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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The new acquisition will add testing capabilities for LDL cholesterol, lipoprotein(a), cholesterol and apolipoprotein, the company said.
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Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
One review found that honey helped lower fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglyceride levels when consumed as part of a healthy diet.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Feb. 2025
Guidelines for managing cardiovascular risk dictate stricter LDL cholesterol targets, the use of low-dose aspirin when appropriate, and vigilant management of blood pressure and diabetes.
—Henry I Miller, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
To help identify your own risk, start with learning about your family history of heart disease and know your numbers; specifically, high blood pressure, high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and elevated blood sugar levels are all risk factors for heart disease.
—Lori B Daniels, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
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Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
One review found that honey helped lower fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglyceride levels when consumed as part of a healthy diet.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Feb. 2025
Guidelines for managing cardiovascular risk dictate stricter LDL cholesterol targets, the use of low-dose aspirin when appropriate, and vigilant management of blood pressure and diabetes.
—Henry I Miller, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
To help identify your own risk, start with learning about your family history of heart disease and know your numbers; specifically, high blood pressure, high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and elevated blood sugar levels are all risk factors for heart disease.
—Lori B Daniels, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
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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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