Skip navigation

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Results 1 - 10 of 10 for LDL
  1. Cholesterol: Know the terms | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    Understand the differences between HDL, LDL, and VLDL cholesterol. ... the terms Find out the difference between HDL, LDL, and VLDL What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/cholesterol-know-the-terms - MedlinePlus Magazine
  2. Physical fitness and nutrition: Know your terms | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... oils, avocados, and nuts, can increase HDL cholesterol. LDL stands for low-density lipoproteins. It is also known as “bad” cholesterol. Too much LDL causes plaque (fatty deposits) to build up in ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...ss-and-nutrition-know-your-terms - MedlinePlus Magazine
  3. Genetic condition teaches teen importance of heart health | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... levels of "bad" cholesterol, or low-density lipoprotein (LDL), even in otherwise healthy individuals. This increases the ... More on MedlinePlus.gov Cholesterol Coronary Artery Disease LDL: The "Bad" Cholesterol More health topics on MedlinePlus. ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...-teen-importance-of-heart-health - MedlinePlus Magazine
  4. 6 ways to lower your cholesterol | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... questions, mind your diet, and get moving High LDL cholesterol can lead to heart disease, which is ... heart disease. Losing weight can help lower your LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Talk to your doctor about ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...6-ways-to-lower-your-cholesterol - MedlinePlus Magazine
  5. Cholesterol: The good, the bad, and the unhealthy | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... risk for heart disease. What is bad cholesterol? LDL, which also is called "bad" cholesterol, carries cholesterol ... of the cholesterol in our blood is the LDL form. You want to keep your LDL levels ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...e-good-the-bad-and-the-unhealthy - MedlinePlus Magazine
  6. What you do now can prevent heart disease later | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... by reducing "bad" cholesterol, the low-density lipoprotein (LDL), with medications, we may be able to eliminate ... every 311 people. This condition causes very high LDL cholesterol levels beginning at a young age and ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...-can-prevent-heart-disease-later - MedlinePlus Magazine
  7. NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... 2021 6 ways to lower your cholesterol High LDL cholesterol can lead to heart disease, which is ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/issues/winter-2021 - MedlinePlus Magazine
  8. What do my cholesterol numbers mean? | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... than 170 Less than 200 Less than 200 LDL Less than 100 Less than 130 Less than ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...t-do-my-cholesterol-numbers-mean - MedlinePlus Magazine
  9. Articles about Cholesterol | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... 2021 6 ways to lower your cholesterol High LDL cholesterol can lead to heart disease, which is ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/topic/cholesterol - MedlinePlus Magazine
  10. MedlinePlus unveils new cholesterol pages | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... include Cholesterol Levels: What You Need to Know , LDL: The ‘Bad’ Cholesterol , and HDL: The ‘Good’ Cholesterol. ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...us-unveils-new-cholesterol-pages - MedlinePlus Magazine