How to Use LDL in a Sentence

LDL

noun
  • Test for and treat high LDL cholesterol from midlife onwards.
    New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2024
  • So, what should your LDL goals be to prevent a first heart attack or stroke?
    Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Detect and treat high LDL cholesterol from around age 40 years.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • The most common are called statins, which decrease LDL levels.
    Katherine Hobson, Time, 19 June 2023
  • The guidelines bring back clear targets for LDL cholesterol.
    Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
  • This helps to lower LDL cholesterol levels.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 30 Nov. 2025
  • Chickpeas, too, have been shown to help lower total and LDL cholesterol.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 5 June 2025
  • In contrast, statins can reduce LDL levels by as much as 50%.
    Gina Kolata, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Mar. 2023
  • Adding fiber, healthy fats, and lean protein at breakfast can help lower LDL and support heart health.
    Lindsey Desoto, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Pectins help keep your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in check.
    Lauren O'Connor, Health, 2 June 2026
  • This enzyme plays a role in regulating LDL levels in the blood.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
  • Studies have shown that statins lower the risk of heart attack in people with high LDL cholesterol.
    Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Some studies have shown that cumin powder can lower bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
    Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Replace red meat with omega-3-rich fish to help lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
    Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Eating cherries may lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, which is good for your heart health.
    Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
  • For most adults, LDL should be below 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) of blood.
    Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Females tend to have lower LDL cholesterol than males until around the age of 55 or menopause.
    Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Research suggests pectin may help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.
    Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Consuming flaxseed may lower total and LDL cholesterol, as well as blood lipid levels.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
  • While lifestyle changes can help bring down LDL, levels remain stubbornly high for some people.
    Linda Carroll, NBC news, 7 May 2025
  • Their high fiber content also helps lower heart disease risk factors, like high LDL cholesterol.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 20 May 2026
  • Their high fiber content also helps lower heart disease risk factors, like high LDL cholesterol.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Their high fiber content also helps lower heart disease risk factors, like high LDL cholesterol.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
  • This type of fat can help lower levels of bad cholesterol, called low-density lipoprotein (LDL).
    Joy Emeh, Health, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Consuming flaxseed may lower total and LDL cholesterol and blood lipid levels.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Your body makes all the LDL cholesterol necessary for healthy cell development.
    Michelle Pugle, Health, 7 Sep. 2023
  • In a new study, people who ate mostly oatmeal for two days lowered their LDL cholesterol by about 10%.
    Lindsey Desoto, Health, 25 June 2026
  • So far, the patients in the study have been followed for about 18 months and continue to show low LDL levels.
    Alice Park, Time, 28 May 2026
  • All had uncontrolled high LDL, triglycerides or a combination of the two.
    Erika Edwards, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The main omega-6 fat found in nuts is linoleic acid, which is key for heart health and lowering LDL cholesterol, studies show.
    Matt Fuchs, Time, 26 June 2026

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