For Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Atkins Diet, HIV and AIDs, Health, Nutrition and Science.

Low-density Lipoprotein (Ldl) (Atkins Diet)

LDL is a carrier molecule that transports cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood from the liver to the body's cells. A high level of LDL is associated with a high risk of heart attack because it indicates there is too much artery-clogging cholesterol in the blood. Although long considered the "bad" cholesterol, recent research indicates that some sub-fractions of LDL are actually heart protective.

Low-density Lipoprotein (Ldl) (HIV and AIDs)

A lipoprotein that carries cholesterol from the liver to body tissues. LDL contains more fat than protein.

Low-density Lipoprotein (Ldl) (Health)

A blood substance containing large amounts of cholesterol.

Low-density Lipoprotein (Ldl) (Nutrition)

Vehicles that transport fat and cholesterol via the bloodstream to the cells. An excess of these vehicles is said by medical dogma to be associated with cardiovascular disease, and thus called "bad" cholesterol. It is often called "bad" cholesterol because excess amounts in your blood can lead to health problems, including heart disease.

Low-density Lipoprotein (Ldl) (Science)

A compound in the blood that like high-density lipoproteins, transports cholesterol to the body's cells. LDLs are much less efficient transporters than HDLs, therefore, a higher ratio of LDLs to HDLs is considered unhealthy

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