How to Raise HDL Cholesterol Levels

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Exercise for 30 minutes on most days of the week.. Lose weight. Quit smoking

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Exercise for 30 minutes on most days of the week.

Step 1

Exercise for 30 minutes on most days of the week.

2

Lose weight

Step 2

Lose weight

3

Quit smoking

Step 3

Quit smoking

4

Drink alcohol in moderation if you drink.

Step 4

Drink alcohol in moderation if you drink.

5

Eat unsaturated fats in moderation and avoid saturated fats.

Step 5

Eat unsaturated fats in moderation and avoid saturated fats.

6

Include more dark-colored fruits and veggies in your diet.

Step 6

Include more dark-colored fruits and veggies in your diet.

7

Get your cholesterol checked as recommended by your doctor.

Step 7

Get your cholesterol checked as recommended by your doctor.

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Talk to your doctor about prescription medications to raise HDL.

Step 8

Talk to your doctor about prescription medications to raise HDL.

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Ask your doctor about taking fish oil supplements.

Step 9

Ask your doctor about taking fish oil supplements.

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Avoid testosterone and other anabolic steroids.

Step 10

Avoid testosterone and other anabolic steroids.

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