Olive Oil and the Mediterranean Diet Enhances the Function of HDL Cholesterol (2021)
Here’s a simple breakdown –– high cholesterol levels in the blood can increase plaque formation. Excess plaque then accumulates in the arteries, causing them to become blocked or narrowed, resulting in cardiovascular disease. But that doesn’t have to be your fate. Dietary and lifestyle changes can improve your body’s cholesterol functions and provide protective effects against cardiovascular diseases.