All About Cholesterol
Cholesterol: A fat substance that is naturally present in your blood cells. There are two main types of Cholesterol:
LDL and HDL.
- LDL (low-density lipoprotein): Often called "Bad" cholesterol because higher levels of LDL can increase the risk of
cardiovascular disease.
- HDL (high-density lipoprotein): Often called "Good" cholesterol because higher levels of HDL can reduce the risk
of cardiovascular disease.
Total Cholesterol to HDL ratio: A measure of cardiovascular risk calculated by dividing your total cholesterol level
by your HDL cholesterol level.
Triglyceride: A form of fat that the body makes from sugar, alcohol or other food sources.
Cardiovascular Disease: Damage to the heart and blood vessels. One cause of this disease is narrowing of the blood vessels due to fat deposits on the vessel walls, which limits blood flow.
LDL and HDL.
- LDL (low-density lipoprotein): Often called "Bad" cholesterol because higher levels of LDL can increase the risk of
cardiovascular disease.
- HDL (high-density lipoprotein): Often called "Good" cholesterol because higher levels of HDL can reduce the risk
of cardiovascular disease.
Total Cholesterol to HDL ratio: A measure of cardiovascular risk calculated by dividing your total cholesterol level
by your HDL cholesterol level.
Triglyceride: A form of fat that the body makes from sugar, alcohol or other food sources.
Cardiovascular Disease: Damage to the heart and blood vessels. One cause of this disease is narrowing of the blood vessels due to fat deposits on the vessel walls, which limits blood flow.