Ldl: Cholesterol is carried through the blood

Cholesterol is carried through the blood on two types of proteins called lipoproteins. These lipoproteins include LDL (low-density lipoprotein), which is sometimes referred to as “bad”... LDL cholesterol is often called the “bad” cholesterol because it collects in the walls of your blood vessels, raising your chances of health problems like a heart attack or stroke. But... The human body needs cholesterol to perform specific functions, but high blood cholesterol levels increase the risk of coronary heart disease. The LDL Calculated calculates LDL based on total and HDL cholesterol and triglycerides.