Weight loss surgery boosts good cholesterol

Good cholesterol levels increased in obese teen boys after weight loss surgery, a new study found. The researchers uncovered that the surgery helps enhance the protective effects of HDL cholesterol.

Study author Dr. Amy Shah said, "We already knew that weight loss surgery improves weight and cholesterol numbers. This new research shows that there are actually changes in the way HDL functions in adolescents, which may lead to a reduction in long-term cardiovascular risk."

Additionally, the boys' HDL rose 23 percent within a year and their HDL's ability to remove cholesterol from the arteries improved 12 percent. Lastly, after the surgery, their HDL became more anti-inflammatory as its ability to generate free radical

Nice study. Thamks.

In my own experience, I work to raise my HDL's.  This is especially challenging being that I hate fish and all fish products.  Chia seeds are my friend for this.

Funny because that is the only number that hasn't improved after surgery.  My HDL went way down as of my 3 month blood work. :(