Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, helps carry cholesterol to your cells, where it produces hormones and builds new cell membranes. When excess amounts of LDL build up in your blood, it begins to collect along the walls of arteries, blocking blood...
A high level of low-density lipoprotein -- LDL, or "bad" -- cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States,...
Not all cholesterol is bad for you. However, low density lipoprotein -- or LDL -- carries harmful substances such as triglycerides through the bloodstream. That's why it's often referred to as "bad cholesterol." Foods with high levels of saturated...
Your diet plays an important role in your cholesterol levels. Even if your doctor prescribes cholesterol-lowering drugs you will need to change your diet to achieve the best results. Lowering high LDL cholesterol takes a dual attack. Eliminate...
Low-density, or LDL, cholesterol is often referred to as the "bad" cholesterol. Unlike good cholesterol that has a distinctive chemical shape that can actually reduce arterial build-up, bad cholesterol quickly accumulates within the arteries...
LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is a primary transporter of cholesterol through the blood to your body's cells. Certain levels of cholesterol are essential to maintain proper cell function, particularly the cell membrane. However, when too much...
Cholesterol can be confusing. Although you take all the right steps to lower your low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, the bad cholesterol, you also need to increase your high-density lipropotein, or HDL, the good cholesterol. When both of these...
Lipids, or circulating fats, are essential to health in moderate amounts because they serve as storage for calories inside the body, provide energy, assist in the absorption and transport of vitamins A, D, E and K and provide the body with the...
According to MayoClinic.com, cholesterol is described as a waxy substance found in the fats, or lipids, in the bloodstream. When cholesterol levels are too high, fatty deposits develop in the blood stream and increase the risk of you developing...
When you hear talk of high cholesterol, most people discuss LDL, your bad cholesterol, or HDL, your good cholesterol. Triglycerides are equally important, though; unhealthy levels -- 200 mg/dL or greater -- can place you at risk for coronary...
Think of your HDL, or good cholesterol, as a scavenger. It travels through your blood stream, picking up excess particles of LDL, the bad cholesterol. These particles of LDL are then taken to your liver, which breaks the LDL down further and...
Your ratio of good to bad cholesterol is important to know when you are evaluating your cholesterol levels. The lower your HDL, or good, cholesterol levels are the higher your LDL, or bad, cholesterol levels will be, because HDL cholesterol moves...
Your body needs a certain amount of cholesterol to function properly, reports Medline Plus. When too much of this waxy, fatlike substance gathers in your blood it can form plaque in your arteries and increase your risk of stroke and heart...
Cholesterol is a substance produced naturally in the liver, and it helps to form cells and release hormones in the body. Your total cholesterol levels are based off of LDL, which stands for "low-density lipoprotein," and HDL, which stands for...
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is produced naturally in your liver and helps with cell formation and hormone release. It is composed of LDL, which stands for "low-density lipoprotein," and HDL, which stands for "high-density lipoprotein."...
Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is imperative in the prevention of diseases such as stroke, blood clots and heart disease. There are two types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein...
High levels of LDL, or bad, cholesterol can cause fat to accumulate in your arteries and may eventually cause a heart attack, stroke or poor circulation. A diet high in saturated fats can contribute to high cholesterol levels. Eating more fruits,...
Cholesterol is a type of fat that is composed of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, and high-density lipoprotein, or HDL. Your LDL is your bad cholesterol and this is the number you want to keep low. Your HDL on the other hand, is your good...
High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that can oxidize, leaving streaks in your arteries. Your body makes two different types of cholesterol: high-density...
Because of the health concerns related to high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol, you should be mindful of the foods you eat. An irresponsible diet of trans fats and saturated fats can raise LDL levels, building plaques...
Triglycerides are chemicals in which fat exists in food and the body. They are derived from fats eaten in foods or made in the body from carbohydrates and other energy sources. Calories ingested and not used immediately by tissues are converted...
Oatmeal is a complex carbohydrate that provides a satiating, nutritious snack. You can lose weight with oatmeal provided you eat a balanced diet and complement your weight loss strategy with a vigorous exercise program. According to the American...
HDL or good cholesterol can protect you against heart attacks, according to the American Heart Association. HDL cholesterol also helps you lower LDL or bad cholesterol. If you LDL numbers are high, is as important to work on lowering those as it...
Keeping your HDL or good cholesterol high is not as difficult as you might think. It requires the desire to live a healthy life with a low risk of developing heart disease. Both lifestyle and dietary changes have a large impact on your HDL...
High cholesterol can effectively be treated with drugs, although doctors are reluctant to prescribe them unless other, more serious conditions like diabetes and heart disease are also present. On the other hand, high LDL (bad) cholesterol can be...
Numerous cholesterol medications exist to lower your cholesterol, however, each one differs slightly. Some are more effective for LDL "bad" cholesterol, while others work better for triglycerides with little impact on your LDL. In addition, each...
High levels of LDL, or bad cholesterol, carry a number of health risks including heart disease. Same goes for high levels of triglycerides, a form of fat carried through the bloodstream for energy. Often times, people suffer from both problems...
Total cholesterol is based on two numbers: LDL and HDL. Your LDL is your bad cholesterol, and it stands for "low density lipoprotein." You want to try to maintain low numbers of this kind. Your HDL is your good cholesterol, and it stands for "high...
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