LDL cholesterol
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- noun
- /ˌɛlˌdiːˈɛl kəˈlɛstərɒl/
- Specialized
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colesterol LDL
- Prepared correctly, pumpkins and pumpkin seeds can reduce inflammation and help you lower triglycerides and LDL cholesterol.
- LDL cholesterol levels
- serum LDL cholesterol
- LDL cholesterol concentrations
And my biggest fear with it is that it sends LDL cholesterol through the roof.
- And my biggest fear with it is that it sends LDL cholesterol through the roof.
- And so in this chart, the hazard ratio is plotted against what your level of LDL cholesterol is.
- The first one is that statins actually have other properties other than lowering LDL cholesterol.
- Any person who promotes a carnivore diet and tells you that the LDL cholesterol is not relevant is causing harm.
- And so if we have high levels of LDL cholesterol and have high levels of HDL cholesterol, we shouldn't be complacent thinking, oh, it's fine because my HDL is high.
- So can we talk about is LDL high LDL cholesterol bad?
- So you don't want to gain weight, have high blood pressure, have high LDL cholesterol, don't eat them.
- Large doesn't penetrate as easily, but per unit of LDL cholesterol, it's depositing more cholesterol because it's bigger.
- Some people, it looks like they're drinking lots of coffee, might raise their LDL cholesterol a tiny bit or raise their triglyceride level a tiny bit.
Examples
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Regular aerobic exercise can help lower LDL cholesterol and improve overall heart health.
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The RCP suggests a different target and emphasizes the importance of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol as well as total cholesterol (Box 1).
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And my biggest fear with it is that it sends LDL cholesterol through the roof.
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So on the X axis of this chart is LDL cholesterol, from very, very low to very, very high.
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Eating less fat lowers your LDL cholesterol.
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With an optimal diet and exercise regimen, it is possible to lower total and LDL cholesterol by 10% to 15%.
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If you have an elevated triglycerides or an elevated LDL cholesterol, that can point to low thyroid.
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And so if we have high levels of LDL cholesterol and have high levels of HDL cholesterol, we shouldn't be complacent thinking, oh, it's fine because my HDL is high.
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The doctor advised me to monitor my LDL cholesterol levels to reduce my risk of heart disease.
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Eating a diet low in saturated fats can effectively reduce LDL cholesterol levels in the body.
Synonyms
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Small particles in the blood that carry cholesterol and raise heart disease risk when high
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A small particle in the blood that carries cholesterol and increases heart disease risk when levels are high
A blood particle that carries cholesterol and is linked to higher heart disease risk
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is directly compositional: 'LDL' specifies a type of lipoprotein and 'cholesterol' names the substance, so 'LDL cholesterol' straightforwardly means the cholesterol contained in LDL particles. Although somewhat technical and using an abbreviation, the meaning is derivable from the constituents (similar to 'HDL cholesterol'), so a learner who knows both parts would understand it.
Etymology
LDL cholesterol gets its name from tiny blood carriers called LDL that carry cholesterol like delivery trucks. If these trucks leave sticky loads on the walls of blood vessels and cause blockages, doctors call it 'bad' cholesterol and worry when levels are high.