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[a name="v991372"> Hypolipidemia is defined as a total cholesterol (TC) < 120 mg/dL (< 3.1 mmol/L) or low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol < 50 mg/dL (< 0.13 mmol/L). Secondary causes are far more common than primary causes and include all of the following:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Chronic infections and other inflammatory states
- Hematologic and other cancers
- Undernutrition (including that accompanying chronic alcohol use)
- Malabsorption
BTW, did you see my latest posted under the pinned Cholesterol Check Challenge thread.
TC 113
HDL 59
LDL 47
Trig 35View Thread

TC 113
HDL 59
LDL 47
Trig 35
Which are similar, but better than what I had on sinvastatin. And while my diet is much the same I think I did tweak it just a little bit better.View Thread

But a new study in the last couple of weeks indicate in the higher range of normal trig that the formula used to compute LDL can be off by a 7 points and enough to to accurately tell if a person is meeting goal or not.
I just had by 6 month test and I noticed that the doctor called for a DIRECT LDL test, rather than the more common calculated.
When I see him Friday I am going to ask about this. I don't know if this is their new standard or not. But I knew with low trig levels that the reading should not be much different and they weren't.
PS, as part of a complete CMP/CBC panel it also include glucose. Now fasting or not will affect that number to some extent.View Thread

It is the simplest and easiest articles that I have seen on this.
http://www.docsopinion.com/health-and-nutrition/lipids/apolipoprotein-b-apob/
http://www.docsopinion.com/health-and-nutrition/lipids/ldl-p/View Thread

But autopsies show that the beginning of fatty deposits in the artery walls start in the late teens or early 20's.
At 27 the best information is probably the family history and that include grandparents and aunts/uncles.
This is a bit technical, but I think that it has some good information.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=14&ved=0CH0QFjAN&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lipidcenter.com%2Fpdf%2FUnderstanding_the_Entire_Lipid_Profile.pdf&ei=wpJbUcyCIcv-2QWl84HoBw&usg=AFQjCNHD-n-SGT_jX4eTsWQJDBpX6figoQ&sig2=vSglgTD5KSc50r5qTyBgpQ&bvm=bv.44697112,d.b2I&cad=rja
Specially looking at the summary on the last page.
Looking at your non-HDL (133) yours is near ideal (100-130).
And more information on NMR http://www.lipoprofile.com/View Thread

You might want to ask for an NMR test which measures the number of particles. It is only don't by one lab (I think), but is available through the national Quest and Labcorp system.
There is also a ApoB100 test that I think is a little more available. For the LDL cholesterol particles there is one ApoB100 per particle.
But other than cholesterol other risk factors or high blood pressure, diabetes (or any family history), weight (abdominal body fat) , and family history of early heart disease.
Also you might ask your doctor about getting an CACS (Cardio Scan).
http://www.heartfirst.md/doctor-to-doctor/cac-score-and-coronary-cta/
It shows if you are getting any calcified plaque.
Note - it is not covered by insurance. It can cost $300, but a number of hospital offer it for $50-100.View Thread

There are 4 main parts to the lipid panel. Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides.
Not part of the lipid panel, but often done at the same time along with other blood test is the fasting glucose reading.
Remember that while you want to watch saturated fats, you want lots of good fats.View Thread

And what information do you have that indicate that.
Most reports of research misconduct seem to come from such organizations.View Thread

They why do native populations and historic cholesterol levels are much much lower than people on typical American diet?
And Cholesterol cannot be controlled by dietary intake restrictions which normally account for an extremely low percentage of free cholesterol; the body simply manages lipid production by the liver to keep the levels where the body feels they should be.
And what research do you have that says this. Lots of evidence that diet affects cholesterol levels.
(Hint - what you might be thinking about is that dietary cholesterol intake has little effect on blood lipid levels. But there are many other components of the diet which will effect the lipid levels).
ALSO - don't let anyone tell;you that Statins provide an inflammatory benefit - low dose Aspirin does that better.
And what lab test do you have that indicate this?View Thread

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