HDL Cholesterol
Current as of: April 9, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is sometimes called “good” cholesterol. A high HDL level is linked with a lower risk of heart disease. HDL may help lower the risk of heart disease in several ways. HDL helps move cholesterol out of the body. HDL does this by binding with cholesterol in the bloodstream and carrying it back…