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Bookmark or Share- LDL Cholesterol (the "Bad" Type): How to Lower It and MoreCholesterol travels in the blood via “bad” LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and “good” HDL (high-density lipoprotein). Excess LDL cholesterol can form plaque on blood vessels, narrowing them ...
- LDL: The "Bad" Cholesterol: MedlinePlusLDL (Bad) Cholesterol Level LDL Cholesterol Category; Less than 100 mg/dL: Optimal: 100-129 mg/dL: Near optimal/above optimal: 130-159 mg/dL: Borderline high: 160-189 mg/dL: High: 190 mg/dL and above: Very High
- Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers - Mayo ClinicOatmeal has soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol. Soluble fiber is also found in such foods as kidney beans, Brussels sprouts, apples and pears. Soluble fiber can reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream.
- HDL (Good), LDL (Bad) Cholesterol and TriglyceridesHDL cholesterol can be thought of as the “good” cholesterol because a healthy level may help protect against heart attack and stroke. HDL carries LDL (bad) cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver, where the LDL is broken down and passed from the body.
- LDL Cholesterol: Definition, Risks, and How to Lower It - WebMDLDL cholesterol is often called the “bad” cholesterol because it collects in the walls of your blood vessels, raising your chances of health problems like a heart attack or stroke.
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