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Question: what is the difference between LDL and VLDL? Looked at my mom's cholesterol test results and couldn't figure out the difference between LDL and VLDL. Any information is much appreciated.

Answer: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is a class of lipoprotein particles that varies in size (18-25 nm in diameter) and contents (while carrying fatty acid molecules in blood and around the body). It is the final stage of VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein) which is produced by the liver. The LDL contains the apolipoproteins B-100 (Apo B-100, a protein with 4536 amino acid residues) and Apo E.[1] It also contains antioxidative vitamins (vitamin E or carotinoids). It is commonly referred to as bad cholesterol as high LDL levels can lead to cardiovascular disease. Generally, LDL transports cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver and small intestine to cells and tissues which are taking up cholesterol and triglycerides. Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) is a lipoprotein subclass. It is assembled in the liver from cholesterol and apolipoproteins. It is converted in the bloodstream to low density lipoprotein (LDL). VLDL particles have a diameter of 30-80 nm. VLDL transports endogenous products where chylomicrons transport exogenous (dietary) products. VLDL transports endogenous triglycerides, phospholipids, cholesterol and cholesteryl esters. It functions as the body's internal transport mechanism for lipids.*

Question: Does having high LDL levels make it more difficult to lower heart rate during exercise? If someone has high cholestrol, does the high LDL levels make it difficult for blood to flow freely and thus make the heart work harder and beat faster than if the LDL levels were lower? If cholestrol could cause clogged arteries, just curious if HIGH LDL levels could affect heart rates.

Answer: No, why would you think that. My LDL level is high and I am physically fit. Cholesterol in your blood whether its high or low doesn't make your blood thicker.

Question: How much does an at-home cholesterol kit costs that tests LDL? I know thereare ones that test your total cholesterol, but I need one that tests your LDL.

Answer: I know that there are some kits which test total cholesterol together with HDL and LDL levels and triglycerides. However, if you have already a kit that measures total cholesterol and HDL and triglycerides, you may calculate yourself LDL levels through this simple formula: Ldl levels = Total cholesterol - (Triglycerides levels / 5 + hdl levels) Take care!

Question: Can regular intake of psyllium husk lower cholesterol level, specifically LDL? I've consistently had cholesterol levels over 240 over the last 25 years. I want to lower my LDL now that I'm older and possibly more prone to heart disease. Increased intake of soluble fiber is supposed to help lower cholesterol.

Answer: It can have a little effect, but not much. It will definitely affect your digestive track and make it better. You need to make sure you are properly hydrated and that your adrenal glands are working well. The adrenals are responsible for keeping the water in your intestines. Drug companies and doctors would have you believe that cholesterol is the problem with heart disease and that if you reduce your cholesterol intake from food, you will reduce your chances of getting heart disease. The real truth is that your body produces, on the average about 85% of all the cholesterol your body needs in the liver. Your diet only contributes about 15%, that is unless, your body senses that you are eating less cholesterol foods, then it increases it's production of cholesterol in your liver to compensate for the reduction in what you are eating. Cholesterol is what repairs tissue. Your bile is made from cholesterol. This good cholesterol / bad cholesterol thing is so ridiculous. All cholesterol is good, it all has a purpose in your body. Do you actually believe that your body would make all that cholesterol if it were bad for you? What happens is inflammation happens in your arteries and your body does what it is supposed to do and try to repair the damage by sending LDL cholesterol to the site. LDL cholesterol is a Low Density Lipid PROTEIN. It is a transporter. In fact, there are two main types of LDL cholesterol, the pattern 1 and pattern 2 types. The pattern 1 LDL is larger molecules than the pattern 2 type. It is the pattern 2 LDL cholesterol that gets lodged in the nooks and crannies of the INFLAMED arteries that oxidize (go rancid) and generate some problems. The HDL cholesterol (High Density Lipid PROTEIN) is the material that goes to the inflammation site and removes the LDL cholesterol that has done it's job and the HDL takes the LDL cholesterol back to the liver to be "RECONJUGATED!" So, it can be REUSED. Now why would the body do that if it were so bad for you? The "ROOT CAUSE" of this issue is INFLAMMATION. So, what does the medical industry do, they treat symptoms, so instead of fixing the real culprit, the tell you to reduce the cholesterol. Since most people have a very difficult time of doing this because the body is trying it's best to make up for the lack of cholesterol in the diet by making more, the drug companies come to the rescue. The make Lipitor. This makes the liver produce less cholesterol. And yes, you don't get as much build up in your arteries, but what about that inflammation issue? And without the necessary cholesterol to repair the tissue, what does the body do? The arteries just get thinner and you now become very susceptible to getting a STROKE! So what do the doctors do, they tell you that you have to watch your blood pressure. Why, because if it gets a little high, your artery could burst because it's not getting repaired. This treating "symptoms" and not the "root cause" has generated huge revenues and profits for drug companies. In turn huge bags of money is being given to politicians to keep them in power to allow drug companies to get away with this insanity. Who do you think gives doctors scholarships and trips and perks to help them through medical school? Drug companies. What you need to do is watch for a change in cholesterol numbers more than the total number. It's important to identify ALL infections in the body and inflammation. If you focus on fixing those issues, the body will take care of the cholesterol issue. If you focus on the symptom, cholesterol, your health will be greatly diminished and you will end up being a drug taking, unhealthy, dying younger than designed person and joining the statistics of the majority of Americans. I strongly suggest you seek out a Certified Nutritional Therapist that can test you for specific deficiencies and take all the guess work out of wondering what nutrients you need. Then they can suggest a diet specific to you and maybe supplements with exact dosages to what your body needs. It's not easy to be healthy in America today. good luck to you

Question: What is the best medication for high cholesterol and high LDL's (bad chol) with the fewest side effects? I recently found out that both my total chol and LDL's are high (225 and 160). This is a consistent pattern over the last couple of years. It's in my family and I am aware of the importance of diet and exercise and not smoking already. I would like to know which medications effect the liver the most and what success or lack of success people have had with the statins or any other cholesterol medications they are taking. I am going to start taking one, but haven't decided which one or how many there are. Thank you in advance.

Answer: Homeopathic Treatment for Curing High Cholesterol Levels: - 1.PHYTOLACCA 30x 2.PHOSPHORUS 30X 3.CHOLESTERINUM 30X Three Drops Each in a sip of water half hour before meals thrice a day always take them on an empty stomach. And avoid Chocolates Coffee Mints and Red Meat while you are taking any Homeopathic remedy. Total free of Side Effects or complications. Thats what Homeopathy is all about 100% cures without any side effects or complications. Take care and God Bless!

Question: Is total cholesterol just HDL + LDL or is there another factor in the total cholesterol number? I just had a reading and I noticed in the results that HDL + LDL did not equal my total cholesterol number. I just wanted to know if this was normal or if it was a mistkake.

Answer: Total is the combination of LDL and HDL. LDL should be under 100 to be in the healthy range.

Question: What does the total cholesterol number in a lipid panel represent. My total is not the sum of my HDL and LDL.? My total cholesterol is 205. My HDL is64 and my LDL is 112 for a total of 176, not 205. What represents the missing 29?

Answer: Triglycerides If you are wondering how certain numbers are arrived at or how to calculate total cholesterol, most tests actually measure: LDL cholesterol HDL cholesterol Triglycerides. Triglycerides are measured as part of a blood test that measures your cholesterol. Normal triglyceride levels are below 150. High levels are 200 or above. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results. Total cholesterol should be less than 200 mg/dL Your LDL should be less than 130 mg/dL Your HDL should be 60 or higher Your total cholesterol/HDL ratio should be less than 5.0 Your triglycerides should be less than 150 There is no simple, direct way to measure VLDL cholesterol. So VLDL cholesterol is usually estimated as a percentage of your triglyceride value.

Question: What does LDL, Direct or DLDL mean on a blood test? I get a copy of my routine blood tests during my annual physical and one of the may things it measures is LDL, Direct or DLDL. Is that LDL the bad cholesterol?

Answer: Doctors don't really distinguish the difference between DLDL and LDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol has been labeled the "bad cholesterol," but why would anyone want to call a substance the body uses and needs "bad?" The reason they give is that high levels of LDL cholesterol is what causes heart disease. Ridiculous and very bad information. Doctors ignore the real problem and that's what has gotten us into a drug solution to heart disease, just what the drug companies love. LDL cholesterol is responsible for transporting fatty acids to injured sites in the body as one of it's functions. But, LDL cholesterol is made up of two different forms. Pattern A and pattern B. The pattern A particles are large and are easily reconjugated in the liver when the HDL cholesterol takes it back to the liver after cleaning it up from the injured site. Pattern 2 LDL are very dense, small particles that are difficult to remove from the injured site and can remain their only to be surrounded by calcium particles and contribute to "hardening of the arteries." The ratio of pattern A to pattern B is what becomes very important, as well as how does the body make pattern 2. If a doctor gives you a blood test and tells you that your LDL cholesterol is too high and you need to go on those stupid statin drugs, you need to ask him how in the world can you make that determination without first telling me how much pattern 1 to pattern 2 is making up the total LDL number? If he can't tell you, you need to tell him he better go back to medical school or better yet, look into another profession that won't affect people's lives. When you have an LDL number that has very little pattern B, you don't have a problem and it should not be called the "bad" cholesterol. If you have a high pattern B number then you need to make some dietary changes. By eliminating GRAINS, SUGAR, and CORNSTARCH, you can lower and essentially eliminate the pattern 2 LDL cholesterol within days. What you need to do is ask your doctor to tell you how much homocystein protein is in your blood and not worry about that cholesterol issue. Then ask him about the coronary calcium issue in your blood. See if your doctor actually knows what he is doing. If he recommends a statin drug, I would tell him that you "Don't want MAKE BELIEVE HEALTH" but want him to tell you what to do to actually become healthy. If he tells you to eat low cholesterol foods, then ask how in the world will that help since only 15% of the cholesterol in your body comes from food and that if you eat lower cholesterol food, your body will compensate by making more and how in the world will eating low cholesterol food help you. good luck to you

Question: What is the difference between LDL cholestoral and triglycerides? I have high LDLs and my husband has high triglycerides.

Answer: LDL: proteins consisting of a protein combined with a lipid TRIGLYCERIDES: chief constituent of fats and oils

Question: What is the lowest LDL cholesterol level anyone has ever seen? Just kind of worried because I just had my cholesterol checked and my LDL was 19 and my total cholesterol was 83 I am a 25 year old female. I had blood drawn at my doctors office and they sent the blood to lab quest. It also said the results were verified twice on the report I received.

Answer: It would be helpful to know your age as LDL cholesterol may be lower in adolescents than in adults (an adult is defined as someone age 25 or older). Lipids - including cholesterol - are essential for life. Our cell membranes are composed of lipo-proteins. LDL cholesterol may be calculated (1972 Friedewald equation) or directly measured. If you are an adult and your LDL was calculated then I would suggest that it be directly measured. If you are an adult and your directly measured LDL is 19 mg/dL that would raise a concern. There is reason to think that 'very low' LDL cholesterol may interfere with trans-membrane cellular function. If you provide me with more information I will try to be of more help to you. I wish you the very best ofhealthh and in all things may God bless.

Question: 142 LDL - How long will it take before I notice a drop in numbers after following advice? I must admit that I do not eat a lot of fruit and vegetables etc. About how "long" will it take if I follow the top 10 list for lowering this number?

Answer: If you make some Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes and follow the right dietary strategy, you will have some drops in your LDL levels. Anyway, I think you shouldn't worry about "when" you're going the see the results, but you should work to "start" lowering your high LDL figures. Changes come slow, but if you make them "steady", for sure you will stay healthy and away from problems (including heart events). Good luck and never give up!

Question: What Are Some Foods Or Supplement That Will Help Lower My LDL By 60mg In 5 Days? I know the foods that are low or have no cholesterol, but I'm seeking the things that promote lower LDL and Raise HDL....I already know of odorless garlic, Omega 3 fish oil, & Apple Cider Vinegar. What are other things that will help.... My Cholesterol issue is extrinisic, & I get paid if I pass the test...so it's not pointless.

Answer: If you have an extrinisic cholesterol problem, then just avoiding any cholesterol intake for 5 days will make a big difference. However, if your cholesterol problem is intrinisic...that is your liver makes too much...then even statin drugs are unlikely to work that fast. Omega makes no difference over the short term, and ACV has no effect at all on LDL levels. Garlic has fairly weak statin-like effects. The point of tests is to find out what is really going on in your metabolism, so "cheating" to pass a test is kind of pointless and deceptive.

Question: does anyone know where i can buy a cholesterol tester that tests LDL cholesterol, thanks? my ldl scores are high at 167 and tri's are high also, need to test them occasionally. thanks for the info.

Answer: http://www.google.co.in/search?q=chlosterol+tester&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a Copy paste and you will get many options. But as per my knowledge none is reliable. good Luck!!

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Question: The results of a fragmented LDL test indicate my LDL is Type A. What does this mean? I was on statins for 20 years but I developed side effects. I eat very healthfully, exercising most days. My HDL has climbed to 50 while my total cholesterol rose from 148 to 254. If the test results indicate my LDL is good, am I home free after all these years? I'm an active 58 year-old female.

Answer: A total cholesterol reading of 254 is at a high risk level. If your HDL is now 50 that would indicate your LDL is 204 and that's considered very high so I'm a bit confused as to why your LDL would be considered good - maybe I'm misunderstanding your question.

Question: What are the normal levels accepted of HDL,LDL and triglycerides in blood? My blood test showed High cholesterol level, I would like to know what is accepted and when is it considered high? is it true that if we start to take statines to lower cholesterol we can never stop z medicine?

Answer: Normal acceptable levels: LDL-cholesterol--> <100 [Optimal)] ....160–189 [ High (mg/dL)] Total Cholesterol--> <200(Desirable).......≥240 [High (mg/dL)] HDL Cholesterol---> <40 (Low)........≥60 (Desirable) Triglycerides: A normal triglyceride level of less than 150 md/dL would not give cause for concern. Anything over 200 mg/dL would be cause for concern, requiring action on the patient’s part to bring the level down. The figures:- Less than 150 mg/dL Normal 150-199 mg/dL Borderline-high 200-499 mg/dL High 500 mg/dL or higher Very high It is not necessary that one should continue statins for life. If one stick to diet and exercise and keep normal levels, one can stop statins.