Times of India | Good cholesterol vs. bad cholesterol: HDL versus LDL Times of India HDL HDL: High Density Lipoprotien is Good Cholesterol What is HDL?: HDL transports the cholesterol back to the liver from tissues and prevents deposition in the arteries and hence is good. Levels of HDL: Men: above 40 mg/dL. Women: above 50 mg/dL |