Low “Good” HDL Cholesterol

"Good" high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol reduces your risk of heart disease by removing cholesterol from your cells and avoiding the formation of artery-clogging plaque. Adults should have HDL levels higher than 40 mg/dL, according to health experts. Lower levels increase the risk of heart disease.

A 2015 meta-analysis discovered that taking roughly 40 mg of zinc per day can reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by 11.25 mg/dl in non-healthy people. According to the researchers, zinc supplementation in non-healthy persons can induce a considerable increase in HDL cholesterol. While many factors influence cholesterol levels, these findings are worth considering if you use zinc supplements on a daily basis.