Menopause lowers high density lipoprotein (HDL) protection, increasing the risk of atherosclerosis in women. Atherosclerosis is the narrowing and hardening of the arteries as plaque builds up along their walls. Atherosclerosis can lead to coronary heart disease – responsible for one in three deaths of women.
When low density lipoprotein (LDL) builds up and accumulates in the arteries, it can contribute to their stiffening and narrowing. LDL cholesterol is known as the “bad” type of cholesterol, while HDL is the good type, known to removes LDL.
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