Which of These Causes is Your Reason for High Cholesterol?

3. Cause: Poor Diet

If you consume a diet full of saturated and trans fat, then you have a higher chance of developing high cholesterol. Saturated fat increases LDL, which in turn raises cholesterol levels. Trans fat is unhealthy because it increases LDL, the “bad” cholesterol while decreasing HDL, the “good” cholesterol. Animal products like red meat and full-fat dairy are high in saturated fat. Trans fat is commonly found in processed food such as cookies and crackers.