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LDL vs HDL: What’s the Real Difference?
In today’s clip from the session “Demystifying the Lipid Panel”, Dr. Ralph breaks down the mystery behind cholesterol and explains why LDL and HDL aren’t just numbers on a lab report.
Cholesterol is carried through your body in little fat globules called lipoproteins. LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and HDL (high-density lipoprotein) describe how dense those particles are — and that density affects how your body uses them and your cardiovascular risk.
💡 Think of it like a water bottle: if cholesterol is the fat, the way it’s “mixed” into LDL or HDL changes how your body handles it. It’s not just about the numbers — it’s about the composition and function of these particles.
⬇️ Watch this short clip to understand the real difference between LDL and HDL, and why knowing this helps make sense of your lipid panel.
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