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there is HDL=cholesterol LDL=bad cholesterol, there are triglycerides and these can all be broken down into subgroups as well vldd and vhdl
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Cholesterol is a?
Cholesterol is a type of fat. There are two main sources of cholesterol: 1- liver produces 2- certain foods
How many calories cause high cholesterol?
A calorie is a measure of heat (generated by eating) and cholesterol is a type of fat. There is no direct relation between the two.
When did advice about good and bad cholesterol levels first appear?
Advice about good and bad cholesterol levels first appeared in the 1900's. Researchers discovered that there were two kinds of cholesterol levels and that is what we have today.
What are Cholesterol pockets on eyes?
There are two types of cholesterol spots in eyes. The most common type, called xanthoma, are soft, yellow bumps visible on the eyelids. These spots are not harmful. The second, more serious type of cholesterol found in the eye -- cholesterol embolus -- can only be seen on the back of the eye using specialized equipment.
Does avocado has cholesterol?
No. It does have a type of fat that is now considered to lower the bad type of cholesterol in your body
Quantitative determination of cholesterol in the blood?
TC ,or total serum cholesterol, is a quantitative analysis of cholesterol in the patients blood. The type of cholesterol is as important as the quantity of cholesterol.
Is cholesterol a type of fat?
No. But fatty foods are usually high in cholesterol.
What type of lipid is used by the body to create hormones?
Cholesterol
Is cholesterol a molecule?
Cholesterol is a fatty (lipid) substance carried around the body by proteins. These combinations of cholesterol and proteins are called lipoproteins. So cholesterol doesn't 'have', or contain, protein, but is chemically linked to proteins, hence the term 'lipoprotein'. There are two main types of lipoproteins:LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is the harmful type of cholesterol.HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is a protectivetype of cholesterol.
What is HDL Cholesterol commonly known as?
What is HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol? This type of cholesterol is commonly called "bad " cholesterol. It can contribute to the formation of plaque
What is HDL cholesterol and how do you find how much you have?
HDL cholesterol refers to a certain type of cholesterol found in the blood. To have your HDL cholesterol checked, schedule an appointment with your doctor.
Is Cholesterol is a type of protein?
Yes.
