Unsaturated fats have more double bonds than saturated fats.
Hydrogenation modifies unsaturated fats to make them more stable.
Soluble fiber is a group of compounds that cannot be digested.
Exercise improves physical fitness, reduces LDL, and increases HDL.
Losing weight can reduce cholesterol levels by 10 mg/day.
Smoking increases the risk of heart disease by altering cholesterol levels.
Alcohol can increase HDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Plant stanols and sterols resemble cholesterol, absorbed from the diet.
Fish oil, soluble fiber, and coenzyme Q10 improve cholesterol.