‘Bad’ cholesterol is actually ‘good’

May 6, 2011 · Posted in cholesterol foods · Comment 

A new study has found that low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or so-called “bad cholesterol” is not as bad as it has been made out to be in recent years.

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‘Bad’ cholesterol not as bad as people think, study shows

May 5, 2011 · Posted in cholesterol · Comment 

The so-called “bad cholesterol” – low-density lipoprotein commonly called LDL – may not be so bad after all, shows a Texas A&M University study that casts new light on the cholesterol debate, particularly among adults who exercise.

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Computational Modeling Helps In Determining Individual Cholesterol-Related Information

April 8, 2011 · Posted in cholesterol foods · Comment 

Computational modeling increases our knowledge of lipoprotein properties that cannot be measured using experimental methods. Lipoproteins are particles that transport cholesterol in our bloodstream. According to the doctoral dissertation of Master of Science in Technology Linda Kumpula (Aalto University School of Science), the differences in the composition, size and number of lipoprotein particles transporting cholesterol in individuals can be computationally modeled using experimental data…

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High levels of ‘good’ cholesterol may be associated with lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease

December 13, 2010 · Posted in cholesterol · Comment 

High levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as “good” cholesterol, appear to be associated with a reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease in older adults, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Neurology.

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LDL Cholesterol – What is Low Density Lipoprotein?

December 2, 2009 · Posted in ldl cholesterol · Comment 

LDL cholesterol stands for low-density lipoprotein, which is a form of lipoprotein that moves triglycerides and cholesterol to peripheral tissues, from the liver. It is at times given the nickname of “bad cholesterol.” High levels of LDL may direct the view of a patient’s medical condition to an underlying disease, in some cases cardiovascular issues.

Along with this form, there are four others to make a total of five kinds of lipoproteins: chylomicrons, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL), and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). All lipoproteins, including low-density lipoprotein, can be used to move fat and cholesterol through the bloodstream by its water-based solution. Read more

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