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October 16, 2024

HDL Quality, not Quantity, Contribute to the First Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease in Women

Higher levels of HDL-C—known as the “good cholesterol”—have been shown to correlate with heightened risk for Alzheimer’s disease. A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism might explain why.

Home / News / HDL Quality, not Quantity, Contribute to the First Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease in Women

By Elaine Vitone

Higher levels of HDL-C—known as the “good cholesterol”—have been shown to correlate with heightened risk for Alzheimer’s disease. A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism might explain why.

Last Updated: April 9, 2026

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