For LDL we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Fitness, Medical, Naturopathic and Pituitary.

LDL (Fitness)

This stands for “low-density lipoprotein" and is a subcategory of cholesterol, typically thought of as the "bad" cholesterol. Levels of LDL cholesterol can be elevated by ingestion of saturated fats and a lack of exercise.

LDL (Medical)

See Low-density lipoprotein

LDL (Naturopathic)

Low Density Lipids. The levels are usually indicative of liver function and metabolic tendencies, and the relative proportions of LDL, VLDL and HDL show relationships between caloric intake, anabolic energy, skeletal muscle metabolism and adipose tissue health. They are not innately wrong, anymore than is cholesterol; all are ABSOLUTELY necessary for health. It's all a matter of proportion, and the relationship between consumption and tissue needs.

LDL (Pituitary)

Low-density lipoproteins

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