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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Higher fiber intake has been linked to making bowel movements more regular, stabilizing blood sugar levels, lowering total and LDL cholesterol, reducing blood pressure and balancing the pH in your intestines.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Clinical trials have found that taking EGCG daily can result in modest reductions in LDL cholesterol.24
Green tea extract is available in capsules, teas, and liquid extracts.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
Olive oil gives you monounsaturated fats, known to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol.
—Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Eating walnuts has been shown to help lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, which can lower heart disease risk.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 July 2025
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Clinical trials have found that taking EGCG daily can result in modest reductions in LDL cholesterol.24
Green tea extract is available in capsules, teas, and liquid extracts.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
Olive oil gives you monounsaturated fats, known to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol.
—Katie Sullivan Morford, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Eating walnuts has been shown to help lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, which can lower heart disease risk.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 July 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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