Understanding HDL and LDL CholesterolDear Dr. Camardi,I really enjoyed your article about foods to lower cholesterolbecause it made...Dr. Michael Camardi
Increased reductions in plaque formation may occur the lower your LDL goes (to a level of 40 mg/dL). Going lower than 40 mg/dL does not provide any additional benefit. By raising your HDL to greater than 60 mg/dl, even greater protection and reductions in plaque may be seen. How much...
HDL cholesterol- the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the `good' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease LDL cholesterol- the cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins; the `bad' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to...
diets high in saturated fats, excess weight, and smoking—are associated with an increased risk of heart disease and premature death related to both cardiovascular and noncardiovascular causes. [9,10] HDL is considered cardioprotective because these particles remove LDL cholesterol from...
HDL particles have both cholesterol and phospholipids. They carry LDL away from tissues to your liver and remove it from your body. They call HDL cholesterol “good cholesterol.” It helps reduce cholesterol blockages in your arteries. What Is a Lipid Panel?
On the topic of cardiovascular disease, what we often refer to as “cholesterol” (aka triglycerides, LDL, HDL, and VLDL) is a common scapegoat, and this subject is worthy of several articles in and of itself. The logic is that high blood lipids become atherogenic plaques and fatty infiltra...
This has prompted some to regard HDL as a marker or byproduct of other, more directly atheroprotective, mechanisms. On the other hand, large studies have shown that the cholesterol efflux capacity of primarily HDL-containing [i.e., low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-depleted] serum is a robust ...
HDL by encircling its edges, akin to a “bicycle tire” [22,23]. Subsequently, John Kane’s laboratory identified a subclass in human plasma that migrates more slowly than the major HDL class in agarose gel electrophoresis, positioning itself between HDL and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) [24...
LDL-C:low-density lipoprotein cholesterol LDLr:low-density lipoprotein receptor LXR:liver X receptor MCP1:monocyte chemotactic protein 1 MIP2:macrophage inflammatory protein 2 MTTP:microsomal triglyceride transfer protein NFkB:nuclear factor kappa B ...
HDL Cholesterol Levels When it comes to HDL cholesterol -- "good" cholesterol -- a higher number means lower risk of heart disease. This is because HDL protects against heart disease by taking LDL cholesterol out of your blood and keeping it from building up in your arteries. A statin can...