Your hair is mostly made up of protein. Proteins are amino acids that account for about 20% of your bodyâs weight in muscles, skin, bones and hair. One of the main functions of protein is to build, strengthen and repair keratin.
1 It is important to avoid the skin because it contains a lot of fat and cholesterol, so it may raise your bad cholesterol levels.  Fish. Wild-caught fish such as salmon, cod, haddock and tuna are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are anti-inflammatory and they can also increase your HDL cholesterol levels.
I have a rule of fives as an approximate guide to raising HDL: 1  If one manages to thin down to ideal body weight that can raise one's HDL by 5. 2  If one is smoking, stop smoking will raise the HDL by another 5. 3  If one starts to exercise regularly, it raises the HDL by 4  5. Medications can raise it by 5  5. 6  1. 2.  Next.