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LDLR

Disease riskHeart diseaseStrong evidenceNotable

LDL cholesterol that runs about 30% higher than average.

The LDL receptor clears "bad" cholesterol a little less efficiently, so levels tend to run high regardless of diet. Knowing early means you can monitor and act long before it becomes a heart risk.

Associated with

  • cholesterol
  • LDL
  • familial hypercholesterolemia
  • heart disease

Educational only. Significant findings should be reviewed with a clinician.

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Educational reference only — not a diagnosis. Discuss significant findings with a clinician.