherosclerosis : hdl
Good cholesterol is the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) kind. It is protective of arteries and the heart.—
Paul G. Donohue
Paul G. Donohue… olive oil has been getting lavish press as a virtuous alternative to other oils and animal fats—it's loaded with monounsaturated fats, which promote the so-called good cholesterol.—Forbes
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Aerobic exercise has been shown to improve lipid profiles (increasing HDL/good cholesterol levels), per World Journal of Cardiology research, and insulin sensitivity, according to research published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity.
—Megan Falk, Women's Health, 4 Sep. 2023
The second type is high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is often called good cholesterol.
—Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 27 July 2023
For those who can do keto, possible good side effects beyond weight loss may be improvements in blood sugar, good cholesterol, or mood.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 16 June 2023
His blood pressure rose as his good cholesterol tanked.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 1 June 2023
This healthy fat, which is also found in olive oil, helps to increase our good cholesterol (HDL) and reduce the bad one (LDL).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2023
Vitamin D is essential for maintaining good cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and dental health.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
Blood Balance boosts the levels of good cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in your body.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Dec. 2020
Trans fat does the same thing, but the increase in LDL (bad cholesterol) is greater, while HDL (good cholesterol) may decrease, making the critical LDL/HDL ratio worse.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2022
Megan Falk, Women's Health, 4 Sep. 2023
The second type is high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is often called good cholesterol.
—Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 27 July 2023
For those who can do keto, possible good side effects beyond weight loss may be improvements in blood sugar, good cholesterol, or mood.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 16 June 2023
His blood pressure rose as his good cholesterol tanked.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 1 June 2023
This healthy fat, which is also found in olive oil, helps to increase our good cholesterol (HDL) and reduce the bad one (LDL).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2023
Vitamin D is essential for maintaining good cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and dental health.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
Blood Balance boosts the levels of good cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in your body.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Dec. 2020
Trans fat does the same thing, but the increase in LDL (bad cholesterol) is greater, while HDL (good cholesterol) may decrease, making the critical LDL/HDL ratio worse.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2022
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