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Can ldl cholesterol be lowered by eating foods that are high in hdl cholesterol, and if so, which foods are recommended?
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Omega - 3 fish oil.: LDL is not lowered by eating HDL that I am aware of; however a higher HDL will somewhat offset the effects of a high LDL; thus raising HDL is beneficial. A very good source to raise HDL is Omega - 3 fish oil, which is in cold water fish. Omega - 3 fish oil can be purchased as a supplement in most pharmacies and supermarkets. Hope this helps. Have a healthy life!
Answered 5/29/2018
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No: Cholesterol is only HDL or LDL inside your body. Truth is exercise is a lot more helpful than food choices in managing cholesterol, which is mostly genetic anyway.
Answered 5/29/2018
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