How Can I Raise My HDL Level Naturally?

Ways to raise your HDL levels naturally include quitting smoking if you're a smoker, losing weight if you're overweight, and eating a healthy diet. Watch this video to learn more from Dr. Curtis Mann about how you can raise your HDL level natura...

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So how can I raise my HDL level naturally? So HDL, a huge part of this, in truth, is genetics.

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So, you know, you're born into a good HDL level. But there are certainly things that you can do, when you're looking at it from a lifestyle standpoint, that

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can elevate your HDL further. So one thing is, if you're a smoker, stopping smoking. That's going to increase your HDL.

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If you're overweight or obese, getting down to a normal body mass index. That's going to make a difference

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with elevating your HDL. Also, focusing on your diet. If your diet is primarily saturated fats,

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and switching that over to like a monounsaturated fat. That's also going to contribute. And exercise is also going to contribute