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2. High-density lipoprotein - Wikipedia

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   The remainder of the serum cholesterol after subtracting the HDL is the non-HDL cholesterol. The concentration of these other components, which may cause atheroma, is known as the non-HDL-C. This is now preferred to LDL-C as a secondary marker as it has been shown to be a better predictor and it is more easily calculated. [10]

3. Cholesterol - Wikipedia

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   Reference ranges for blood tests, showing usual, as well as optimal, levels of HDL, LDL, and total cholesterol in mass and molar concentrations, is found in orange color at right, that is, among the blood constituents with the highest concentration. Total cholesterol is defined as the sum of HDL, LDL, and VLDL.

4. Low-density lipoprotein - Wikipedia

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   where H is HDL cholesterol, L is LDL cholesterol, C is total cholesterol, T are triglycerides, and k is 0.20 if the quantities are measured in mg/dL and 0.45 if in mmol/L. There are limitations to this method, most notably that samples must be obtained after a 12 to 14 h fast and that LDL-C cannot be calculated if plasma triglyceride is >4.52 ...

5. Should You Try to Raise Your 'Good' Cholesterol? You Might ...

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   HDL cholesterol is considered "good" cholesterol. While still a type of fat in your bloodstream, it doesn’t clog arteries, and higher levels are linked to lower chances of heart problems.

6. Everything You Need to Know to Treat—and Prevent—High Cholesterol

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   Ninety-five million American adults, or about two in five, live with high cholesterol. Here's everything you need to know to treat and prevent it.

7. 8 Ways to Increase HDL Cholesterol, According to Experts

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   Focusing on your HDL cholesterol can benefit your health, as a whole, according to doctors. Here are 8 easy ways you can increase your good fat numbers.