You may have heard there are two primary types of cholesterol you should be familiar with: good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. But what does this really mean?
Bad cholesterol = LDL
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The higher the LDL number, the higher your risk of heart disease—so try to lower your LDL number.2 |
Good cholesterol = HDL
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The lower the HDL number, the higher your risk of heart disease—so try to increase your HDL number.2 |
Yes. High cholesterol can be managed through lifestyle choices such as a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, and losing excess weight.2,3 If those changes aren’t enough, your doctor may prescribe medication.2
It’s important to note: It’s never too late to start taking action to lower your bad cholesterol and increase your good cholesterol to lower heart disease risk.2
Talk to your doctor about getting tested. They will use a blood test called a lipoprotein profile.2 After a 9- to 12-hour fast, a small sample of blood is taken to determine your cholesterol level.2
For more information, talk with your healthcare provider.
References: 1. National Institutes of Health/US National Library of Medicine. Cholesterol. https://medlineplus.gov/cholesterol.html. Updated
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