LDL
noun
: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a moderate proportion of protein with little triglyceride and a high proportion of cholesterol and that is associated with increased probability of developing atherosclerosis : bad cholesterol compare hdl
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Recent research suggests that linoleic acid, a common source of omega-6, can lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and improve cardiometabolic health.15 More studies are needed to understand the full health effects of omega-6s.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 May 2025
While statins can reduce LDL cholesterol by 20% to 60%, the new study found that pecans reduced total cholesterol by 3.6% and LDL by 6%.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
After 84 days of treatment, the combination of new and old drugs lowered LDL cholesterol by 48.6% compared to placebo.
—Paul McClure 18, New Atlas, 18 May 2025
The mutation prevents their liver from pulling LDL cholesterol from the blood, which increases the risk of heart events for these patients.
—Alice Park, Time, 15 May 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 May 2025
While statins can reduce LDL cholesterol by 20% to 60%, the new study found that pecans reduced total cholesterol by 3.6% and LDL by 6%.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
After 84 days of treatment, the combination of new and old drugs lowered LDL cholesterol by 48.6% compared to placebo.
—Paul McClure 18, New Atlas, 18 May 2025
The mutation prevents their liver from pulling LDL cholesterol from the blood, which increases the risk of heart events for these patients.
—Alice Park, Time, 15 May 2025
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“LDL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LDL. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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LDL
noun
: a lipoprotein of blood plasma that is composed of a moderate proportion of protein with little triglyceride and a high proportion of cholesterol and that is associated with increased probability of developing atherosclerosis
called also bad cholesterol, beta-lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein
compare hdl, vldlLove words? Need even more definitions?
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