Translations:High-density lipoprotein/32/en

Diet and exercise

Certain changes in diet and exercise may have a positive impact on raising HDL levels:

• Decreased intake of simple carbohydrates.
• Aerobic exercise
• Weight loss
• Avocado consumption
• Magnesium supplements raise HDL-C.
• Addition of soluble fiber to diet
• Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids such as fish oil or flax oil
• Increased intake of unsaturated fats
• Removal of trans fatty acids from the diet