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HDL (Good) CholesterolHDL cholesterol particles prevent atherosclerosis by extracting cholesterol from the artery walls and disposing of them through the liver. Thus, high levels of LDL cholesterol and low levels of HDL cholesterol (high LDL/HDL ratios) are risk factors for atherosclerosis, while low levels of LDL cholesterol and high level of HDL cholesterol (low LDL/HDL ratios) are desirable making them known as good cholesterol. Both heredity and diet have a significant influence on a person's LDL, HDL and total cholesterol levels.Read Next: Good (HDL) Cholesterol - Advantages Also Read: |
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