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There are two types of Cholesterol that we're concerned with, LDL and HDL. LDL, the bad cholesterol should be minimized and HDL, the GOOD cholesterol should be increased.
Diet and exercise are important in controlling TOTAL cholesterol as well as lowering LDL and improving HDL. There is a positive correlation between elevated LDL ratio and buildup of arterial plaque. It also turns out that increasing your HDL correlates with lower arterial plaque; it seems to actually REMOVE plaque.
The LDL or bad cholesterol as it is referred to can lead to or increase the mentioned arterial plaque which can lead a person to having health complications such as a heart attack or stroke. This can be further complicated for people that already have various health issues, such as Diabetes and the elderly, etc.
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Is cholesterol good or bad?
Good cholesterol is necessary to the human body to carry the substances all over, and bad cholesterol that blocks the passage is very bad
What do lipoproteins transport?
HDL'S ( high density lipoproteins) transport cholesterol from the bloodstream to the liver to be degraded and excreted. LDL'S are somties refferred to as carrying the "bad" cholesterol, whereas HDL'S carry the "good" cholesterol.
What is a waxy lipid like substance that circulates in the blood?
cholesterol :)
What are steroid hormones most similar to?
Cholesterol
Cholesterol degradation by bacteria?
lactobacillus can degrade cholesterol
HDL is the cholesterol that is BAD for you?
HDL is the cholesterol that is BAD for you?
Is tequila high in bad cholesterol?
Tequila has no bad cholesterol.
Is cholesterol good or bad?
Good cholesterol is necessary to the human body to carry the substances all over, and bad cholesterol that blocks the passage is very bad
What are considered bad HDL cholesterol levels?
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.
Is the cholesterol in skinless chicken good or bad?
The cholesterol is very high meaning very bad.
I have a cholesterol reading of 6.6 the good cholesterol is 2.45 is this bad?
i am in risk my cholesterol is 6.6
How high is cholesterol in buttermilk?
is buttermilk bad for high cholesterol
How high is high cholesterol?
is buttermilk bad for high cholesterol
What are the misconceptions about cholesterol?
One misconception is that there is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. Your doctor will know the difference.
What is different between hdl and ldl cholesterol?
HDL= Good Cholesterol, LDL = Bad Cholesterol
Does a jellyfish have bad cholesterol?
No.
Is it bad if a 12 year old has high cholesterol?
it's not bad if a 12 year old has high cholesterol.
