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Bad Cholesterol Is Too Low
Risk Factors
Unhealthy cholesterol levels (low HDL, high LDL, and high triglycerides) increase the risk for heart disease and heart attack. Some risk factors for cholesterol can be controlled (diet, exercise, weight) while others cannot (age, gender, and family history).
Age and Gender
From puberty on, men tend to have lower HDL (good cholesterol) levels than women. One reason is that the female sex hormone estrogen is associated with higher HDL levels. Because of this, premenopausal women...
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VLDL Cholesterol Tests
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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LDL Cholesterol Test
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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