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It travels through your bloodstream packaged inside particles called lipoproteins. You've probably heard of the two main types: LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) is often called "bad" cholesterol because when there's too much of it, it can build up in your artery walls and contribute to blockages over time. HDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) is often called "good" cholesterol because it helps carry excess cholesterol away from your arteries and back to your liver, where it's processed and removed from the body. There's also a third player worth knowing: triglycerides, a type of fat in your blood that your body uses for energy. High levels are linked to a greater risk of heart disease, especially alongside high LDL or low HDL. When your levels of LDL or triglycerides are too high, or your HDL is too low, doctors call this dyslipidemia or hyperlipidemia, the medical term for unhealthy blood fat levels. 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