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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Studies have shown that honey can reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels (which are associated with heart disease) as well as lower your overall cholesterol.17
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Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
With less estradiol and protective hormones, the bad cholesterol, known as LDL, is increased and the good cholesterol, HDL, decreases.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
While lifestyle changes can help bring down LDL, levels remain stubbornly high for some people.
—Linda Carroll, NBC news, 7 May 2025
Lower-intensity exercise has less effect on LDL: A 2018 review of studies involving adults with hypercholesterolemia concluded that exercising at lower intensity has little effect on LDL levels.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
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Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
With less estradiol and protective hormones, the bad cholesterol, known as LDL, is increased and the good cholesterol, HDL, decreases.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
While lifestyle changes can help bring down LDL, levels remain stubbornly high for some people.
—Linda Carroll, NBC news, 7 May 2025
Lower-intensity exercise has less effect on LDL: A 2018 review of studies involving adults with hypercholesterolemia concluded that exercising at lower intensity has little effect on LDL levels.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 26 June 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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