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What is the difference between bad and good cholesterol?

April 26, 2017bad cholesterol difference good

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What is the difference between bad and good cholesterol?

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In low amounts, LDL or bad cholesterol helps repair cell membranes. But in larger amounts, it sticks to the sides of your blood vessels. As more cholesterol is deposited, plaque forms. Plaque is a hardened substance formed from LDL and other fats in your blood.