How to Use good cholesterol in a Sentence

good cholesterol

noun
  • His testosterone and good cholesterol were up, his heart rate and bad cholesterol were down, his eyesight was keener.
    — Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2021
  • And while eggs may be high in total cholesterol, much of that is due to their high HDL, or good cholesterol.
    — Alice Park, Time, 21 May 2018
  • There was also positive news about levels of HDL, or good cholesterol.
    — Alice Park, Time, 26 Oct. 2017
  • For those who can do keto, possible good side effects beyond weight loss may be improvements in blood sugar, good cholesterol, or mood.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 16 June 2023
  • Eating a breakfast with soluble fiber, lean protein, and healthy fats can help improve good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol.
    — Health, 19 Feb. 2026
  • And high levels of good cholesterol are associated with protection against heart disease.
    — Jill U. Adams, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2018
  • The second type is high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is often called good cholesterol.
    — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 27 July 2023
  • Turmeric may also improve heart health by reducing bad cholesterol while increasing good cholesterol, Young says.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Blood Balance boosts the levels of good cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in your body.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Dec. 2020
  • By contrast, transmasculine people taking testosterone see their good cholesterol decrease.
    — Heather Boerner, Scientific American, 12 May 2022
  • 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, 22 June 2018
  • The move recognized that South Asian patients tend to carry lower levels of good cholesterol in their blood, among other health distinctions.
    — Kate Thayer, chicagotribune.com, 26 Nov. 2019
  • Vitamin D is essential for maintaining good cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and dental health.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Taking excessive zinc for an extended period can lead to a copper deficiency and lowered good cholesterol.
    — Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 23 Feb. 2021
  • Kale also contains a ton of other macro- and micronutrients that have been proven to support heart health, eye health, and good cholesterol levels as well as protect against certain diseases like cancer.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
  • Plus, drinking just one or two drinks per day does help keep good cholesterol high, according to the American Heart Association.
    — Grace Donnelly, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2018
  • The high antioxidant combinations also raise good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol, lowering your overall risk for heart disease.
    — Laura Wheatman Hill, chicagotribune.com, 17 Apr. 2021
  • My total cholesterol has been over 200 for the past six years, but so far, my doctor has not prescribed any medication, since my ratio and good cholesterol numbers have been in the good range.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 3 Nov. 2022
  • 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, 3 Jan. 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, 9 Feb. 2018
  • Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have been shown to lower blood pressure, boost good cholesterol, maintain cell health, and reduce the risk for cancer, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
  • But research examining increases in HDL so far hasn’t shown any subsequent reduction in heart problems, and medications that raise your good cholesterol don’t stave off those risks, either.
    — Sarah Klein, TIME, 10 July 2024
  • In contrast, a 32% decreased risk of hypertension was linked with high HDL (good cholesterol) compared to those with the lowest HDL levels.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Male mice also saw an increase in good cholesterol (HDL) and decrease in bad cholesterol (LDL), while female mice experienced a decrease in insulin levels.
    — New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025

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