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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In men, testosterone is linked to higher levels of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, which increase the chances of having a heart attack.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
Excessive consumption of saturated fats can raise your LDL cholesterol, which can increase your risk for heart attack or stroke.
—Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Researchers found that ginger significantly reduced LDL and triglyceride numbers and increased beneficial high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
Excessive consumption of saturated fats can raise your LDL cholesterol, which can increase your risk for heart attack or stroke.
—Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Researchers found that ginger significantly reduced LDL and triglyceride numbers and increased beneficial high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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
3.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 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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