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LDL is the abbreviation for low-density lipoproteins. It is one of the types of fatty acids that is characterized as the "bad fat," since (especially if it becomes oxidized) it is associated with atherosclerosis, narrowed vessels and greater potential for heart attacks and strokes. A general goal of less than 100 is recommended unless you have additional risk factors, such as age > 50, personal/family of heart attacks , HTN or Diabetes where an even lower goal of 70 is desirable. LDL can not usually be significantly lowered by dietary approaches alone. A group of meds called "statins" (as Lipitor, Zocor) can decrease the LDL to these ideal levels for optimall health. They should be taken with an OTC supplement called C0-enzyme q-10 100mg twice daily to prevent deficiency states from occurring in cardiac muscle.
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What does it mean if you have high LDL-P?
LDL-P stands for 'LDL-Particles' (as opposed to LDL-C which is LDL-Cholesterol). It's measured with a blood test commonly called "the particle test", and your LDL-P tells you the number of LDL particles in your blood. Usually LDL-P is measured along with LDL-C to obtain a more complete, detailed measure of cardiovascular risk - some doctors believe that particle levels as well as total cholesterol matter. Treatment strategies differ depending on the relationship between LDL-P and LDL-C, so there's not a 'cut and dried' target number for LDL-P (as there is for LDL-C).
what the normol of hdl and ldl?
what the normol hsl and ldl?
What is ldl?
LDL is the bad cholesterol. LDL stands for low density lipoprotein cholesterol. LDL is produced in the liver and carries antioxidants and amino acids to other cells.
Why is is important to know your cholesterol level?
There are two types of cholesterol in our blood; the good HDL and the bad LDL, which stand for high and low density lipoprotein. Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol are a high risk factor for coronary artery disease as a result of hardening of the arteries.
Is an LDL cholesterol reading of 148 anything to worry about?
ldl normal value 100 to 120 then it is high levle ldl
Is ldl cholesterol in chicken?
Ldl is cholesterol, and can be found in chicken skin.
What does the medical abbreviation LDL mean?
LDL means low density lipoprotein.
What is the Kikuyu word for the English word stand?
Rugama is the Kikuyu word for the English word stand.
How is 125 ldl?
125 LDL is basically means you have an elevated amount of cholesterol in your body.
What is LDL pattern b type?
Small, dense LDL particles. Type A LDL particles are larger, don't embed in the lining of the arteries. Type B will embed.
What is hdl and ldl?
HDL is high density lipoprotein , Whilst LDL is low density lipoprotein .
What is different between hdl and ldl cholesterol?
HDL= Good Cholesterol, LDL = Bad Cholesterol
