Blood lipids, including cholesterol and triglycerides, are fats that affect heart health. Maintain healthy levels through diet, exercise, and medication if needed.
Are there different kinds of lipids?
Cholesterol is the main lipid. It is made up of different parts such as:
- LDL cholesterol, or “bad” cholesterol, is the main lipid that causes damaging buildup and blockage in your arteries.
- HDL cholesterol is actually a “good” type of cholesterol that helps to prevent cholesterol from building up in your arteries.
- Triglyceride is another lipid that may increase your risk for heart disease.
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