HDL - High Density Lipoprotein
HDL is one of the classes of lipoproteins that carry cholesterol in the blood. HDL stands for 'high-density lipoprotein'; and any cholesterol carried by HDL is known as HDL cholesterol, or HDL-C
The amount of cholesterol associated with High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) particles in the blood. May be elevated due to inflammation, oxidative stress, excessive exercise. Low HDL is associated with metabolic syndrome and may be decreased due to insulin resistance, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet quality