good cholesterol
Healthy blood fat
Good cholesterol is the common name for high-density lipoprotein (HDL), a type of cholesterol that helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream.
Higher levels are associated with lower risk of heart disease, making it "good" in contrast to LDL or "bad" cholesterol: Her good cholesterol levels were excellent.
- lipoproteinFat-and-protein blood particle
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- olivePitted briny fruit
- oatsCereal grain for porridge
- Mediterranean dietTraditional southern European eating pattern
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- Blood LipidsLDL, HDL, triglycerides, lipoproteins, lipoprotein
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