{"product_id":"hdl-cholesterol","title":"HDL cholesterol","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is HDL cholesterol?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDL stands for High-Density Lipoprotein. This type of cholesterol is known as 'good' cholesterol. HDL cholesterol helps to remove excess cholesterol from the blood vessels and return it to the liver, where it is broken down and removed from the body. This reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you have HDL cholesterol tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring HDL cholesterol is important for assessing your risk of cardiovascular disease. An HDL test is often part of a lipid panel, a series of tests to measure the amount of cholesterol and other fats in your blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDL cholesterol levels provide insight into how well your body is able to process and remove cholesterol. Higher levels of HDL cholesterol are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, whereas lower levels may indicate a higher risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high HDL cholesterol level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high HDL cholesterol level is generally considered favorable and may offer protection against cardiovascular disease. It means that your body is effectively removing cholesterol from the blood vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low HDL cholesterol level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low HDL cholesterol level is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It suggests that there is not enough 'good' cholesterol to remove excess cholesterol from the blood vessels, which can lead to the build-up of plaque and ultimately to heart disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47705566151002,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/HDLcholesterol.png?v=1755941825","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/hdl-cholesterol","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}