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27 Ιουν 2024 · HDL takes cholesterol to the liver for release, while LDL brings it to the arteries. You want to aim for high HDL and low LDL levels. Your body needs cholesterol to function properly,...
21 Δεκ 2023 · Summary. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, or “bad” cholesterol, collects in the walls of the blood vessels, causing them to narrow. High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good”...
28 Μαρ 2022 · HDL vs. LDL: What to know. Dr. Cho lets you in on a little secret to help you remember which kind of cholesterol is which: “HDL is good cholesterol, so think H for happy,” she says. “The bad cholesterol is called LDL — L for lousy.” LDL, the lousy stuff, causes plaque build-up in your blood vessels, which makes them hard and narrow.
15 Μαΐ 2024 · It makes up most of your body's cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol raise your risk for heart disease and stroke. HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. This is sometimes called "good" cholesterol. It absorbs cholesterol in the blood and carries it back to the liver. The liver then flushes it from the body.
27 Οκτ 2020 · Cardiologists are often asked about low-density lipoprotein (LDL) versus high-density lipoprotein (HDL). The difference is important to understand. What does HDL cholesterol do? HDL clears from the body via the liver. HDL may therefore prevent the buildup of plaque, protect your arteries, and protect you from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
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.
25 Μαρ 2024 · Cholesterol ratio is a comparison of HDL (good) cholesterol to total cholesterol, indicating heart disease risk. The numbers on your cholesterol test reveal key details about your...
