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19 Φεβ 2024 · HDL cholesterol can be thought of as the “good” cholesterol because a healthy level may help protect against heart attack and stroke. HDL carries LDL (bad) cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where the LDL is broken down and passed from the body.
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28 Μαρ 2022 · “Bad” cholesterol causes fatty deposits to build up in your arteries, while “good” cholesterol helps remove it from your body. Together, they’re key to a healthy heart.
3 Νοε 2022 · High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is known as the "good" cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream. Higher levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
It’s called good cholesterol because it helps to get rid of bad cholesterol from your blood. Above 1.0mmol/L is a healthy level for men (who were assigned male at birth) and above 1.2mmol/L is a healthy level for women (who were assigned female at birth).
27 Φεβ 2019 · HDL: The "Good" Cholesterol. Also called: High-density lipoprotein. Summary. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body. Your liver makes cholesterol, and it is also in some foods, such as meat and dairy products. Your body needs some cholesterol to work properly.
Your cholesterol levels show how much cholesterol is circulating in your blood. Your HDL (“good” cholesterol) is the one number you want to be high (ideally above 60). Your LDL (“bad” cholesterol) should be below 100. Your total should be below 200.
27 Οκτ 2020 · It is considered the "good" cholesterol, and higher levels are better. A good goal to aim for is higher than 55 mg/dL for women and 45 mg/dL for men. The higher your HDL cholesterol numbers, the lower your risk is for heart disease, vascular disease, and stroke.
