How to Raise Good Cholesterol – 3 Tips to Raise Good Cholesterol

December 2, 2009 · Posted in good cholesterol · Comment 

High cholesterol, as you might already know, is not good for your health. You are at high risks for clots, plaque build up, and heart disease. These debilitating problems all result from allowing your cholesterol to raise above normal levels.

There are two types of cholesterol, good and bad. The bad cholesterol (or ldl) is the type that brings cholesterol from the liver to the cells. When your body contains a large amount of this type of cholesterol, your blood level of cholesterol increases.

Good cholesterol (or hdl) is the type that removes extra cholesterol from your body. By increasing the level of this type of cholesterol you will successfully reduce total levels of cholesterol.

So, how do you raise this special type of cholesterol?

Exercise

30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise including running, jogging, and cycling have been proven to raise hdl cholesterol in the body. If you have not exercised in a long time, this is your opportunity to begin before your condition worsens. Starting with a walking routine is a good way to improve your chances of starting a real exercise routine.

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