Lowering LDL Cholesterol: Quick Diet and Level Guides

Lowering LDL cholesterol quickly involves specific dietary shifts. Learn what a calculated LDL of 111 or 185 means for your cardiovascular risk profile.

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What Is Calculated LDL Cholesterol?

Your body contains two main types of cholesterol: HDL, or high-density lipoproteins, and LDL, low-density lipoproteins. If your blood has a high concentration of LDL cholesterol, you may have a greater chance of having a stroke or heart attack.

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