Which component measured in a standard fasting lipid profile is commonly called "good" cholesterol because it transports excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver for excretion?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is included in every routine lipid panel. HDL particles remove cholesterol from arterial walls and carry it to the liver for metabolism, a process associated with lower cardiovascular risk. LDL, VLDL, and triglycerides are also reported in a lipid profile but either carry cholesterol to tissues or represent stored fat and therefore do not confer the same protective effect.
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