What do the terms LDL, HDL, and triglyceride mean?
Cholesterol is carried through the blood stream to and from cells by lipoproteins, specifically low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL). • LDL carry cholesterol from the liver to parts of your body and can build up in your arteries, clogging them with plaque. It is called the “bad” cholesterol. • HDL, the “good” cholesterol, carry cholesterol from the tissues back to the liver, where it is removed from the body. • Triglyceride is a type of fat that provides the body with energy. Like cholesterol, circulates in the blood with the help of lipoproteins. How can I keep my cholesterol at optimal levels? If your cholesterol levels are too high, the first treatment we recommend is lifestyle changes. You’ll have to revamp your diet-more soluble fiber, less saturated and trans fats and less cholesterol. Being overweight and inactive also contribute to high cholesterol, so exercise and weight loss are key to your efforts to lower your cholesterol. What if my cholestero
