Is an LDL cholesterol level of 124 too high?
A LDL level of 124 mg/dL is considered elevated
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, sometimes called 'good' cholesterol, absorbs cholesterol in the blood and carries it back to the liver. The liver then flushes it from the body. High levels of HDL cholesterol can lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.
They both are lipids circulating in blood. High density lipoprotein and low density lipoprotein.
All unhealthy fats and processed foods contain bad cholesterol
LDL cholesterol accumilates in the arteries which clogs them and results in heart attacks and heart diseases.
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