HDL is sometimes referred to as "good" cholesterol since high levels of HDL reduce risk for coronary heart disease. This is because one of the main functions of HDL is to take excess cholesterol to the liver for excretion in the bile. In fact, a high HDL (defined below) will take away one risk factor you may have for coronary disease.
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