How does regular exercise reduce the effects of high blood fats?

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The short version: The more cholesterol in the blood, the more likely that the vessels will develop plaque deposits. HDL High-density lipoproteins slow down this plaque formation. Exercise has little direct bearing on blood cholesterol, HOWEVER, exercise is known to increase the levels of HDL -- In turn, HDL removes the plaque. http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/3300/3378.asp?index=11467 http://heartdisease.about.com/od/cholesteroltriglyceride1/a/HDL_exercise.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_density_lipoprotein Apr 26 08, 9:51 AM