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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Almonds are rich in magnesium and potassium, which help regulate blood pressure, and monounsaturated fats, which can reduce LDL cholesterol.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
In some studies, in fact, they've been shown to be better predictors of cardiovascular disease than LDL cholesterol.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
Saturated fats can raise levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke, per the American Heart Association (AHA).
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Supplementing with vitamin D can lower LDL and total cholesterol, but doesn't affect HDL cholesterol.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
In some studies, in fact, they've been shown to be better predictors of cardiovascular disease than LDL cholesterol.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
Saturated fats can raise levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke, per the American Heart Association (AHA).
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Supplementing with vitamin D can lower LDL and total cholesterol, but doesn't affect HDL cholesterol.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 11 Dec. 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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