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too many lipids, what to do?

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Watch what you eat: The only way to reduce cholesterol is watching what you eat and exercise. If you have genetic disorder then you need an expert evaluation and treatment.

Question 2

what is a fasting lipids test?

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Cholesterol test: This is a test to look at (typically) total cholesterol, ldl, HDL & triglyceride levels.  Fasting means no food for typically 9 to 12 hours prior.  Water is ok.

Question 3

lipid levels high. what to do ?

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Talk to your: doctor about the next steps.  There are various types and levels of severity of lipid disorders.  You may need dietary/lifestyle modifications, medications, or both.  Or you can re-submit with more specific info.

Question 4

what are the functions of lipids?

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Several: Lipids include triglycerides and cholesterol. Triglycerides are tiny droplets of fat in the bloodstream. They are formed from fat absorbed from intestines. It is how your body moves fat from your intestines to other parts of body for storage. 
Cholesterol is vital to life, and is used to make cell membranes (the casing of cells) and hormones like testosterone and others.

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Question 5

please explain the role of lipids?

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High levels: Epidemioloigcally, elevated lipid levels are associated with the development of arteriosclerosis which is the underlying cause of heart attacks and strokes.

Question 6

what is a lipid nmr? when is it needed?

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MRI of LDL/check-up.: This profile is a special test that uses nuclear magnetic resonance or NMR to observe the amount and type(s) of your LDL particles in your body, along with vldl and hdl.  With this, your doctor can make more accurate treatment decisions.  Since about 50% of heart attacks occur in those with good readings, and the risk goes up with issues like diabetes, and high blood pressure, it is wise to do it.

Question 7

what is the significance of lipid profile?

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Predicts events.: Lipid profile tells you about risk for future heart / blood vessel disease. Smoking, hypertension, diabetes and lipids are modifiable risk factors. Non modifiable risk factors are male sex, getting older and having family history of early heart disease. At your age there is virtually no contribution of lipids to mortality within the next 20 years unless numbers very high or many risk factors.

Question 8

can you measure your lipid levels? if so how?

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Routine blood test: It is better to have a high HDL and a low LDL. HDL is the good and LDL is the bad cholesterol. Doctors want a patient's total cholesterol divided by HDL to be less than 3.0. Avoiding animal fats should lower one's LDL. One's triglycerides (TG) should not be high either. Avoiding sugar and avoiding simple carbohydrates should lower one's TG.

Question 9

what are lipids? what do they do in the body?

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Fats: Lipids are fats, and they do lots of things in the body: they serve as energy storage, make up the lining of our cells, and serve as signaling molecules in the body.

Question 10

what are diseases caused by excess of lipids?

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Heart & Pancreatitis: Increased lipids(cholesterol) , & what we call atherogenic lipoproteins (which contain cholesterol & triglycerides) in excess  can deposit in the artery wall & lead to the development of the atherosclerotic  plaque that when it becomes unstable, ruptures leading to a heart attack or stroke. 
In addition, very high levels of triglycerides ( >500 mg/dl) but usually >1500-2000 can cause pancreatitis.

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