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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Research suggests that hibiscus tea may help lower LDL cholesterol while boosting high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels.
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
According to one review of studies, garlic may reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels in the blood.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Additionally, replacing saturated fats with olive oil can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol, according to Bobrick.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
The strongest evidence found by the 2025 dietary guidelines advisory committee on saturated fat was that swapping out butter, beef tallow, and lard for vegetable oils is beneficial for LDL cholesterol, said Christopher Gardner, a Stanford University nutrition scientist who served on that committee.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
According to one review of studies, garlic may reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels in the blood.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Additionally, replacing saturated fats with olive oil can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol, according to Bobrick.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
The strongest evidence found by the 2025 dietary guidelines advisory committee on saturated fat was that swapping out butter, beef tallow, and lard for vegetable oils is beneficial for LDL cholesterol, said Christopher Gardner, a Stanford University nutrition scientist who served on that committee.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
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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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