How to Use HDL in a Sentence

HDL

noun

• Experts have long understood that not all HDL cholesterol is equal.
  — Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2023
• The second type is high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is often called good cholesterol.
  — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 27 July 2023
• Raising it may have health benefits because HDL helps neutralize cholesterol in the blood.
  — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
• Doctors can also look at your cholesterol ratio, which is the total cholesterol divided by HDL.
  — Knvul Sheikh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 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
• Compared to a placebo, grapes have improved blood lipids by decreasing total cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol.
  — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2025
• Those who regularly consumed whole grains had increased their high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
  — Cynthia Sass, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
• When total cholesterol minus HDL was considered, the risk of high blood pressure increased to 39% in men with the highest levels.
  — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
• This can also lower levels of heart-protective high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
  — Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
• Research into the intricacies of HDL by Pamir and others continues.
  — Katherine Hobson, Time, 19 June 2023
• Study findings also suggest that extract derived from black garlic could boost levels of heart-protective HDL cholesterol and reduce blood pressure.
  — Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 2 July 2024
• Older beta-blockers and high-dose diuretics may slightly raise LDL cholesterol and lower HDL cholesterol.
  — Jennifer Moll, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
• While that's true, Katz said the increase in HDL doesn't necessarily offset the higher LDL levels.
  — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 July 2026
• Omega-3 fatty acids lower blood pressure and inflammation and improve HDL and LDL cholesterol.
  — Chrystle Fiedler, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
• When unfavorable ratios of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol were considered, those with the least favorable ratios had a 54% higher risk of high blood pressure.
  — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
• In contrast, a 32% decreased risk of hypertension was linked with high HDL (good cholesterol) compared to those with the lowest HDL levels.
  — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
• Avoid Smoking Smoking and vaping significantly increase the risk of heart disease and lower HDL cholesterol.
  — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 30 Nov. 2025
• Male mice also saw an increase in good cholesterol (HDL) and decrease in bad cholesterol (LDL), while female mice experienced a decrease in insulin levels.
  — New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025
• Research has shown that people with high cholesterol who included almonds in their diet had reduced LDL levels while maintaining HDL levels compared to those who didn't.
  — Cynthia Sass, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
• Supplementing with vitamin D can lower LDL and total cholesterol, but doesn't affect HDL cholesterol.
  — Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
• Research has shown that people with high cholesterol who included almonds in their diet had reduced LDL levels while maintaining HDL levels compared with those who didn't.
  — Cynthia Sass, Health, 29 May 2026
• However, this study demonstrates that high levels of HDL cholesterol are not consistently associated with a favorable prognostic outcome.
  — Paul McClure 05, New Atlas, 5 Feb. 2025
• One study, for example, found that vitamin D supplements can help lower total cholesterol and LDL levels, but do not affect HDL levels.
  — Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
• Research suggests that hibiscus tea may help lower LDL cholesterol while boosting high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels.
  — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
• These include visceral fat, insulin resistance, inflammation triglycerides and HDL, all of which could actually be improved on very low-carbohydrate diets.
  — Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
• The exercise also offers potential health benefits like blood pressure decreases and HDL cholesterol increases, but indoor cycling isn't for everyone.
  — Lauren Bedosky, Health.com, 7 Apr. 2020
• The Limits of ‘Normal’ A standard lipid panel measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides.
  — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026
• That's because peanuts are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which help lower LDL and support healthy HDL levels.
  — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
• Another thing to consider is the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in eggs compared to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels.
  — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
• Higher-level hardware languages allow both humans and AI systems to operate closer to architectural intent, where modern HDL decisions live.
  — Sirish Kumar Munipalli, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026