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What is the difference between HDL and VLDL cholesterol?
What is the difference between HDL and VLDL cholesterol?
What is the difference between HDL and VLDL cholesterol?
Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) is not good for the heart. HDL is considered 'good' cholesterol as it helps move bad cholesterol from other parts of your body to your liver for removal.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What is a desirable level of total cholesterol for adults?
The optimal level of total cholesterol in adults is less than 200 mg/dl. Long-term exposure to environmental tobacco smoke has been shown to increase a person's risk for cardiovascular disease.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What is the difference between HDL and VLDL cholesterol?
Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) is not good for the heart. HDL is considered 'good' cholesterol as it helps move bad cholesterol from other parts of your body to your liver for removal.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
In what ways is VLDL cholesterol harmful?
VLDL is 60% triglycerides which can clog the arteries and cause heart disease and heart attacks.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Which is more harmful, VLDL or LDL?
VLDL is more harmful althought it has more triglycerides.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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