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− | Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is one of the five major groups of [[lipoprotein]]s | + | '''Low-density lipoprotein''' (LDL) is one of the five major groups of [[lipoprotein]]s. Studies have shown that higher levels of type-''B'' LDL particles (as opposed to type-''A'' LDL particles) are associated with health problems, including [[cardiovascular disease]]. LDL is often informally called ''bad'' [[cholesterol]], while [[high-density lipoprotein]]s are frequently referred to as ''good'' cholesterol or healthy [[cholesterol]]. |
Latest revision as of 22:34, 24 July 2020
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins. Studies have shown that higher levels of type-B LDL particles (as opposed to type-A LDL particles) are associated with health problems, including cardiovascular disease. LDL is often informally called bad cholesterol, while high-density lipoproteins are frequently referred to as good cholesterol or healthy cholesterol.