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LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) is one of the types of lipoprotein particles which transport cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood from liver to other cells. LDL is frequently referred to as "bad" cholesterol.
"Bad" cholesterol
Low-density lipoprotein is often called “bad” cholesterol due to the link between its high levels and atherosclerotic plaques. The presence of atherosclerosis is associated with an increased risk of hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.
