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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Before the study began, after the control period, and at the end of the four weeks, scientists measured participants’ heart rate, blood pressure, blood markers such as LDL and HDL cholesterol, body composition, and mental well-being.
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Kristen Fischer, Health, 17 Apr. 2025
The most recent Nordic Nutrition Recommendations caution against drinking unfiltered coffee due to its potential to raise LDL cholesterol.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
The researchers noted that the dementia risk benefit faded at very low levels:
The reduction in dementia and Alzheimer’s risk dropped to 18 percent when LDL fell below 55 mg/dL.
When LDL levels dropped below 30 mg/dL, the risk reduction disappeared entirely.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Research has indicated a strong correlation between high cortisol levels—the hormone the body releases during stress—and high LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar and blood pressure levels.
—Jackie Nance-Sons, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Kristen Fischer, Health, 17 Apr. 2025
The most recent Nordic Nutrition Recommendations caution against drinking unfiltered coffee due to its potential to raise LDL cholesterol.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
The researchers noted that the dementia risk benefit faded at very low levels:
The reduction in dementia and Alzheimer’s risk dropped to 18 percent when LDL fell below 55 mg/dL.
When LDL levels dropped below 30 mg/dL, the risk reduction disappeared entirely.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Research has indicated a strong correlation between high cortisol levels—the hormone the body releases during stress—and high LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar and blood pressure levels.
—Jackie Nance-Sons, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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“LDL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LDL. Accessed 25 Apr. 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
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