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What are Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL)?

Low Density Lipoproteins
  • There are three groups of cholesterol: LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides
  • Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance found in most animal products. Our body needs cholesterol to produce hormones and to manufacture Vitamin D
  • When cholesterol is left in our arteries, it can lead to artery plaque, poor blood circulation, blood clots and a heart attack
  • Causes of high LDL: being overweight, genetics and being overweight
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Bad Cholesterol Levels16 Nov 2008Comments (0)