How does cold weather affect my cholesterol?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine

Cold weather has no affect on cholesterol levels -- that is, not directly. However, we know that people tend to be less active during winter months and eat more comfort food, which is often higher in fat. Therefore cholesterol levels do tend to be a bit higher in the winter than in the summer. The bottom line: cold itself does not affect your cholesterol levels, but your behavior in cold weather may affect them.

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