It is measured as total cholesterol and also by its components – low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, which is considered "bad" cholesterol because too much causes plaque in the arteries, and high-density ...
When it comes to managing cholesterol, the spotlight often shines on LDL (low-density lipoprotein), commonly known as bad cholesterol, and HDL (high-density lipoprotein), known as good cholesterol.