LDL
Types
- LDL delivers cholesterol to cells for membrane synthesis, via LDL receptors. In healthy humans, more than 70 % of the LDL circulating in plasma is removed each day through LDL receptors. Diet high in Saturated fat and cholesterol decrease the livers endogenous synthesis of cholesterol and can cause chronic suppression of the LDL receptors r...
Description
- Optimal < 100 mg/dl
- Near optimal , above optimal 100-130 mg/dl
- Borderline high 130 – 160 mg/dl
- High 160 – 190 mg/dl
- Very high : > 190 mg/dl
When to get Tested
- As a screening test for adults with no risk factors for heart disease
- When a person has one or more risk factors for heart disease( Cigarette smoking, Being overweight or Obese, old age , Pre existing heart disease, diabetes)
Elevated Level
- Increased risk of Atherosclerotic disease
- Familial Hyperlipoproteinemia
Decreased Level
- Malabsorption
- Malnutrition
