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How would low and high lipoproteins affect your health?

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Dr. Ibrahim Moussa answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

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.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Drive artery disease: Study: https://www.healthtap.com/#user_questions/6687483. The lower the LDL particle concentrations (nmol/L) & the higher the Large-HDL particle concentrations (μmol/L) are, the lower the rate of progression of atherosclerosis, the underlying mechanism of most cardiovascular disease, body wide. Lipoproteins transport all fat molecules, about 3,000-6,000 for each single LDL-particle.

Answered 6/2/2015

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