LDL-C is one of the primary lipoproteins responsible for transporting cholesterol to cells throughout the body. While cholesterol is essential for building cell membranes and producing hormones, excess LDL-C can lead to the formation of plaque in the arteries.

2024年7月17日 · LDL cholesterol is often called the “bad” cholesterol because it collects in the walls of your blood vessels, raising your chances of health problems like a heart attack or stroke. But...

2024年12月23日 · Low-density lipoprotein has a purpose, but too much LDL cholesterol in your body can raise your risk of heart disease and stroke. You can do a lot to bring your LDL level down if it’s too high, like eating certain foods and keeping …

2024年2月16日 · Studies suggest that an optimal total cholesterol level is about 150 mg/dL, with LDL-C at or below 100 mg/dL, and adults with LDL-C in this level have lower rates of heart disease and stroke. Talk to your health care professional.

2020年10月27日 · However, once there is atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (plaque in the arteries), the new guidelines recommend that high-intensity statin therapy or maximally tolerated statin therapy should be used, in addition to lifestyle modification, to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).

2024年7月19日 · Your cholesterol levels show how much cholesterol is circulating in your blood. Your HDL (“good” cholesterol) is the one number you want to be high (ideally above 60). Your LDL (“bad” cholesterol) should be below 100. Your total should be below 200. Talk with your provider about what your results mean for you and how to manage your ...

2023年7月24日 · The equation is expressed as: LDL-C = (Total cholesterol) − (HDL-C) − (Triglycerides/5), in mg/dL. The equation assumes a fixed factor of 5 for the ratio of fasting triglyceride levels (up to 4.5 mmol/L) to VLDL-C (TG: VLDL-C). [1]

2024年5月15日 · The combination of high levels of triglycerides with low HDL and/or high LDL cholesterol levels can increase your risk for health problems, such as heart attack. Learn more about optimal blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

2020年1月20日 · Elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol is a clearly established risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Lowering LDL with medications and/or lifestyle changes has been shown to lower CVD risk. Just how far to lower LDL, however, has remained controversial.

LDL-C specifically measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol circulating in the blood. Elevated levels of LDL-C can be particularly concerning because they indicate an increased risk for heart-related issues.