What are my HDL goals?
---> Men > 45
---> Women > 55
Ways to improve HDL
1. Exercise
2. Lose weight from abdominal area
3. Medications
2001-2005 American Association for Clinical Chemistry
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| HDL the "Good" Cholesterol | ||||
| High-density lipoprotein (HDL) also known as the "good" cholesterol transports excess cholesterol from the tissues of the body back to the liver. In the liver, the cholesterol is either recycled for future use or excreted from the body. HDL transport is the only way the body can get rid of excess cholesterol. It helps protect the arteries and if there is enough HDL present, it can even reverse the build up of fatty plaques in the arteries. However, if there is excess VLDL and triglycerides present in the body, HDL is unable to carry cholesterol as well and the level of HDL decreases. What are my HDL goals? ---> Men > 45 ---> Women > 55 Ways to improve HDL 1. Exercise 2. Lose weight from abdominal area 3. Medications 2001-2005 American Association for Clinical Chemistry |
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