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LDL cholesterol is also known as bad cholesterol because it can build up in the walls of the arteries, making them hard and narrow. This can increase the risk ...
Cholesterol absorption inhibitor. Ezetimibe (Zetia), Decreases LDL ; slightly decreases triglycerides; slightly increases HDL, Stomach pain, diarrhea, fatigue, ...
And either of those two options seems to be a better risk predictor than your total cholesterol level or your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level, ...
Niacin, May lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides; may improve high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol ...
... LDL cholesterol in the blood causes plaque to build up in the arteries. The buildup cuts blood flow and leads to heart and blood vessel conditions. The LDL ...
Although eating soy-based foods can slightly lower your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, known as the "bad" cholesterol, the American Heart ...
This "good" cholesterol helps remove low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol, from the bloodstream. But niacin isn't for everyone ...
The lower LDL levels resulted from a greater proportion of individuals in this group being started on statin medication. “This study demonstrates for the first ...
"Maintaining low LDL over a sustained period is essential to reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke," says R. Scott Wright, M.D., a Mayo Clinic ...
Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is sometimes called bad cholesterol. It transports cholesterol particles throughout the body. LDL cholesterol builds up on ...
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