Cholesterol and Triglycerides
When it comes to cholesterol and triglycerides, there are some major similarities and some major differences. It’s...
Category: Cholesterol
Cholesterol is an organic chemical substance classified as a waxy steroid of fat. It is an essential component of mammalian cell membranes that is required to establish proper membrane permeability and fluidity. Cholesterol also plays an important role in the biosynthesis of steroid hormones, vitamin D and bile acids.
Cholesterol and Triglycerides Risk for Heart Disease
Cholesterol and triglycerides are fat-like substances produced by your body plus consumed through what you eat....
Your Questions About Cholesterol And Triglycerides Diet
Ken asks… How do I lower my LDL when I already have a cholesterol-free diet? I’m a longtime (16 years)...
Your Questions About Cholesterol And Triglycerides Numbers
Susan asks… Blood work showed my triglycerides to be 154 despite very good cholesterol numbers. Is this at all...
Cholesterol Checks Should Start in Childhood
If you are a parent concerned about the health of your child, you may have wondered when your child should start...
Your Questions About Cholesterol And Triglycerides Difference
Mandy asks… What is the difference between cholesterol, lipids and triglycerides ? Sheila...
Metabolic Syndrome Increases Risk Of BPH
Men everywhere beware! If you have metabolic syndrome, you have twice as likely to develop BPH, or benign...
Alcohol And Cholesterol
From previous articles, we know that alcohol and triglycerides don’t mix, but what about alcohol and cholesterol?...
The VAP Cholesterol Test
While the lipid panel has been used for years to diagnose high cholesterol and triglycerides, there are other tests...
Heart Healthy Nuts and Weight Gain
Nuts have been promoted as heart healthy because eating them can lower triglycerides and cholesterol but...
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