What does “bad cholesterol” do to the body that increases your risk of cardiovascular disease as opposed to “good” cholesterol?

Question

What does “bad cholesterol” do to the body that increases your risk of cardiovascular disease as opposed to “good” cholesterol?

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Answer 1

**Low-density** lipoprotein (LDL), means just what it says. It’s a **less dense** form of fatty protein that flows through your veins. Because it’s not dense, it can be fluffy or sticky, and easily accumulate within your blood vessels and arteries.

**High-density** lipoprotein (HDL) is the high density form of that same lipoprotein. Think of it as a very mild roto rooter for your veins. As it courses through your blood vessels it can help remove some of the sticky stuff, and keeps your arteries clear. It self-maintains much better than LDL.