How can one improve HDL (The good Cholesterol)?

Answer 1

EXERCISE is the best! Eating comes next (the proper foods) and 3rd comes medication.. you can found out exactly what you should eat and suggested exercises to help you by going on Yahoo health..cholesterol. and read about it..Your Dr. can give some Statins (pills) but they don't replace Exercise and proper diet they only aid in lower bad and increasing the good.. Good Luck..Stay fit...

Answer 2

If it is below normal level then there is a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Progesterone, anabolic steroids and male sex hormones (testosterone) also lower HDL cholesterol levels. Female sex hormones raise HDL cholesterol levels If HDL is less than 40 mg/dL to increase it in the diet u should- 1) reduce the fat intake to 30 - 35% of the total calories in the diet - but probably no lower than 25% of total calories; 2) try to eliminate saturated fats and trans fats from the diet, and substitute monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats instead. 3)Losing weight (or maintaining a healthy weight) Being physically active for at least 30–60 minutes a day on most or all days of the week 4)-not smoking 5)- Add soluble fiber to your diet. Soluble fibers are found in oats, fruits, vegetables, and legumes, and result in both a reduction in LDL cholesterol and an increase HDL cholesterol. For best results, at least two servings a day should be used. 6)- not taking alcohol

Answer 3

Natural Cholesterol Guide?

Answer 4

Hello,

There are some herbs that you can take:

Policosanol (from sugar cane):clinical studies have confirmed that it treats high cholesterol levels.Policosanol significantly decreases total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) while increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.

Theaflavins:has the ability to lower the level of LDL cholesterol and raise the level of HDL cholesterol.

There are other nutrients on the list. Learn more by visiting the reference site:

http://www.vitamin-supplement-reference.com/chlosterol.html

Answer 5

Exercise and healthy food habits can improve HDL.
Consult your Doc for more info

Answer 6

Eat less saturated fats.