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 moreLisa Nelson RD #6: If you have a patient with a high HDL level, let's say an HDL greater than 80; are you concerned if their LDL level is... Read more »
In my last blog concerning the genetic disorder called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), I mentioned an invasive treatment called LDL... Read more »
If you are trying to sort out everything regarding cholesterol and make an informed treatment decision that's best for your health, you may... Read more »
First, some basic principles in cholesterol profiling. Cholesterol is made in the liver and in some other body cells. It is a waxy... Read more »
What should you do if you suspect that you have small LDL particles (the number one cause for heart disease in the U.S.!)? Perhaps you... 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 »
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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 testReferencesExpert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults. Executive summary of... Read more »