Molecules called lipoproteins carry cholesterol in the blood. Two important kinds of lipoproteins are low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). When checking LDL and HDL, doctors often include another type of fat called triglycerides. 1  Total cholesterol is a measure of the total amount of cholesterol in your blood and is based on the HDL, LDL, and triglycerides numbers. 2  LDL cholesterol makes up the majority of the bodyâs cholesterol.
Is your yellow nasal discharge light or dark? A dark yellow mucus can indicate a sinus infection (but again is not necessarily so) while a light yellow mucus can be produced by dry air and a thick yellow mucus can indicate the presence of a cold that requires one to drink more water.
White mucus can also be a sign that the colon is not functioning properly and that fecal matter and toxins are building up. If one is experiencing constipation, this is a sign that the colon is not working up to par.