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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Lifestyle changes like a healthy diet and daily exercise can help lower LDL and inflammation (HScrp).
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Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
According to one review of studies, garlic may reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels in the blood.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Another thing to consider is the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in eggs compared to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The analysis of 30 years of data from more than 12,000 women revealed that inflammation was comparable to high LDL cholesterol as a heart disease risk factor, researchers reported Friday at the European Society of Cardiology Congress meeting in Madrid.
—Linda Carroll, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2025
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Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
According to one review of studies, garlic may reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels in the blood.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Another thing to consider is the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in eggs compared to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The analysis of 30 years of data from more than 12,000 women revealed that inflammation was comparable to high LDL cholesterol as a heart disease risk factor, researchers reported Friday at the European Society of Cardiology Congress meeting in Madrid.
—Linda Carroll, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2025
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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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