Often, a package will advertise its content of HDL, as it is considered the "good" cholesterol. In contrast, nutritional labels with cholesterol content marked but not advertised as HDL appear to fall under LDL. HDL decreases the risk of Heart diseases, whereas LDL causes plaque buildup in the arteries.
Cholesterol itself is not inherently good or bad. It is necessary for the body to function, but having high levels of LDL cholesterol (often referred to as "bad cholesterol") can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. HDL cholesterol (often referred to as "good cholesterol") helps to remove LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream.
"Good" cholesterol is called HDL (High Density Lipoprotein). It seems to help protect the heart against heart attacks. "Bad" cholesterol is called LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein). It seems to contribute to arterial deposits, which can cause heart attacks and strokes.
To a certain extent. Too much of anything can harm you. HDL is considered the "good" cholesterol and LDL is considered "bad". Just watch what foods you put in your body and you should be good!
Eat less food with fat and cholesterol in it. Eat more vegetables and fruits and foods with good cholesterol in it. And make sure to exercise regularly to lower bad cholesterol.
HDL cholesterol is considered good cholesterol and it actively removes bad cholesterol. HDL cholesterol levels greater than 60 milligrams is considered good but lower than 40 milligrams is considered bad.
i am in risk my cholesterol is 6.6
The cholesterol is very high meaning very bad.
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One misconception is that there is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. Your doctor will know the difference.
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are considered the good fats that raise the HDL or good cholesterol. Omega 3 which is found in certain fatty fish will do the same. The LDL or bad cholesterol should be decreased for heart health.
Since cholesterol is most likely to affect the heart, your best resource will come from the American Heart Association. All your questions about "good" and "bad" cholesterol can be found at heart.org under the tab titled 'Conditions'.
Bad cholesterol, also known as LDL cholesterol, can build up in the arteries and increase the risk of heart disease. Good cholesterol, or HDL cholesterol, helps remove bad cholesterol from the arteries and can lower the risk of heart disease. Maintaining a balance between the two types of cholesterol is important for overall heart health.