How to Use low-density lipoprotein in a Sentence

low-density lipoprotein

noun
  • Pectins help keep your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in check.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 2 June 2026
  • This type of fat can help lower levels of bad cholesterol, called low-density lipoprotein (LDL).
    — Joy Emeh, Health, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Too much olive oil can cause digestive issues, weight gain, and potentially raise low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Estrogen decline is linked to higher total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglycerides.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Studies have found that eating two-thirds of a cup of beans daily can lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also known as bad cholesterol, that travels through your body.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 14 Nov. 2025
  • Studies have found that eating two-thirds of a cup of beans daily can lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also known as bad cholesterol, that travels through your body.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The premise behind this guideline was that consuming foods high in cholesterol, such as eggs, would elevate a type of cholesterol called low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the bloodstream.
    — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Almonds support your heart health by lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and improving vascular function.
    — Cynthia Sass, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Almonds support your heart health by lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and improving vascular function.
    — Cynthia Sass, Health, 29 May 2026
  • Research shows that drinking green tea regularly may lower total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and blood triglyceride levels.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 30 May 2026
  • The oatmeal-only group saw about a 10% reduction in their low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and about an 8% reduction in their total cholesterol.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The subgroup of participants who received the largest dose have seen their bad cholesterol—that is, their low-density lipoprotein or LDL—drop 62 percent, to a mean of 78 mg per deciliter.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
  • Anthocyanins, pigments that give eggplant its purple color, help prevent the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
    — Cynthia Sass, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Key Takeaways Eating one to two apples daily may help lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels.
    — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Almonds have strong evidence for lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, while avocados may improve overall heart health.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 25 June 2026
  • Key Takeaways Some research shows that fenugreek water may help lower total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglyceride levels.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
  • One review noted that kombucha helped reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides in several animal studies.
    — Mikayla Morell, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Key Takeaways Pears are high in fiber and water, which support digestion, help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and aid in regular bowel function.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
  • May Support Heart Health Apples contain soluble fiber that can help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels.
    — Health, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Another thing to consider is the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in eggs compared to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Key Takeaways Walnuts can reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory benefits that improve overall heart health.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
  • Your Heart Health Improves The gel-like compound beta-glucan in soluble (easily dissolves in water) fiber helps to decrease low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
    — Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 May 2026
  • Offers Heart Protection Preliminary research suggests that plum fruit benefits may include significantly lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol.
    — Ross Phan, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Those include chylomicrons, very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDL).
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
  • May Support Healthier Blood Fat Levels Having high circulating levels of fats like triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (considered bad cholesterol) can increase your risk for heart disease and related issues, like having a heart attack or a stroke.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
  • There are high hopes for US biotech company Scribe Therapeutics' STX-1150 treatment, which epigenetically silences the PCSK9 gene in the liver to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).
    — New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026

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