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Is Cholesterol Bad?
No. Cholesterol is absolutely vital for our existence. Cholesterol is one of the main building blocks used to make cell membranes and without we would be dead.
There is no such thing as “bad” cholesterol or “good” cholesterol. All cholesterol is good!
The only “bad” outcome is when cholesterol ends up inside of the wall of an artery leadimg to an inflammatory cascade which can lead to
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LDL-C & LDL-P
LDL carries other molecules than cholesterol (LDL-C). These extra particles are called LDL-P. For example, triglycerides (TG) are also carried within LDL-particles.
Studies have indicated that if there is discordance between LDL-C and LDL-P (one low, the other high), cardiovascular diseas...
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What Is Cholesterol
Cholesterol is an organic molecule, required by all cell membranes to produce steroid hormones & bile acids.
About 25% of our daily “intake” of cholesterol comes from what we eat (egg yolks, meat or cheese) & 75% is made by our body. So we make most of the cholesterol.
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Lipoproteins - How Does Cholesterol Move Around
Cholesterol is hydrophobic, so it needs to be carried around our bloodstream using a protein transporting molecule.
The protein wrapped “vehicle” that transports the lipids are called lipoproteins. The ratio of lipid-to-protein in the lipoprotein structure determines its de...
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Lowering LDL
Doctors focus on lowering LDL-C. Most will recommend eating less meat & dairy products or statins. However these interventions do little to lower LDL-P.
Interventions that lower LDL-P more than LDL-C include omega-3 fatty acids, exercise and Mediterranean and low carbohydrate diets
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