HDL

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HDL
HDL

HDL is an abbreviation for high density lipoprotein that refers to blood cholesterol

Other names[edit | edit source]

HDL is often called “good” cholesterol

Function[edit | edit source]

HDL carries cholesterol from tissues to the liver. The liver removes the cholesterol from the body.

Testing[edit | edit source]

Healthy cholesterol levels
Healthy cholesterol levels

Normal values[edit | edit source]

Low HDL[edit | edit source]

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