A type of lipoprotein that is the major carrier of cholesterol in the blood, with high levels associated with narrowing of the arteries and heart disease.
Bad” cholesterol, lipoproteins that are the main cholesterol carrier in the blood. If too much LDL builds up in the blood, it can lead to plaque formation that can block the arteries and lead to heart attack or stroke.
the primary cholesterol-carrying substance in the body. In large amounts, it accumulates inside arteries.
The main carrier of harmful cholesterol in the blood. Sometimes called the “bad” cholesterol.
referred to as the "bad" cholesterol because it tends to accumulate on the artery walls, eventually leading to atherosclerosis. Eating too much saturated fat and/or trans fats can elevate LDL blood cholesterol levels.
The fraction of cholesterol believed to be important in the development of adverse cardiovascular effects
A form of blood cholesterol which tends to accumulate on the artery walls. This in turn may lead to an increased risk of heart disease. Research suggests that eating too much saturated and fatty acids can elevate LDL blood cholesterol levels. The Nutrition Recommendations for Canadians state that the Canadian diet should include no more than 30% of energy as fat (33 g/1000 kCal or 39 g/5000 kJ) and no more than a third of that as saturated fat (11 g/1000 kcal or 13 g/5000 kJ). This means that the average man, age 25 to 49, should have a total of 90 g of fat or less per day, and the average woman, age 25 to 49, should have 65 g or less.
LDL is "bad" cholesterol because it transports and deposits cholesterol throughout the body. High LDL levels may produce clogged arteries.
the primary cholesterol carrying protein in the blood stream.
A core of cholesterol surrounded by protein, often referred to as bad cholesterol.
Also called the "bad" cholesterol because it carries most of the cholesterol in the blood. If the LDL level is too high, cholesterol and fat can build up in the arteries.
the body's primary cholesterol-carrying molecule. Termed "bad cholesterol" because it increases a person's risk of heart disease by promoting cholesterol attachment and accumulation in blood vessels.
"Bad cholesterol." It is the main carrier of cholesterol in the blood. It provides cholesterol for necessary body functions, but in increased amounts, it tends to accululate in artery walls.
1. a blood substance with large amounts of cholesterol. 2. A component of blood that carries cholesterol and is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis; the so-called bad cholesterol. (more info - low density lipoprotein) find all NHC pages containing: low density lipoprotein
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is a class of lipoprotein particles that varies in size (18-25 nm in diameter) and contents (while carrying fatty acid molecules in blood and around the body). It is the final stage of VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein) which is produced by the liver. The LDL contains the apolipoproteins B-100 (Apo B-100, a protein with 4536 amino acid residues) and Apo E.