Bad Cholesterol

Synonyms of bad cholesterol

• LDL cholesterol
• unhealthy cholesterol
• negative cholesterol

Antonyms of bad cholesterol

• good cholesterol
• beneficial cholesterol
• HDL cholesterol

Collocations of bad cholesterol

high cholesterol

Frequency: 80 %

Her bad cholesterol levels were due to high cholesterol intake.

heart disease

Frequency: 75 %

Bad cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease.

LDL cholesterol

Frequency: 70 %

The doctor advised him to lower his bad cholesterol by reducing LDL cholesterol.

artery clogging

Frequency: 60 %

Eating foods high in bad cholesterol can lead to artery clogging.

atherosclerosis

Frequency: 50 %

The buildup of bad cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis.

Idiomatic Expressions for bad cholesterol

• Phrase: lower your bad cholesterol
  Meaning: to reduce the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the body
  Usage: Eating foods high in fiber and avoiding saturated fats can help lower your bad cholesterol.