bad cholesterol
noun
: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is associated with increased probability of developing atherosclerosis : ldl
The two-year study of 507 patients is the most ambitious yet to test whether driving down bad cholesterol turns back the clock on plaque buildup in coronary arteries.—
Steve Sternberg
Steve SternbergA growing body of research suggests that atherosclerosis probably traces to oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the so-called bad cholesterol.—Janet Raloff
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These elements promote good cardiovascular health by reducing bad cholesterol and improving blood circulation.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
These heart-protecting flavonoids have been shown to reduce bad cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and reduce blood vessel plaque formation.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2024
The researchers used these to measure three biomarkers: low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, commonly known as bad cholesterol; high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, or CRP; and lipoprotein(a), or LP(a).
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024
Turmeric may also improve heart health by reducing bad cholesterol while increasing good cholesterol, Young says.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2024
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Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
These heart-protecting flavonoids have been shown to reduce bad cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and reduce blood vessel plaque formation.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2024
The researchers used these to measure three biomarkers: low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, commonly known as bad cholesterol; high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, or CRP; and lipoprotein(a), or LP(a).
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024
Turmeric may also improve heart health by reducing bad cholesterol while increasing good cholesterol, Young says.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Bad cholesterol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bad%20cholesterol. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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