High-Density Lipoprotein

High-Density lipoprotein (HDL) is the compact or high density form of cholesterol that also known as the “good” cholesterol. HDL helps transport the excess low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol from your arteries to the liver where it can be metabolized. The higher the level of your HDL, the better it is for your health. People who have low levels of HDL cholesterol are at higher risk for heart disease. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is known as the “bad” cholesterol; however, LDL cholesterol is bad for your body only if you have too much in your bloodstream or you have too much of the particularly harmful type. LDL cholesterol is an essential building block for cell membranes and the substance from which hormones, including