HDL Cholesterol Guide: Causes of Low Levels & Food Sources

Why do doctors monitor the concentration of HDL and LDL? Identify the food sources of good cholesterol and understand what causes HDL levels to drop.

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Causes of Too-Low HDL Cholesterol

Published Aug,14 2017  |  By Michele Turcotte, MS, RD

Cholesterol is a class of lipid/fat. Too much cholesterol in the blood, particularly low-density lipoprotein or "‘bad" cholesterol, contributes to plaque formation that clogs arteries, a risk factor for heart disease. On the other hand, elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein or "

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