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- LDL cholesterol: What it is and how to lower its levels
LDL cholesterol is low-density lipoprotein, and if levels are too high, a person could be at risk of cardiovascular disease Learn more about LDL cholesterol and how to reduce it
- HDL (Good), LDL (Bad) Cholesterol and Triglycerides
What is good cholesterol? What is bad cholesterol? The American Heart Association explains LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, and much more
- LDL Cholesterol: What It Is How to Manage It - Cleveland Clinic
What is LDL cholesterol? LDL or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is a type of lipoprotein in your blood Lipoproteins are particles made of lipids (fats) and proteins that carry fats through your bloodstream
- LDL and HDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides | Cholesterol | CDC
What are triglycerides? Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood that your body uses for energy The combination of high levels of triglycerides with low HDL and or high LDL cholesterol levels can increase your risk for health problems, such as heart attack Learn more about optimal blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels
- Is High Cholesterol Actually Bad? | Right as Rain by UW Medicine
High cholesterol, aka high LDL levels, isn’t great but it is fixable Having high cholesterol alone doesn’t necessarily mean you’re at high risk for heart disease In many cases, lifestyle changes lower cholesterol enough that no medications are needed Talk with your doctor if you’re concerned about your cholesterol
- LDL: The Bad Cholesterol - MedlinePlus
LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is the "bad" cholesterol A high LDL level can lead to a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries
- Low-density lipoprotein - Wikipedia
Elevated LDL is causal in the progression of atherosclerosis and blockage of the artery lumen, because it can carry cholesterol into smaller vessels But LDL is also essential for carrying lipids that keep the human body alive, including in those small vessels Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is one of the five major groups of lipoprotein that transport all fat molecules around the body in
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