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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Although both groups saw immediate benefits, the group with oatmeal only diets saw significant benefits with nearly a 10% drop in LDL cholesterol.
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Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
There are high hopes for US biotech company Scribe Therapeutics' STX-1150 treatment, which epigenetically silences the PCSK9 gene in the liver to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).
—New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026
Along with soluble fiber, which helps lower LDL cholesterol, asparagus also contains folate, which supports healthy blood vessels, and potassium, which can help lower blood pressure, especially in people with high blood pressure.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026
May Support Healthier Blood Fat Levels Having high circulating levels of fats like triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (considered bad cholesterol) can increase your risk for heart disease and related issues, like having a heart attack or a stroke.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
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Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
There are high hopes for US biotech company Scribe Therapeutics' STX-1150 treatment, which epigenetically silences the PCSK9 gene in the liver to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).
—New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026
Along with soluble fiber, which helps lower LDL cholesterol, asparagus also contains folate, which supports healthy blood vessels, and potassium, which can help lower blood pressure, especially in people with high blood pressure.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026
May Support Healthier Blood Fat Levels Having high circulating levels of fats like triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (considered bad cholesterol) can increase your risk for heart disease and related issues, like having a heart attack or a stroke.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 21 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
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