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  1. Cholesterol absorption inhibitor. Ezetimibe (Zetia), Decreases LDL ; slightly decreases triglycerides; slightly increases HDL, Stomach pain, diarrhea, fatigue, ...

  2. You may be familiar with high density lipoproteins (HDL), or good cholesterol; low- density lipoproteins (LDL), or bad cholester

    But what about triglycerides? Often that word gets skimmed over when talking about cholesterol levels. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says ...

  3. Soy: Does it reduce cholesterol? - Mayo Clinic

    Soy-based foods also provide other helpful nutrients, such as good fats, called monounsaturated fats, vitamins, minerals and fiber. If you substitute soy for ...

  4. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Managing high cholesterol with lifestyle changes

    ... cholesterol; HDL, high-density lipoprotein or "good" cholesterol; LDL, low-density lipoprotein or "bad" cholesterol; and triglycerides. Each is part of the ...

  5. Mayo Clinic Minute: Best cooking fats for healthy cholesterol levels

    "HDL is considered a good cholesterol because it's measuring the amount of cholesterol that is removed from your arteries back to the liver," Dr. Fernandes ...

  6. Triglycerides: Why do they matter? - Mayo Clinic

    Regular exercise can lower triglycerides and boost high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also called the "good" cholesterol. Try to incorporate more physical activity ...

  7. Cholesterol test kits: Are they accurate? - Mayo Clinic

    Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is not measured. It can be calculated with a formula using the triglyceride and total and HDL cholesterol values. Remember, ...

  8. Statins: Are these cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you? - Mayo Clinic

    Find out whether your risk factors for heart disease make you a good candidate for statin therapy. ... Statins are drugs that can lower your cholesterol. They ...

  9. Red wine and resveratrol: Good for your heart? - Mayo Clinic

    But antioxidants in red wine may increase levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, also called the "good" cholesterol, and protect against ...

  10. High cholesterol in children: How is it treated? - Mayo Clinic

    Cholesterol level: Can it be too low? Cholesterol medications: Consider the options · Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important?