How to Use good cholesterol in a Sentence

good cholesterol

noun
  • And while eggs may be high in total cholesterol, much of that is due to their high HDL, or good cholesterol.
    Alice Park, Time, 21 May 2018
  • His blood pressure rose as his good cholesterol tanked.
    David Oliver, USA TODAY, 1 June 2023
  • His testosterone and good cholesterol were up, his heart rate and bad cholesterol were down, his eyesight was keener.
    Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2021
  • Blood Balance boosts the levels of good cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in your body.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Dec. 2020
  • There was also positive news about levels of HDL, or good cholesterol.
    Alice Park, Time, 26 Oct. 2017
  • My total cholesterol has been over 200 for the past six years, but so far, my doctor has not prescribed any medication, since my ratio and good cholesterol numbers have been in the good range.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 3 Nov. 2022
  • The move recognized that South Asian patients tend to carry lower levels of good cholesterol in their blood, among other health distinctions.
    Kate Thayer, chicagotribune.com, 26 Nov. 2019
  • Both diets are high in Omega-3s which lower blood pressure, increase good cholesterol, reduce bad cholesterol and reduce the risk of diabetes.
    NBC News, 22 June 2018
  • For those who can do keto, possible good side effects beyond weight loss may be improvements in blood sugar, good cholesterol, or mood.
    Amanda MacMillan, Health, 16 June 2023
  • Plus, drinking just one or two drinks per day does help keep good cholesterol high, according to the American Heart Association.
    Grace Donnelly, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2018
  • Now the trend has exploded into flour, water, milk, sugar, butter, flakes, and more--all of which have been proven to increase good cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and promote kidney health.
    Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, 3 Jan. 2018
  • And high levels of good cholesterol are associated with protection against heart disease.
    Jill U. Adams, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2018
  • Vitamin D is essential for maintaining good cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and dental health.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Taking excessive zinc for an extended period can lead to a copper deficiency and lowered good cholesterol.
    Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 23 Feb. 2021
  • The high antioxidant combinations also raise good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol, lowering your overall risk for heart disease.
    Laura Wheatman Hill, chicagotribune.com, 17 Apr. 2021
  • By contrast, transmasculine people taking testosterone see their good cholesterol decrease.
    Heather Boerner, Scientific American, 12 May 2022
  • More importantly, steroid use increases levels of low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) while decreasing levels of good cholesterol.
    Philip D. Harvey, Ph.d., miamiherald, 9 Feb. 2018
  • Eating foods with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in moderation has been linked to a slew of benefits: helping reduce inflammation and bad cholesterol, boosting good cholesterol, and lowering the risks of heart disease and obesity.
    Ambar Castillo, STAT, 1 Oct. 2022

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