{"product_id":"hdl-cholesterol-vingerprik","title":"HDL-Cholesterol (fingerstick)","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 remove excess cholesterol from the blood vessels and transport it back to the liver, where it is broken down and removed from the body. This reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you have HDL-Cholesterol tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring HDL-cholesterol is important to assess 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 signifies that your body effectively removes 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 there is not enough 'good' cholesterol to remove excess cholesterol from the blood vessels, which can lead to plaque buildup and eventually heart disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52250391282010,"sku":null,"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\/products\/hdl-cholesterol-vingerprik","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}