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 Cholesterol is a waxy substance that's in every cell in the body At healthy levels, cholesterol does useful work
High cholesterol - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol This is known as the "good" cholesterol HDL picks up extra cholesterol and takes it back to the liver Most often, a blood test to check cholesterol levels also measures a type of fat in the blood that is not a type of cholesterol, called triglycerides
Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers - Mayo Clinic Research suggests that the fiber from avocados can improve HDL cholesterol levels and the quality of LDL cholesterol Adding two servings of avocado per week to a heart-healthy diet can lower your risk of heart disease People tend to think of avocados in guacamole, which often is eaten with high-fat corn chips
Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important? How important are non-HDL cholesterol and cholesterol ratio? For predicting your risk of heart disease, many healthcare professionals now believe that determining your non-HDL cholesterol level may be more useful than calculating your cholesterol ratio