Otherwise known as GOOD CHOLESTEROL
HDLs have a higher density due to the higher percentage of proteins.
They are made when triglycerides from unsaturated fats combine with cholesterol and protein.
HDLs transport cholesterol from the body tissues to the liver where it is broken down.
Thus lowering blood cholesterol levels and helps remove the fatty plaques of atherosclerosis.
Monounsaturated fats help remove LDLs from the blood
Polyunsaturated fats increase LDL receptor sites activity so LDLs are removed from the blood
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