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ldl (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol

ldl (low-density lipoprotein) is sometimes called "bad" cholesterol. a high ldl cholesterol level can raise your risk for coronary artery disease, heart attack, and stroke.

ldl cholesterol carries mostly fat and only a small amount of protein from the liver to other parts of the body.

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