HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) is a type of lipid with high density, known as good cholesterol for the arteries. It prevents bad lipids like cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL from accumulating in the arteries. HDL carries bad lipids back to the liver to be destroyed and removed from the body, helping to reduce the risk of various serious diseases.
LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) functions as a carrier of cholesterol to different parts of the body, but if the level is too high, it can accumulate on the walls of blood vessels, leading to narrowing and hardening of the arteries.
