Question 1

what are the types of lipoproteins?

Accepted Answer

5 groups by density: c/w water; ie. complex assemblies of ~100 proteins (outer water soluble shell) which transport all lipids (non-water-soluble hydrocarbon molecules; e.g. triglycerides, phospholipids &amp; cholesterol), within each particle, around the body in the water outside all cells. They enable fat transport in H20 &amp; cells to take in (or export) fat molecules for use as either raw materials or to burn for energy.

Question 2

how does diet affect a lipoprotein profile?

Accepted Answer

Great effect: You can greatly improve you lipid profile by improving your dietary intake. Limit you intake of saturated fats and transfat and restrict your carbohydrate intake to reduce your triglyceride, and total cholesterol.  By reducing Insulin secretion, you can diminish the storation of fat into the liver, fat, and muscle cells.

Question 3

danger of having a very high lipoprotein score?

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Yesyes : Risk of heart attack stroke and peripheral vascular disease are increased.Command doctor or Healthtap visit for specific diagnosis treatment recommendations

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: lipoprotein?

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Protien and fat: Lipoprotien is a combo of fat and protien  the protien portion aiilows for the transport of the throughout the body and in to the cells of the tissues in the body. These can be measured  with serum samples and electrophoresesis.

Question 5

how would low and high lipoproteins affect your health?

Accepted Answer

LDL and HDL: Low density lipoprotein and high density lipoprotein along with triglyceride make up your total cholesterol. We aim for a balance depending on risk factors, too much LDL (bad cholesterol) and/or low HDL (good cholesterol) can cause plaque build up and blocked arteries, the opposite (high HDL and low ldl) is protective. Visit www.Heart.Org and search good vs. Bad cholesterol for more info.

Question 6

how does high density lipoprotein leads to diabetes?

Accepted Answer

It does not: Hdl-cholesterol is good. People without sugar problems given statins for high total and ldl-cholesterol have a slight increased risk of developing diabetes. The increased risk however is offset by the decrease in heart attacks with these agents.

Question 7

why are low-density lipoproteins (ldl) considered unhealthy?

Accepted Answer

Blood LDL Level: LDL is a particle that carries cholesterol in the blood. Increased numbers of circulating LDL particles drive their entry into the walls of arteries where they promote and accelerate atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), and subsequently increase risk for heart attack, stroke and premature death. Lowering LDL can reduce this risk.

Question 8

can you please define lipoprotein and how does it relate to cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Insoluble molecules: Fats (cholesterol is a fat) are insoluble in blood. Think of trying to stir and mix oil and water. But since we need to transport fats in our blood, our bodies "hide" the fats (lipids) inside water soluble proteins. These transport molecules are called "lipoproteins".

Question 9

what are the effects of low high density lipoprotein in human body function?

Accepted Answer

Arteriosclerosis: Hdl is a transport lipoprotein that removes excess cholesterol from the intima (the inner lining) of arteries. Low levels impair this important cleansing function.

Question 10

cholesterol- 169. trigylcroids- 181. high density lipoprotein cholesterol- 37.                                      low density  lipaprotien-96.     liparotien a =5      25 year m are these good?

Accepted Answer

Good chol and ldl: Your HDL is a little low at 37 should be 40 or above. Regular aerobic exercise can increase it. Triglycerides minimally elevated should be, .

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