# Parab Estate **[what is non hdl cholesterol](https://parabestate.com/2023/05/16/why-high-non-hdl-cholesterol-is-a-health-concern/)**: Non-HDL cholesterol is a measure that includes all types of cholesterol except HDL (high-density lipoprotein). It provides insight into the total cholesterol contributing to heart disease risk, including LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and VLDL (very-low-density lipoprotein).