LDL
noun
: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a moderate proportion of protein with little triglyceride and a high proportion of cholesterol and that is associated with increased probability of developing atherosclerosis : bad cholesterol compare hdl
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For example, a 2021 review that included eight studies investigating the effects of cocoa and dark chocolate consumption in people with type 2 diabetes found that dark chocolate intake was associated with a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol and fasting blood sugar levels.7
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
According to one review, apple consumption may reduce the risk of heart disease by improving total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Other research has found that people with higher levels of LDL cholesterol and lower levels of HDL cholesterol tend to have more amyloid plaque in their brain, which is linked with Alzheimer’s disease.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024
Butter, fat, and cholesterol For a long time, butter was considered unhealthy mainly because of its saturated fat content, which can contribute to higher LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and ultimately heart disease.
—Konstanze Popp, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
According to one review, apple consumption may reduce the risk of heart disease by improving total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Other research has found that people with higher levels of LDL cholesterol and lower levels of HDL cholesterol tend to have more amyloid plaque in their brain, which is linked with Alzheimer’s disease.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024
Butter, fat, and cholesterol For a long time, butter was considered unhealthy mainly because of its saturated fat content, which can contribute to higher LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and ultimately heart disease.
—Konstanze Popp, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
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LDL
noun
: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a moderate proportion of protein with little triglyceride and a high proportion of cholesterol and that is associated with increased probability of developing atherosclerosis
called also bad cholesterol, beta-lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein
compare hdl, vldlLove words? Need even more definitions?
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