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Cholesterol is a fat produced by the liver that helps form cells and regulate the production of hormones in the body. There are two types of cholesterol, LDL and HDL. LDL is considered "bad" cholesterol since it can attach to your heart arteries.
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What is the medical term meaning low cholesterol?
Abnormally low cholesterol is called hypocholesterolemia.
Is the cholesterol in skinless chicken good or bad?
The cholesterol is very high meaning very bad.
What is the medical term meaning high blood cholesterol level?
Cholesterol is a medical and chemical term.
What is the medical term meaning elevated plasma concentrations of cholesterol triglycerides and lipoprotiens?
hyperlipidemia
Does cholesterol dissolve in water?
No, cholesterol does not dissolve in water because it is hydrophobic, meaning it repels water. Cholesterol is a type of lipid molecule that is insoluble in water but can be transported in the bloodstream with the help of carrier proteins.
What does a hdl chol. of 110 mean?
It means that your good cholesterol is high, meaning you probably have a great cholesterol profile. It could indicate that you have little atherosclerosis, or cholesterol build-up, in your arteries.Be proud of that reading. =)
What is the difference between 'no cholesterol' and 'cholesterol free'?
Something with no cholesterol has no cholesterol in it; something that is cholesterol free can either be free of cholesterol (and thus has no cholesterol - see above) or it has free cholesterol, in which case the level of cholesterol is indeterminate without further information.
What's HDL cholesterol and how to increase its level?
HDL cholesterol is high-density lipoprotein cholesterol meaning that it is a heavier fat and is therefore more likely to clog arteries than LDL or low-density lipoprotein. Having low HDL is much more desirable than having high HDL.
What is the meaning of heredity of disease?
It means the inheritance of a disease... Such as if someone in your family had cholesterol and heart issues than you would inherit it.
Is mutton safe for cholesterol?
mutton have cholesterol it is not safe for cholesterol
Can you get cholesterol from vegetables?
no there is no cholesterol in veggies if there is there is only good cholesterol in it.
Does roasted turkey have cholesterol in it?
Turkey is generally low in fat (meaning it is low in cholesterol). As a general note, contrary to public belief, most of the cholesterol in one's body is a cause of fat in their diet and not cholesterol in their food sources. (Means eggs, for example, will give you less cholesterol than steak, even though eggs have more cholesterol)
