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Introduction
Lipids are the building blocks of the fatsand fatty substances found in animals and plants. They are microscopic layered spheres of oil, which, in animals, are composed mainly of cholesterol, triglycerides, proteins (called lipoproteins), and phospholipids (molecules made up of phosphoric acid, fatty acids, and nitrogen). Lipids do not dissolve in water and are stored in the body to serve as sources of energy.
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a white, powdery substance that is found in all a...
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Expert & Community Posts
Triglycerides: Why They Matter and How to Lower Them
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert...or heard of before. VLDL is an acronym for Very Low Density Lipoproteins, another "bad" type... Read more »
Dietary cholesterol: Does an egg a day bring the doctor today?
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...carried in protein packages called lipoproteins. Low density lipoproteins (LDL) are the bad... Read more »
Making Sense of Cholesterol Ratios, Lipid Profiles and Your Heart Disease Risk Scores
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert...mg/dL, ideally less than 150 mg/dL. HDL - "good" cholesterol HDL (high-density lipoprotein)... Read more »
What is the difference between LDL and VLDL?
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert...system, such as cholesterol, fat, and protein. LDL (low density lipoprotein) and VLDL (very... Read more »
The PLAC Test
By David Mendosa , Health ExpertWe now have a test that can determine hidden risks of heart attack and stroke. It's called the PLAC... Read more »
Health Guide
Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors
...the week.Healthy Diet. Everyone should aim for a diet that contains a healthy balance of fruits, vegetables, grains, fish, nuts, legumes, poultry, lean meat, and low-fat dairy items. Avoid... Read more »Cholesterol, Heart Disease
...average, every time a person's cholesterol level drops by a point, the risk of heart disease drops by 2%.Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL), the "Bad" CholesterolThe primary villain in the cholesterol... Read more »Heart Disease: An introduction to Coronary Artery Disease
...in the atherosclerosis story.Oxidation is a chemical process in the body caused by the release of unstable particles known as oxygen-free radicals. It is one of the normal processes in the body,... Read more »High Cholesterol: Highlights
Cholesterol TrendsOlder Americans are making strides in lowering their total cholesterol levels, but younger adults levels are increasing, according to survey data published in the Journal... Read more »Information on Keeping a Heart healthy Diet: unsaturated fats, low fat diets
...called MyPyramid, is based on revised dietary guidelines which encourage people to eat more fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat dairy products, and to reduce their intake of... Read more »Images
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Related News
Pistachios Can Fight Heart Disease
May 08, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A handful of pistachios a day may help you fight heart disease. A new study from Penn State reveals 1.5 to three ounces of the... Read summary »
Gene Variation May Block Cholesterol Drugs
July 01, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) A gene variation may be why cholesterol-lowering drugs don't work in some people. The gene variation, called alternative... Read summary »
Veggie Heavy 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Improves Cholesterol
July 14, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the hottest diet trends of the past decade is back, but this time, meat is taking a backseat to vegetables. New research... Read summary »
OTC Statins: Empowering the Individual?
October 02, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some doctors are calling for people to have more control over their own heart health by allowing statins, medications now... Read summary »
Cholesterol Guidelines for Kids Need a Second Look
August 13, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- With an obesity epidemic brewing among U.S. children, there is concern that overweight and obese children need to be screened... Read summary »
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