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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Advocate Live Will Mobile also will provide free cholesterol, HDL, LDL, glucose and blood pressure screenings, and the March for Meg 5K walk begins at 11 a.m.
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Researchers believe that linoleic acid alters the expression of certain genes and proteins and, as a result, supports the liver's processing of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Results showed that those who ate pecans experienced significant reductions in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, the total cholesterol-to-HDL ratio, and triglycerides—factors linked to heart disease risk.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Eating walnuts has been shown to help lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, which can lower heart disease risk.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Researchers believe that linoleic acid alters the expression of certain genes and proteins and, as a result, supports the liver's processing of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Results showed that those who ate pecans experienced significant reductions in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, the total cholesterol-to-HDL ratio, and triglycerides—factors linked to heart disease risk.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Eating walnuts has been shown to help lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, which can lower heart disease risk.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Mar. 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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