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What is a High-density lipoprotein?

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It is a type of lipoprotein that protects against coronary artery disease by removing cholesterol deposits from arteries or preventing their formation

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What is high density lipoprotein?
this is a molecule carrier system which transports cholesterol back to the liver for recycling. It is thought having high HDL levels is protective against heart attacks and stroke.
How do you raise High-density lipoprotein?
You can implement lifestyle modifications such as eating a healthy diet and cutting down on alcohol intake and smoking. If this fails, drugs such as niacin may be useful for you.
In comparison to a low density lipoprotein a high density lipoprotein contains more cholesterol?
less lipid
Difference between Low density lipoprotein and high density lipoprotein?
The low-density lipoproteins transport cholesterol from the liver to specific cells and the high-density lipoproteins remove excess cholesterol from the body cells and return it to the liver where it...
Is HDL or high density lipoprotein is considered the good cholesterol?
Good!