LDLs and HDLs
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What is the good type of cholesterol?
HDLs
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What is the bad type of cholesterol?
LDLs
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Why is LDLs bad?
Formed from saturated fats
Bind to surface receptors which leaves them in the blood
Associated with atherosclerosis
Should be kept at low levels
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Why are HDLs good?
Formed from unsaturated fats
Transports cholesterol to liver so it can be broken down
Reduces cholesterol levels and chance for atherosclerosis
Kept at high levels
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