HI THERE I DONT WANNA DIE KAY?
A year ago I found out that I have dangerously low HDL levels. My HDL was 36, and it should be at least 50 (really healthy people have as high as 80 or 100). In the last year, I have improved my diet, have lost 30 pounds, etc etc. My HDL is now 37. One point is practically negligible, and really I should have improved more over the last year. So I conclude that I must be doing something wrong. Over the coming weeks, I am going to work on adding foods into my diet that help increase HDL levels. Most peoples HDL levels go downwards as they age. I am still young, but have the levels of someone in their 50s. I gotta fix this, I dont wanna die in my 30s, or even 40s, 50s, or 60s. So Imma get on this shit. In addition to continuing regular exercise, Imma try to improve my diet even more following some suggestions I found online:
Therefore, for those interested in extending lifespan AND keeping their brains and hearts healthy, I figured I’d put together an updated list on 13 ways you can increase your HDL naturally, without any prescription drugs:
Eat more curry (Curcumin is the effective agent). One study noted a 29% increase in HDL
Grape Juice significantly increases HDL, according to a study out of Boston University School of Medicine
Eat foods high in Vitamin B3 (Niacin). Extended release niacin supplements also work. A recent study in the American Journal of Cardiology shows it can raise HDL by almost 8% in just 3 months time
Eat more oranges. A study out of the University of Western Ontario showed a 21% increase in HDL
Aerobic exercise has been shown to significantly raise HDL levels
Decrease the amount of refined sugars and carbohydrates in your diet
Eat more raw yellow or white onions. Dr. Victor Gurewich of Tufts University found that a raw onion per day can raise HDL as much as 30%
Avoid trans fats
Macadamia nuts. One study out of the University of Newcastle showed an HDL increase of 8%.
Polyphenols in Olive Oil. One recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine showed the higher the polyphenol content in olive oil, the higher the HDL is raised.
Eat more fish. Fish oil supplementation has also shown to work
Cranberries may increase HDL. A recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition showed cranberry juice significantly boosted HDL
Stop Smoking. In just 8 weeks, your HDL will begin to significantly rise.
DYING SUCKS I DONT WANNA. SO I WONT.
Therefore, for those interested in extending lifespan AND keeping their brains and hearts healthy, I figured I’d put together an updated list on 13 ways you can increase your HDL naturally, without any prescription drugs:
Eat more curry (Curcumin is the effective agent). One study noted a 29% increase in HDL
Grape Juice significantly increases HDL, according to a study out of Boston University School of Medicine
Eat foods high in Vitamin B3 (Niacin). Extended release niacin supplements also work. A recent study in the American Journal of Cardiology shows it can raise HDL by almost 8% in just 3 months time
Eat more oranges. A study out of the University of Western Ontario showed a 21% increase in HDL
Aerobic exercise has been shown to significantly raise HDL levels
Decrease the amount of refined sugars and carbohydrates in your diet
Eat more raw yellow or white onions. Dr. Victor Gurewich of Tufts University found that a raw onion per day can raise HDL as much as 30%
Avoid trans fats
Macadamia nuts. One study out of the University of Newcastle showed an HDL increase of 8%.
Polyphenols in Olive Oil. One recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine showed the higher the polyphenol content in olive oil, the higher the HDL is raised.
Eat more fish. Fish oil supplementation has also shown to work
Cranberries may increase HDL. A recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition showed cranberry juice significantly boosted HDL
Stop Smoking. In just 8 weeks, your HDL will begin to significantly rise.
DYING SUCKS I DONT WANNA. SO I WONT.