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Aug 4 • 10 tweets • 3 min read • Read on X

VLDL vs HDL: The Real Story Behind “Good” and “Bad” Cholesterol

Think cholesterol is the enemy?

You’re actually dealing with fat couriers—lipoproteins.

And it’s not the cholesterol itself…
It’s how it’s shipped that determines the damage. 🧵

1. What Are Lipoproteins?

Fats and cholesterol can’t float freely in your blood.

So your body wraps them in lipoproteins—tiny fat-protein spheres.

Think of them as delivery trucks.
What they carry—and where—makes all the difference.

2. VLDL: The Fat Mover

VLDL (Very-Low-Density Lipoprotein) is made in your liver.

Its job?
Deliver triglycerides to your muscles (for fuel) or fat cells (for storage).

Too much?
VLDL starts the chain that becomes LDL.

3. VLDL ➡️ LDL

As VLDL drops off fat, it shrinks.

It becomes LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)—the infamous “bad cholesterol.”

Now it carries mostly cholesterol… and that's where problems begin.

4. LDL: The Risky Middleman

LDL delivers cholesterol to cells for:
— Membranes
— Hormones
— Healing

But if there’s too much…
It sneaks into artery walls.
Oxidized LDL gets trapped and triggers plaque buildup.

5. The Real Problem

Cholesterol isn’t bad.
But LDL can become harmful if:
— It lingers too long
— It oxidizes
— It gets glycated (sugar-damaged)

That’s when it attracts immune cells—and clogs arteries.

6. HDL: The Cleanup Crew

HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) is made by your liver and intestines.

Its job?
Pick up excess cholesterol from tissues and blood vessels—and return it to the liver for disposal.

That’s why it’s called “good cholesterol.”

7. HDL’s Power

HDL helps:
— Prevent artery buildup
— Balance blood fat levels
— Reduce cardiovascular risk

But function > amount.
Dysfunctional HDL doesn’t protect you.

Healthy HDL needs to work, not just exist.

8. Quick Breakdown:

🔹 VLDL
— Made by liver
— Delivers fat
— Becomes LDL

🔹 LDL
— Delivers cholesterol
— Can build plaque

🔹 HDL
— Clears excess cholesterol
— Returns it to the liver

9. Bottom Line

Cholesterol isn’t evil.

But the delivery system matters.

Too much LDL or dysfunctional HDL = trouble.

Support balance through:
🥗 Diet
🏋️ Exercise
🛌 Recovery
💊 If needed

Follow 👉 @GodswillChemist to level-up your physique.

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1. Ultra-Processed Foods
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In countries like Italy and Romania? Just 13–15%.

More processed food = higher obesity, more chronic disease, shorter life.

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Relieves pain like over-the-counter creams—but without toxic ingredients or side effects.

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Start with a spoon a day.

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