Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers - Mayo Clinic Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers Diet can play an important role in lowering your cholesterol Here are some foods to improve your cholesterol and protect your heart By Mayo Clinic Staff
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cholesterol — know your numbers ANSWER: Cholesterol is a type of fat in our blood Our bodies need a small amount of cholesterol to build the structure of cell membranes, make certain hormones and help with metabolism, such as producing vitamin D
HDL cholesterol: How to boost your good cholesterol High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is known as the "good" cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream A higher level of HDL cholesterol is linked to a lower risk of heart disease
Top 5 lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol - Mayo Clinic But if you'd rather first make lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol, try these five healthy changes If you already take medications, these changes can improve their cholesterol-lowering effect