What is the desired effect of any antilipemic therapy?

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The desired effect of any antilipemic therapy is to reduce LDLs (low-density lipoproteins) and total cholesterol levels, as elevated levels of these are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Reducing HDLs (high-density lipoproteins) is not desirable as they are considered "good" cholesterol and help to remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream. Reducing both LDLs and HDLs would not be ideal as it would disrupt the balance of cholesterol in the body. Reduced dietary cholesterol levels may be a goal of dietary interventions, but it is not the desired effect of antilipemic therapy.

What Is the Desired Effect of Any Antilipemic Therapy