good cholesterol
nounDefinition of good cholesterol
: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is associated with reduced risk of developing atherosclerosis : hdl
Good cholesterol is the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) kind. It is protective of arteries and the heart.— Paul G. Donohue … olive oil has been getting lavish press as a virtuous alternative to other oils and animal fats—it's loaded with monounsaturated fats, which promote the so-called good cholesterol. — Forbes
— compare bad cholesterol
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Non-meat proteins such as vegetables, dairy, and legumes, including beans, show the best cholesterol benefit, according to the new study published Tuesday in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. — Susan Scutti, CNN, "White meat is just as bad for you as red beef when it comes to your cholesterol level, study says," 4 June 2019 Both diets are high in Omega-3s which lower blood pressure, increase good cholesterol, reduce bad cholesterol and reduce the risk of diabetes. — NBC News, "What is the Nordic diet — and why do doctors, dietitians and even psychiatrists like it so much?," 22 June 2018 And while eggs may be high in total cholesterol, much of that is due to their high HDL, or good cholesterol. — Alice Park, Time, "Eating an Egg a Day May Keep Heart Disease Away, a New Study Says," 21 May 2018 And high levels of good cholesterol are associated with protection against heart disease. — Jill U. Adams, Washington Post, "Statins help lower cholesterol, but are they the treatment for you?," 26 Feb. 2018 Plus, drinking just one or two drinks per day does help keep good cholesterol high, according to the American Heart Association. — Grace Donnelly, Fortune, "Alcohol and Your Health: What Studies Say About the Effects of Drinking," 23 Feb. 2018 More importantly, steroid use increases levels of low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) while decreasing levels of good cholesterol. — Philip D. Harvey, Ph.d., miamiherald, "A long history of athletes using performance-enhancing drugs | Miami Herald," 9 Feb. 2018 Now the trend has exploded into flour, water, milk, sugar, butter, flakes, and more--all of which have been proven to increase good cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and promote kidney health. — Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, "Health Yeah: A comprehensive guide (with recipes) to what's hot in the world of healthy eating," 3 Jan. 2018 There was also positive news about levels of HDL, or good cholesterol. — Alice Park, Time, "Cholesterol Levels Are Dropping In the U.S. Here's What That Means," 26 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'good cholesterol.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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