Lipids are the building blocks of the fats and 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 is present in all animal cells and in animal-based...
Read moreIn this, the third post on the "Rule of 60," we now turn to ways to reduce LDL cholesterol towards 60 mg/dl. Of course, the standard... Read more »
1. How can I lower my cholesterol? Cholesterol can be lowered by a variety of means which traditionally begins with therapeutic lifestyle... Read more »
Do you need more incentive to lower your cholesterol levels? New results indicate individuals with low LDL cholesterol have a longer... Read more »
Triglycerides and small LDL particles, small LDL and triglycerides: Like the Odd Couple, Oscar Madison and Felix Ungar, they come together... Read more »
In my last blog concerning the genetic disorder called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), I mentioned an invasive treatment called LDL... Read more »
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Heart DiseaseAtherosclerosis is a common disorder of the arteries. Fat, cholesterol, and other substances collect in the walls of arteries. Larger... Read more »
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Functional IncontinencePatients with functional incontinence have mental or physical disabilities that keep them from urinating normally, although... Read more »
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LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "bad" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry... Read more »
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Low-density lipoprotein testNormal ValuesA healthy LDL level is one that falls in the optimal or near-optimal range.Optimal: Less than 100 mg/dL... Read more »
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Low-density lipoprotein testWhat the risks areVeins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other.... Read more »