LDL and HDL Cholesterol: "Bad" and "Good" Cholesterol

Cholesterol travels through the blood on proteins called “lipoproteins.” Two types of lipoproteins carry cholesterol throughout the body:

• LDL (low-density lipoprotein), sometimes called “bad” cholesterol, makes up most of your body’s cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol raise your risk for heart disease and stroke.
• HDL (high-density lipoprotein), or “good” cholesterol, absorbs cholesterol and carries it back to the liver. The liver then flushes it from the body. High levels of HDL cholesterol can lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.

When your body has too much LDL cholesterol, the LDL cholesterol can build up on the walls of your blood vessels. This buildup is called “plaque.” As your blood vessels build up plaque over time, the insides of the vessels narrow. This narrowing blocks blood flow to and from your heart and other organs. When blood flow to the heart is blocked, it can cause angina (chest pain) or a heart attack.

Lowering Your Risk

• If you have high LDL cholesterol levels, your health care team may recommend cholesterol-lowering medicine and lifestyle changes to lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.
• If you have low HDL cholesterol levels, talk to your doctor about lifestyle changes that may help raise your levels.

More Information:

• Breakthrough Discovery Reveals How Cutting Out ONE Hidden Ingredient Lowers Cholesterol Level Below 100 And Clears Out 93% Clogged Arteries – Starting Today!  https://blueheronhealthnews.com/health/the-oxidized-cholesterol-strategy-vsl-cb/
• HDL cholesterol: How to boost your 'good' Cholesterol