When people talk about different types of cholesterol, what they're really referring to are cholesterol complexes. This eMedTV page debunks the common misconceptions associated with types of cholesterol while explaining what each complex is.
LDL, also known as "bad cholesterol," is a substance used to transport cholesterol throughout the body. This eMedTV Web page explains how too much LDL in the blood can build up on artery walls and lead to health problems, like a heart attack.
Your body needs HDL (a type of cholesterol) to function properly. This page of the eMedTV archives provides a detailed look at HDL, including what it does, what the numbers mean, and how you can increase it in your system.
VLDL is short for very low density lipoprotein. This eMedTV Web page explains how this substance functions within the body, as well as its assumed role in the narrowing and hardening of the arteries (a condition called atherosclerosis).
Triglycerides are the main storage form of fat in the body. As this eMedTV article explains, they are used to create energy and serve as building blocks for cells. This Web page provides an in-depth look at triglycerides.
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