What Causes Low HDL Cholesterol?
High-density lipoprotein or HDL cholesterol is called the good cholesterol because of its healthy effects. On the other hand low-density lipoprotein or LDL cholesterol plays a major role in heart disease by sticking to the artery walls and causing blockage. While the bad LDL cholesterol clogs arteries, HDL cholesterol cleans up the excess cholesterol and brings it to the liver where it exits the body. Raising HDL cholesterol counts is as important as lowering LDL levels. The problems that cause low HDL cholesterol are usually reversible.
