Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia
There are steps everyone can take to improve their cholesterol levels, and help prevent heart disease and a heart attack. Some key lifestyle changes are:
As mentioned in my previous article, non pharmacological treatment for high triglyceride (TG) levels can be quite effective with diet and... Read more »
What is a desirable level for triglycerides? It depends on who you ask. Ask those adhering to the Adult Treatment Panel (ATP-III), the... Read more »
Triglycerides are the most common form of fat found in our bodies. The word triglyceride describes this fat's chemical structure. Its... Read more »
How can a high level of triglycerides affect my health if my cholesterol is normal and my LDL and HDL are both low? I presume that you... Read more »
In my last post, I discussed how, in my program for reversal of heart disease, we follow what I call the “Rule of 60”: LDL 60 mg/dl,... Read more »
Scientists have discovered antibodies that may rapidly lower cholesterol and trigylceride levels. These antibodies target a protein that has been... Read more »
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Lipoprotein/cholesterol analysis; Lipid profile; Lipid panel; Hyperlipidemia - testing; Coronary risk profile References Expert Panel on... Read more »
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The triglyceride level is a laboratory test to measure the amount of triglycerides in your blood. Triglycerides are a type of fat.Your body makes... Read more »
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Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia Signs and tests A cholesterol test is done to... Read more »
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Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia Prevention A healthy lifestyle can help... Read more »