does walnut intake increase HDL < what is the average amount and for how long?
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The first-line of treatment for increasing HDL-C in patients with levels below 40 mg/dL is lifestyle modification.
- Exercise of moderate intensity more than three times a week will increase HDL-C an average of 4%.
- A decrease of 1 kg of body weight in overweight adults will increase HDL-C by an average of 1%.
- Alcohol consumption of 30 g (1 oz) raised HDL-C by 4 mg/dL, but this must be weighed by potential risks of
alcohol abuse and liver dysfunction.
- Smoking cessation may lead to a 3% to 5.6% increase in HDL-C levels.
From: What role does HDL cholesterol have in CVD and what is the most effective way to increase it? J Am Diet Assoc. 2011 Aug;111(8):1266
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