Lifestyle

Exercise (on lipids)

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Effect by goal · level of evidence

Lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides)

improves Moderate meta-analysis (AAA)

Meta-analysis: exercise mainly improves triglycerides and HDL; the effect on LDL is smaller. The type (aerobic, strength, or combined) influences which marker changes the most.

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In depth

Lifestyle · Highest evidence: Moderate · 1 finding

Findings

Lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides) — improves (Moderate, meta-analysis). Meta-analysis: exercise mainly improves triglycerides and HDL; the effect on LDL is smaller. The type (aerobic, strength, or combined) influences which marker changes the most. 39331324

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