After I got my cholesterol test results, my doctor told me to quit smoking. Whats the connection between smoking and high cholesterol?
There are two main reasons why your doctor might suggest that you quit smoking. First, smoking can decrease levels of HDL, the “good” cholesterol that helps clean fat out of the arteries, and increase levels of triglycerides, a type of fat that can become harmful if levels get too high. Second, smoking can increase the risk of heart disease by 70%. People with high cholesterol are already at an increased risk of heart disease, and smoking will only make this risk higher. Talk to your Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacist for advice on how to quit.
