| HDL cholesterol |
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol, often labeled "good" cholesterol because it carries cholesterol out of the arteries and back to the liver for reprocessing or excretion. The higher the HDL level, the lower the risk of heart disease.
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| HDL cholesterol |
HDL is one of the classes of lipoproteins that carry cholesterol in the blood. HDL is considered to be beneficial because it removes excess cholesterol and disposes of it. Hence HDL cholesterol is often termed "good" cholesterol. The test for HDL measures the amount of HDL-cholesterol in blood. [ back to top ]
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| HDL cholesterol |
commonly referred to as "good" cholesterol. High levels of HDL cholesterol help to keep the lining of the blood vessel walls "clean" and may be protective against heart disease.
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