HDL cholestrol or lipoproteins are a combination of proteins and fats (lipids), which are carried through the bloodstream from the liver. They pick up bad cholesterol, LDL, and carry it back to the liver, which discards the LDL in the form of bile. The more HDL in the body, the less risk there is of […]

LDL cholestrol is very bad for your health. In lower doses, the liver can get rid of it, but higher doses leave plaque on the inside of arteries, veins and capillaries. This can cause serious heart disease, including heart attacks, LDL is also known as low-density lipoprotein cholesterol or LDL-C. It contains fatty acids that […]

A low cholesterol diet is important for a healthy and long life, as long as it is high in good cholesterol, HDL, which helps the body to rid itself of the bad cholesterol, LDL. As fat is important for energy, it is even more important to reduce or eliminate bad fats from any foods that […]