Quit Smoking
We all know that smoking may have many negative effects on heart and lung health. Many harmful chemicals in tobacco products may change how the body can handle cholesterol. In smokers, the immune cells cannot return cholesterol to the blood from vessel walls for transport to the liver. These defective cells would lead to higher risks of clogged arteries and later heart disease. Fortunately, stopping smoking would help reverse those harmful effects and increasing good HDL cholesterol levels. For non-smokers, it is best to stay away from the smoke as it may also cause the same harmful effects. [5]
