“Good cholesterol” (HDL) can “turn bad” and solidify into fat-clogs.
HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. It’s a type of lipoprotein that circulates in your blood. Lipoproteins are particles made of lipids (fats) and proteins. Their main job is to transport fats, like cholesterol, throughout your body to the cells that need them.
“Good” and “bad” cholesterol: These well-known characters have long starred in the saga of heart health. But in a major plot twist, “good” cholesterol, it turns out, is not always so good.