HDL cholesterol absorbs cholesterol and carries it back to the liver, which flushes it from the body. HDL is known as 'good' cholesterol because having high levels can reduce the risk for heart disease and stroke.
| Abbreviation | HDL |
| Originally Published | Last Updated | 10 Sep 2020 | 03 Feb 2021 |
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