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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This is the type of fat that can cause LDL cholesterol — the bad kind — to build up in your blood vessels, which also increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
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Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024
The presence of too much low-density lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol, in the blood raises the risk for heart attack and stroke by contributing to plaque buildup in arteries.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2024
Some research supports walnuts to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol that contributes to clogging arteries).
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 6 June 2024
Yet another trial showed that fewer women achieved their LDL cholesterol and blood pressure goals when researchers compared therapies.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 31 May 2024
Everyone should know their blood sugar, blood pressure, waist circumference and bad (LDL) cholesterol.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Research has shown that berberine can help lower fasting glucose, post-meal glucose, hemoglobin A1c, and even LDL and triglyceride levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
—Casey Seiden, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
Lactobacillus acidophilus may help lower total and LDL cholesterol and reduce diarrhea.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
For example, soluble, non-fermentable, gel-forming fiber supplements like this psyllium husk can help lower LDL cholesterol levels and heart disease risk.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024
The presence of too much low-density lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol, in the blood raises the risk for heart attack and stroke by contributing to plaque buildup in arteries.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2024
Some research supports walnuts to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol that contributes to clogging arteries).
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 6 June 2024
Yet another trial showed that fewer women achieved their LDL cholesterol and blood pressure goals when researchers compared therapies.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 31 May 2024
Everyone should know their blood sugar, blood pressure, waist circumference and bad (LDL) cholesterol.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Research has shown that berberine can help lower fasting glucose, post-meal glucose, hemoglobin A1c, and even LDL and triglyceride levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
—Casey Seiden, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
Lactobacillus acidophilus may help lower total and LDL cholesterol and reduce diarrhea.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
For example, soluble, non-fermentable, gel-forming fiber supplements like this psyllium husk can help lower LDL cholesterol levels and heart disease risk.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 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
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