Definition: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is the fraction of total cholesterol that accumulates as fat deposits (plaques) on arterial walls.
Lowering LDL cholesterol by dietary means or medications has been shown to decrease the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death. Eating animal and dairy fat, partially hydrogenated fats used in pastries and fried fast foods, and high levels of dietary cholesterol can all elevate LDL cholesterol.
Lowering LDL cholesterol by dietary means or medications has been shown to decrease the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death. Eating animal and dairy fat, partially hydrogenated fats used in pastries and fried fast foods, and high levels of dietary cholesterol can all elevate LDL cholesterol.
Pronunciation: L-D-L koh-LESS-ter-all
Also Known As: “bad” cholesterol
Common Misspellings: LDL cholesteral
Examples: His doctor prescribed a statin medication to lower the LDL cholesterol in his blood.