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What do HDL and LDL mean?

What do HDL and LDL mean?

They both are lipids circulating in blood. High density lipoprotein and low density lipoprotein.

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

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Is an LDL cholesterol level of 124 too high?

A LDL level of 124 mg/dL is considered elevated

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

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Is an HDL level of 86 too high?

HDL cholesterol levels greater than 60 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are high

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

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What is cholesterol, and how is there good cholesterol?

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.

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

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Which foods contain bad cholesterol?

All unhealthy fats and processed foods contain bad cholesterol

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

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Where does LDL cholesterol accumulate?

LDL cholesterol accumilates in the arteries which clogs them and results in heart attacks and heart diseases.

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

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