Lipoproteins carry cholesterol in the blood.

• High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol - HDL cholesterol is commonly known as “good” cholesterol. It removes excess cholesterol and may prevent cholesterol build – up in the blood vessels and lower your risk of heart disease.
  
  

• Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) – Cholesterol - LDL- cholesterol is often called “bad” cholesterol. It can build up slowly in the inner walls of the arteries contributing to the formation of cholesterol plaques. Cholesterol plaques can block up arteries resulting in the hardening and narrowing of arteries (atherosclerosis).