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HDL cholesterol is high-density lipoprotein cholesterol meaning that it is a heavier fat and is therefore more likely to clog arteries than LDL or low-density lipoprotein. Having low HDL is much more desirable than having high HDL.
HDL Cholesterol stands for "High-density Lipoproteins", which is the `good' cholesterol. A high level of HDL cholesterol in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease.
No, HDL is the "good" one, it is high levels of LDL that you want to avoid. High HDL, low LDL is considered the "heat healthy" situation.
A cholesterol HDL ratio is the high density lipoprotein and a high ration indicates a person is more at risk of heart disease. It can also lead to diabetes and the problems associated with it.
Risk factors include having a family history of diabetes, low HDL (good) cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, diabetes during pregnancy, a member of a certain race, syndrome X, obesity.
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You can increase your HDL cholesterol levels by doing aerobic exercises.
"Dyslipidemia" refers to any of several lipid abnormalities. Lipid abnormalities can be divided into 3 categories: 1. High Cholesterol. This refers to high LDL (low-density lipoprotein). 2. Low HDL. Your "good cholesterol" (high-density lipoprotein) should not be too low. 3. High Triglycerides. Triglycerides are fat which are not cholesterol. All 3 of these abnormalities put one at increased risk of having a heart attack. Both Low HDL and High Triglycerides put one at increased risk of developing diabetes.
HDL stands for high density lipoprotein and is a necessary part of everyone's diet. The higher your HDL number, the lower your overall chance of developing heart disease. The key is to keep your total cholesterol low while ensuring that your HDL is higher than your LDL.
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HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein, which is commonly known as "good" cholesterol. HDL helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream and transport it to the liver for processing and excretion. Having high levels of HDL is associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
Elevated HDL concentrations are associated with a low risk of heart disease because they: