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HDL
HDL, or high density lipoprotein, is a molecule in the body that is responsible for the transport of lipids (fats) from various organs including blood vessels back to the liver for processing and possible elimination. Because it helps prevent accumulation of lipids in blood vessels, HDL cholesterol is known as "good" cholesterol.
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How to increase HDL?
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What is the difference between verilog HDL and HDL?
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My HDL was 24 when I got it tested. What am I at risk for?
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Could you explain what is an hdl level that is considered too high?
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Need expert help here. What are the different ways to increase hdl?
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What would cause HDL to be 15 when other times had it checked and it was fine?
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A 64-year old female asked:
My HDL is consistently around 171. No one is able to tell me what that means, given that the HDL chart pretty much tops at 100.
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my hdl 24 and ldl 163?
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What is LDL, what is HDL?
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what is good LDL and HDL?
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