HDL Cholesterol Definition

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noun
A lipoprotein with a relatively high concentration of protein and low concentration of lipids that incorporates cholesterol and transports it to the liver. High levels are associated with a decreased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.
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HDL Cholesterol Sentence Examples

  • However, studies have shown that dietary cholesterol also increases HDL cholesterol which may protect against coronary heart disease.

  • That is, your total cholesterol divided by your HDL cholesterol.

  • Wild yam has been reported to raise HDL cholesterol in preliminary research.

  • Acai's monosaturated fats, similar to that found in olives and other plant-based foods, raise HDL cholesterol while lowering LDL cholesterol.

  • Cholesterol buildup in the arteries often precedes cardiovascular problems, and doctors often recommend that patients reduce their cholesterol or improve the ratio of so-called "good" HDL cholesterol to "bad" LDL cholesterol.

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