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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Interestingly, the results of the new study indicate that LDL cholesterol in particular is involved in this dementia connection.
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Brian Mastroianni, Health, 7 Feb. 2025
Research shows that kale may also help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, and is loaded with chemical compounds such as sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol, which are associated with reducing cancer risk.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
According to some research, theobromine may positively influence cholesterol levels, reducing LDL and increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol levels.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
Studies show that chia seeds can effectively lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels while increasing heart-protective HDL cholesterol.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 27 Jan. 2025
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Brian Mastroianni, Health, 7 Feb. 2025
Research shows that kale may also help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, and is loaded with chemical compounds such as sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol, which are associated with reducing cancer risk.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
According to some research, theobromine may positively influence cholesterol levels, reducing LDL and increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol levels.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
Studies show that chia seeds can effectively lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels while increasing heart-protective HDL cholesterol.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 27 Jan. 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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