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But it's much more common in people over 40. As you age, your liver becomes less able to remove "bad" LDL cholesterol. Complications. Development of ...
This causes a heart attack or stroke. This is why LDL cholesterol also is called the "bad" cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol. HDL cholesterol is ...
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Triglycerides. In general, you can't have food or liquids other than ...
This is called the "good" cholesterol. It helps carry away LDL cholesterol, the bad cholesterol. That keeps arteries open and blood flowing more freely.
If you have heart disease, your LDL should be below 70 mg/dl. Treatment decisions to reach appropriate levels need to be based on personal risk factors. High- ...
But LDL cholesterol is very low if it's less than 40 milligrams per deciliter of blood. It's not clear if low cholesterol causes certain health problems or if ...
Oatmeal, oat bran and high-fiber foods. Oatmeal has soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol. Soluble ...
Studies show that taking whey protein supplements can help lower LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol and blood pressure. 2. Exercise on most days of the week and ...
This is sometimes called the "bad" cholesterol. Too much LDL cholesterol in the blood causes plaque to build up in the arteries. The buildup cuts blood flow and ...
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