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Hypercholesterolemia is diagnosed by using a blood test. A blood specimen is obtained after the patient does not eat or drink anything (except water) for 12 hours. The fasting is done to measure the LDL and HDL cholesterol.
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∙ 10y agoLDL cholesterol or bad cholesterol is diagnosed by drawing blood and running test on it. The test checks the bad and good cholesterol to make sure they are in balance.
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Is ldl cholesterol in chicken?
Ldl is cholesterol, and can be found in chicken skin.
What is different between hdl and ldl cholesterol?
HDL= Good Cholesterol, LDL = Bad Cholesterol
Do you need LDL cholesterol to survive?
Cholesterol is made naturally in your body. Your body will always have LDL cholesterol.
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.
Is Beef liver cholesterol hdl or ldl?
Cholesterol is cholesterol. HDL and LDL are lipoproteinswhichtransport the hydrophobic substance "cholesterol" in the blood stream.Beef liver contains cholesterol.
Is the cholesterol in chicken gizzards LDL cholesterol?
yes
What are the cholesterol types?
well there are two types of cholesterol:1) LDL (Low - density cholesterol) which is bad cholesterol2) HDL (high- density cholesterol) which is good cholesterol and it helps get rid of LDL
What is Borderline high risk LDL cholesterol?
LDL cholesterol 130-159 mg/dL; total cholesterol 200-239 mg/dL
What is a healthy cholesterol level for everyone?
There are different types of cholesterol, LDL and HDL. HDL is the good cholesterol, the higher it is, the better it is for you. LDL is the bad cholesterol, which meant the lower it is, the better for your health.
What are the differences between HDL and LDL cholesterol?
The low-density lipoproteins transport cholesterol from the liver to specific cells and the high-density lipoproteins remove excess cholesterol from the body cells and return it to the liver where it can be excreted in bile.
What are the definitions of LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol?
LDL cholesterol is also known as "bad cholesterol," and it is found in red meats, such as pork and beef. HDL is known as "good cholesterol," and is found in foods such as fruits and vegetables.
my cholesterol is overall 168 but my LDL is 99, is this bad?
my cholesterol is overall 168, but my LDL is 99 and my HDL is 48... is this good or bad?
