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29 mar 2019 · High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is generally known as “good” cholesterol, but it can be too high and harmful for some people. Research continues on why this may be harmful...
20 cze 2024 · Very high HDL cholesterol levels don't give you more protection. Even moderately high levels may not protect you if you have certain health issues or unhealthy lifestyle habits. The...
4 paź 2024 · A very high level of HDL (“good”) cholesterol level might pose similar heart risks to low HDL, in a U-shaped curve. Learn what researchers have found.
25 sie 2018 · HDL cholesterol has been considered “good” because the HDL molecule is involved in the transport of cholesterol from the blood and blood vessel walls to the liver and ultimately out of the body, thereby reducing the risk of clogged arteries and atherosclerosis.
24 sty 2024 · Doctors recommend aiming for high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good” cholesterol. However, in some cases, a person may develop very high HDL cholestero levels that are...
27 maj 2024 · Should you eat foods with low cholesterol? Should women concern themselves with high cholesterol? Is cholesterol bad for you? Here are the facts.
Q: People call HDL “good cholesterol” because it helps remove cholesterol out of the body—but you seem to say that’s not always the case. Why is that moniker not entirely accurate? A: In the middle of the last century, total cholesterol was an important biomarker used to assess heart disease risk.