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Cholesterol–LDL

Question: What is LDL ( Low Density Lipoprotein )?

Answer: The main function of LDL seems to be to carry cholesterol to various tissues throughout the body.
Excess cholesterol in the blood has been correlated with cardiovascular disease. LDL is sometimes referred to as "bad" cholesterol because elevated levels of LDL correlate most directly with coronary heart disease.

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