What are the components of cholesterol?

Your total blood cholesterol is a measure of the cholesterol components LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, and VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein, which is the triglyceride-carrying component of lipids). read more

LDL cholesterol makes up the majority of the body’s cholesterol. LDL is known as “bad” cholesterol because having high levels can lead to plaque buildup in your arteries and result in heart diseases and stroke. read more

"Cholesterol" is little bundles .. with special protein shells , and triglyceride and cholesterol centers. These are referred to as lipoprotein particles. There are 5 classes of particle but 2 are important clinically: HDL (high density lipoprotein) and low density lipoproteins) The HDL and LDL are the total cholesterol. read more