How to Use bad cholesterol in a Sentence

bad cholesterol

noun
  • Praluent slashed bad cholesterol by more than half after four years.
    — Michelle Cortez, Bloomberg.com, 10 Mar. 2018
  • Then again, short people tend to have more triglycerides and bad cholesterol.
    — Grant Segall, cleveland, 3 Jan. 2020
  • Like, what your blood pressure is, what your good and your bad cholesterol is, what your blood sugar level are.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
  • His testosterone and good cholesterol were up, his heart rate and bad cholesterol were down, his eyesight was keener.
    — Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2021
  • Trans fat raises bad cholesterol levels, which increases the risk of coronary heart disease.
    — Lauren Le Vine, Redbook, 7 Nov. 2013
  • Fiber helps lower bad cholesterol, reduces blood sugar spikes, promotes gut health and digestion and keeps you full.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Early research suggested that soy could help lower levels of bad cholesterol.
    — Marygrace Taylor, Good Housekeeping, 18 July 2018
  • Some decry the fatty nature of butter in general and the almighty devil, bad cholesterol.
    — Leanne Italie, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2022
  • Key Takeaways Eating oatmeal for two days can cut bad cholesterol by about 10%.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Quercetin may also prevent damage caused by bad cholesterol, and people who eat flavonoid-rich diets tend to have lower cholesterol.
    — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 6 Feb. 2023
  • One of the reasons this program is so important to Merloni is that bad cholesterol runs in his family.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
  • Arians said that bad cholesterol and his highly stressful position as head coach contributed to his health scare.
    — Analisa Novak, CBS News, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Green tea, in which leaves are typically processed with heat or steam, is high in flavonoids that can help reduce bad cholesterol and lower chances of blood clotting.
    — Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 19 June 2021
  • However, the reduction in triglycerides is not as important as the rise in bad cholesterol, Hu said.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 8 July 2022
  • Sea moss is also full of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids that lower bad cholesterol levels while increasing healthy cholesterol.
    — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
  • Kopecky says that, although coconut water is fine, ingesting coconut oil raises your bad cholesterol more so than butter, lard and beef suet.
    — Zachary Visconti, chicagotribune.com, 14 Apr. 2021
  • Eating a breakfast with soluble fiber, lean protein, and healthy fats can help improve good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol.
    — Health, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Lycopene can also lower bad cholesterol levels and protect against certain cancers and heart disease.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 13 Aug. 2022
  • However, some studies have shown that a component of tequila does help lower levels of bad cholesterol by breaking down fat.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 22 July 2022
  • Early research suggested that soy could help lower levels of bad cholesterol, although more recent findings have shown that might not be the case.
    — Marygrace Taylor, Good Housekeeping, 18 July 2018
  • Cafestol can increase your bad cholesterol or LDL (low-density lipoproteins).
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 27 Aug. 2021
  • Busy muscles burn blood sugar for fuel, which helps to keep insulin levels steady, and release chemicals that can reduce bad cholesterol.
    — Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times, 13 June 2018
  • Several studies have shown that krill oil, like fish oil, can help reduce bad cholesterol when used in conjunction with exercise and a healthy diet.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • The study authors draw a correlation between high body mass index and bad cholesterol numbers, and brain volume shrinkage—which are not seen in the tribes.
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 6 May 2023
  • Cafestol can increase bad cholesterol or LDL (low-density lipoproteins).
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 29 Sep. 2022
  • This type of fat can help lower levels of bad cholesterol, called low-density lipoprotein (LDL).
    — Joy Emeh, Health, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Some of that fiber is called pectin, a heart-healthy soluble fiber that can help lower levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) in the blood.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2017
  • These heart-protecting flavonoids have been shown to reduce bad cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and reduce blood vessel plaque formation.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Apples supply pectin, a heart-healthy soluble fiber that can help lower levels of LDL or bad cholesterol in the blood.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2020
  • Apples provide pectin, a heart-healthy soluble fiber that can help lower levels of LDL or bad cholesterol in the blood.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 16 Oct. 2020

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