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Density lipoprotein40
  • Lp(a) is a form of cholesterol that has some characteristics in common with LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, also known as "bad cholesterol"), including causing plaque to build up in arteries and reduce blood flow to the heart, brain, kidneys, legs and other parts of the body. (heart.org)
  • It is advisable to investigate your serum TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), LDL (low-density lipoprotein), HDL (high-density lipoprotein) and triglyceride estimation as well. (icliniq.com)
  • Here, we report that in AD patients and two mouse models of AD, overexpression of serum response factor (SRF) and myocardin (MYOCD) in cerebral vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) generates an Aβ non-clearing VSMC phenotype through transactivation of sterol regulatory element binding protein-2, which downregulates low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein-1, a key Aβ clearance receptor. (nature.com)
  • Lipoprotein(a) is a low-density lipoprotein variant containing a protein called apolipoprotein(a). (wikipedia.org)
  • There was no difference in serum cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-C and low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-C/HDL-C ratios between D-psicose group and other groups. (nih.gov)
  • A high-fat diet induces lipid metabolism dysfunction by increasing the concentration of total cholesterol (TCHO) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c), being oxidized to ox-LDL-c which is swallowed by macrophage in the vessels. (hindawi.com)
  • Triglycerides in intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL-TG) increased only in the CBCR group (p = 0.043). (biosferteslab.com)
  • 1) Background: Arteriosclerosis is associated with high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. (elsevierpure.com)
  • The two main groups of lipoproteins are called HDL ( high-density lipoprotein ) or "good" cholesterol and LDL ( low-density lipoprotein ) or "bad" cholesterol. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Leads to rapid improvement in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels. (cdc.gov)
  • This finding of a low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol level can be useful as an independent factor in assessing coronary artery disease (CAD) risk and further management. (medscape.com)
  • Reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels is the primary goal. (medscape.com)
  • 20%), the LDL goal is under 100 mg/dL, and the goal for non-HDL cholesterol (LDL plus very-low-density lipoprotein [VLDL]) is below 130 mg/dL. (medscape.com)
  • The BN25, BN50 and BNBF50 diets also reduced low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. (usda.gov)
  • Decreased high density lipoprotein cholesterol levels with significant lipoprotein modifications and without clinical atherosclerosis in an Italian family. (jci.org)
  • Almonds reduce the body's levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol , which can block arteries. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • They increase the amount of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, which helps remove LDL cholesterol from the arteries. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Regular physical activity can improve cholesterol levels among adults, including increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • NOTES: HDL is high-density lipoprotein. (cdc.gov)
  • Statins work by reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the body. (bigthink.com)
  • Oatmeal has soluble fiber, which reduces your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Plant sterols or stanols don't appear to affect levels of triglycerides or of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol. (mayoclinic.org)
  • In the former, the excess TGs are carried in very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) versus whereas in the latter they are carried in VLDL and chylomicrons. (acc.org)
  • This enzyme destroys your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors, preventing your body from breaking down LDL cholesterol effectively. (dallasnews.com)
  • One is low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and the other is high-density lipoprotein (HDL). (healthline.com)
  • Lowers "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL). (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • These fibers lower low-density lipoprotein, or "bad," cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease. (bidmc.org)
  • Epididymal (visceral) and subcutaneous adipose tissue, gastrocnemius muscle, and plasma samples were collected to measure oxidative stress markers (advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP), oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL)), antioxidant system markers (ferric-reducing ability of plasma (FRAP), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities), and prooxidant enzymes (NADPH oxidase and xanthine oxidase (XO) activities, myeloperoxidase content). (hindawi.com)
  • Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels were also reduced. (medalitymedical.com)
  • HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. (aetna.com)
  • LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, moves cholesterol from your liver to the body's organs for use building cells and hormones. (aetna.com)
  • Studies have shown that eating a diet high in linoleic acid significantly reduces total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein ( LDL ), or "bad" cholesterol. (webmd.com)
  • Abdominal obesity and reduced high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were consistently associated with police stress in women. (cdc.gov)
  • The aim of this study was to investigate whether consumption of a newly developed oat milk deprived of insoluble fiber would result in lower serum cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in men with moderate hypercholesterolemia. (lu.se)
  • The concentration of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol was not significantly different after consumption of the two drinks. (lu.se)
  • 2018). The blood lipids measurements in NHANES include total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoproteins cholesterol (LDL-C), and triglycerides. (cdc.gov)
  • Data on LDL-C and triglycerides are provided in the Cholesterol - Low - Density Lipoprotein and Triglycerides (P_TRIGLY) files, and HDL-C data are provided in Cholesterol - High - Density Lipoprotein (P_HDL). (cdc.gov)
  • With the exception of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and haemoglobin, there was a significantly higher prevalence of atherosclerotic markers among the MetS group. (who.int)
  • The clinical manifestations of this syndrome may include hypertension , hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and abdominal obesity . (medscape.com)
  • Lipoprotein (a) (Lp[a]) is composed of a low density lipoprotein (LDL) particle with an apolipoprotein B-100 (apo B100) component that is covalently linked via a disulfide bridge to an apolipoprotein (a) molecule, which is highly homologous to plasminogen. (medscape.com)
Elevated triglyceride2
  • Other significant lipid/lipoprotein parameters that have been associated with CHD include elevated triglyceride, oxidised LDL cholesterol and Lp(a) levels, elevated C-Reactive Protein, elevated homocysteine, and low HDL levels . (healthrenewal.co.za)
  • Consuming them on a regular basis may help reduce many risk factors for heart disease, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, elevated triglyceride levels, and obesity ( 7 , 8 ). (healthline.com)
Triglycerides2
Cholesterol levels4
Atherosclerosis8
Apolipoprotein6
  • The medication, lepodisiran, is a small interfering RNA that reduces the production of Lp(a) in the liver by disabling messenger RNA that is involved in producing apolipoprotein(a), a key component in the Lp(a) particle. (heart.org)
  • The difference between Lp(a) and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) is apolipoprotein apo(a), a glycoprotein structurally similar to plasminogen, the precursor of plasmin, the fibrinolytic enzyme. (healthrenewal.co.za)
  • Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] consists of an LDL-like particle and the specific apolipoprotein(a), which is bound covalently to the apoB contained in the outer shell of the particle. (wikipedia.org)
  • The structure of apolipoprotein(a) is similar to plasminogen and tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) and it competes with plasminogen for its binding site, leading to reduced fibrinolysis. (wikipedia.org)
  • These effects on lipoprotein metabolism may be exerted through specific modulation of the expression of the LDL receptor and apolipoprotein B genes. (cambridge.org)
  • Apolipoprotein B (apoB) is a nonexchangeable lipoprotein that exists in two forms in humans, apoB-100 and apoB-48. (medscape.com)
Lipids2
Particles4
  • Loss-of-function mutations in ANGPTL3 are associated with a phenotype called familial combined hypolipidemia and affected individuals have reduced triglyceride (TG) and triglyceride-rich lipoproteins (TRL) levels, decreased plasma LDL particles clearance, and increased insulin sensitivity and approximately 40% lower risk of CAD compared to non-carriers. (pace-cme.org)
  • Lipoprotein (a) particles are stickier than other types of LDL particles, so they may be more likely to cause blockages and blood clots in your arteries. (medlineplus.gov)
  • That's because a routine cholesterol test may show that your LDL cholesterol level is "healthy," but if a large percentage of your LDL cholesterol is carried by lipoprotein (a) particles, your risk for heart disease and stroke could still be high. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Morphological and compositional studies of HDL in the subjects showed a significant enlargement of the lipoprotein particles (approximately 120 vs. approximately 94 A for control HDL) and a concomitant increase in the triglyceride content. (jci.org)
20231
  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12, 2023 - In the first human trial of a new therapeutic, a single injection of lepodisiran reduced levels of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), to undetectable levels for nearly one year, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023 . (heart.org)
Levels16
  • Lifestyle changes, such as exercise and improved diet, have little impact on Lp(a) levels, and neither do medications that reduce "bad" cholesterol such as statins. (heart.org)
  • With smaller doses of lepodisiran, the reduced levels of Lp(a) didn't last as long, although it remained down 75% at 48 weeks in those who received the 304 mg dose. (heart.org)
  • Reducing ANGPTL3 levels with vupanorsen in T2DM patients with hepatic steatosis and mild hypertriglyceridemia resulted in reduction of plasma TG levels, as well as significant reduction in other apoB-containing atherogenic lipoproteins. (pace-cme.org)
  • Blocking FSH reduced body fat levels and increased bone density in menopause. (nature.com)
  • post-menopausal women with a higher serum FSH (≥78.3 IU/L) had higher serum TC and LDL-C levels than those with relatively lower FSH levels (40-78.3 IU/L), and ovariectomized mice had higher serum FSH and lipid levels and reduced hepatic LDL receptor expression. (nature.com)
  • As a result, high levels of lipoprotein (a) may mean you have a very high risk for heart disease, stroke, and other serious conditions related to blockages and blood clots in your arteries. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Researchers are still studying how lipoprotein (a) levels affect health and when the test should be used. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Lipoprotein (a) levels usually don't change much over time. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A healthful diet can help manage blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of complications. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • HDL cholesterol is known as "good" cholesterol because high levels can reduce cardiovascular disease risk ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • We are currently studying the regulation of lipoprotein levels and composition to identify therapeutic targets for their manipulation with a particular interest in the Lp(a) and HDL lipoproteins which have opposing risk associations with heart disease. (otago.ac.nz)
  • Berberine supplementation can also reduce your body's levels of PCSK9. (dallasnews.com)
  • Results showed that theaflavins and thearubigins reduced cholesterol and blood sugar levels ( 4 ). (healthline.com)
  • Hippocampal acetylcholine esterase (AchE), reduced glutathione (GSH), and cytokine levels were measured and histopathological evaluation conducted. (ijp-online.com)
  • Heterogeneity of Lipoprotein(a) Levels Among Hispanic or Latino Individuals Residing in the US. (cdc.gov)
  • Lipoprotein(a) levels in children with suspected familial hypercholesterolaemia: a cross-sectional study. (cdc.gov)
Cardiovascular6
  • Measuring Lipoprotein(a) in Clinical Practice to Reduce the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease? (cdc.gov)
  • Statins are amazingly effective at reducing death from cardiovascular disease, with minimal side effects. (bigthink.com)
  • The 2018 AHA/ACC Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol was a welcome update from the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults. (acc.org)
  • Researchers linked this effect to a 16-40% reduced risk of experiencing cardiovascular events. (healthline.com)
  • In 2018, new Blood Cholesterol Guidelines were released, by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines, which aim to reduce the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through cholesterol management (Grundy, et. (cdc.gov)
  • Equivalent Impact of Elevated Lipoprotein(a) and Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease. (cdc.gov)
Lipase2
Hypertriglyceridemia1
  • The observation in otherwise clinically healthy subjects of hypertriglyceridemia, reduced HDL-cholesterol, and marked apoprotein abnormalities, without a significant incidence of atherosclerotic disease in the family suggests this is a new disease entity in the field of lipoprotein pathology, very probably related to an altered amino acid composition of the apo-A-I protein (see Weisgraber et al. (jci.org)
Significantly3
  • High doses of vitamin D taken one hour after sunburn significantly reduce skin redness, swelling, and inflammation, according to double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial. (sciencedaily.com)
  • High doses of vitamin D taken one hour after sunburn significantly reduce skin redness, swelling, and inflammation, according to double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. (sciencedaily.com)
  • One review of well-designed studies found that drinking black tea significantly reduced LDL cholesterol by 4.64mg/dL ( 11 ). (healthline.com)
Plasminogen1
  • Plasminogen receptors promote lipoprotein(a) uptake by enhancing surface binding and facilitating macropinocytosis. (otago.ac.nz)
Particle1
  • We hypothesised that prolonged telerehabilitation could also improve proinflammatory status and lipoprotein particle composition. (biosferteslab.com)
Coronary3
  • Reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, with risk falling sharply 1 to 2 years after cessation and then declining more slowly over the longer term. (cdc.gov)
  • as of the year 2010 there had been five randomized controlled studies showing that statin drug treatment does not reduce coronary calcium score. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • As in previous studies [34-36], we found that undetectable baseline HIV RNA was associated with a reduced risk of coronary and/or cerebral ASCVD events. (natap.org)
High7
  • This study suggests that GBE poses a protective role from the various pathologies associated with high-fat diets, unpredictable chronic mild stress, and depression, possibly via improving peripheral immunity and reducing cardiac and brain inflammation. (hindawi.com)
  • A high level of lipoprotein (a) may mean you have a high risk for heart disease and stroke . (medlineplus.gov)
  • In the high dose group (80 mg/d) the LDL cholsterol was reduced from 106 to 87 mg/dL (approximately 20% reduction). (greenmedinfo.com)
  • A 2020 meta-analysis of studies found garlic supplements to reduce blood pressure in people with high blood pressure. (healthline.com)
  • High lipoprotein(a) may explain one quarter of clinical familial hypercholesterolemia diagnoses in Danish lipid clinics. (cdc.gov)
  • Concordance of a High Lipoprotein(a) Concentration Among Relatives. (cdc.gov)
  • When Is a High Lipoprotein (a) Concentration Too High? (cdc.gov)
Arteries2
Inflammation6
  • Reduces markers of inflammation and hypercoagulability. (cdc.gov)
  • We hypothesize that vitamin D helps promote protective barriers in the skin by rapidly reducing inflammation. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Authentic tart cherry juice reduces markers of inflammation in overweight and obese subjects. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • Berberine is a natural plant alkaloid that is believed to offer many health benefits such as blood sugar control, weight loss, improved gut health, less inflammation, and reduced cholesterol. (dallasnews.com)
  • Black tea also offers a variety of health benefits because it contains antioxidants and compounds that may help reduce inflammation in the body. (healthline.com)
  • Gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) present in hemp seed oil has been shown to reduce inflammation. (webmd.com)
Statin therapy1
  • It identifies persistently elevated TG as a risk enhancer which favors initiation or intensification of statin therapy to reduce ASCVD risk. (acc.org)
Endocytosis1
Plasma5
  • D-Psicose, a C-3 epimer of D-fructose, has shown promise in reducing body fat accumulation in normal rats and plasma glucose level in genetic diabetic mice. (nih.gov)
  • While it is well established that the fatty acid composition of dietary fat is important in determining plasma lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations, the effects of changing the absolute quantities of the individual fatty acids are less clear. (cambridge.org)
  • The BN diets reduced total plasma cholesterol (TC). (usda.gov)
  • A major class of molecules involved in heart disease are the plasma lipoproteins. (otago.ac.nz)
  • Finally, plasma myeloperoxidase content was similarly decreased by both training modalities, whereas oxLDL was reduced only in the MICT group. (hindawi.com)
Serum cholesterol1
Carry cholesterol1
Statins1
  • The guidelines stress that although statins are known to reduce TGs, they alone cannot prevent acute hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis in the setting of secondary causes. (acc.org)
Therapeutic3
  • In this first trial in people, a single dose of a new therapeutic called lepodisiran reduced the harmful risk factor lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), by up to 94%, with reductions lasting nearly a year. (heart.org)
  • Although LDL cholesterol is still the major target for therapy, it is likely that in future, other lipid/lipoprotein and nonlipid parameters will also become targets for specific therapeutic interventions. (healthrenewal.co.za)
  • RÉSUMÉ La présente étude visait à évaluer dans quelle mesure les repas quotidiens servis aux patients hospitalisés atteints d'hypertension ou de cardiopathie en Jordanie respectaient les recommendations de l'Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) et les régimes alimentaires Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) et Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH). (who.int)
Composition1
  • Les cycles hebdomadaires de menus du service de restauration des grands hôpitaux en Jordanie (n = 16) ont été analysés à l'aide du logiciel ESHA Food Processor pour obtenir des données sur la composition en macronutriments et en micronutriments ainsi que sur les groupes d'aliments représentés. (who.int)
Metabolic1
  • Cholesterol measurement is performed to screen for atherosclerotic risk and in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving elevated cholesterol as well as lipid and lipoprotein metabolic disorders. (cdc.gov)
Liver3
  • The BN50 diet reduced liver weight and increased caloric intake. (usda.gov)
  • The BN and BF50 diets reduced liver fat. (usda.gov)
  • Meanwhile, HDL is considered the "good" lipoprotein because it transports cholesterol away from your cells and to the liver to be removed from the bloodstream. (healthline.com)
Diseases2
  • A lipoprotein (a) test is used to get a better understanding of your risk for heart disease, stroke, and other blood vessel diseases. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Black tea is rich in antioxidants and may provide health benefits, including improved heart and gut health and a reduced risk for certain diseases. (healthline.com)
Stroke1
  • Reduces the risk of disease and death from stroke, with risk approaching that of never smokers after cessation. (cdc.gov)
Insoluble fiber2
  • A healthy diet that includes insoluble fiber, as well, may also reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (bidmc.org)
  • It is concluded that also oat milk deprived of insoluble fiber has cholesterol-reducing properties. (lu.se)
Cardiac4
  • May reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation, sudden cardiac death, heart failure, venous thromboembolism, and peripheral arterial disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Reduces the risk of death due to cardiac causes and sudden death. (cdc.gov)
  • Reduces the risk of new and recurrent cardiac events. (cdc.gov)
  • Another large prospective study found that people who drank tea daily had an 8% reduced risk of heart disease and a 10% reduced risk of major cardiac events, like heart attack, compared to those who had not drunk tea in the previous 12 months ( 10 ). (healthline.com)
Fats1
  • This includes increasing intake of healthy fats, low-glycemic foods, and blood-sugar balancing supplements, while reducing consumption of refined carbohydrates and sugars. (vitalitymagazine.com)
Consists1
  • Fortunately, there is a non-toxic alternative to lower lipoprotein a which consists of large doses of vitamin C, L-lysine, and L-proline . (healthrenewal.co.za)
Familial3
Clinical1
  • According to the study's executive summary, "Although clinical trial results suggest that raising HDL will reduce risk, the evidence is insufficient to specify a goal of therapy. (medscape.com)
Good1
  • If further trials show that this medication - lepodisiran - is safe and can reduce heart attacks and strokes, it would be good news for patients because it eliminates a risk factor we've been unable to treat," said lead study author Steve Nissen, M.D., chief academic officer at the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. (heart.org)
Depend2
  • Preparations for a lipoprotein (a) test depend on the lab doing the test. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Reference ranges of lipoprotein (a) (Lp[a]) vary and depend on assay and reporting laboratories. (medscape.com)
Diabetes3
  • A study from 2011 found that incorporating almonds into the diets of participants with type 2 diabetes for 12 weeks positively affected blood sugar and reduced the risk of heart disease . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Exercise is also a key component of a program to heal insulin resistance and reduce the risk of diabetes. (vitalitymagazine.com)
  • In a population-based sample, more than twenty percent had hyperfiltration or reduced eGFR at time of type 2 diabetes diagnosis. (cdc.gov)
Body3
Progression1
  • As we can see from the above studies, statin drugs are quite effective for lowering cholesterol, yet fail to reduce or slow progression of calcium score. (greenmedinfo.com)
Versus1
  • Medical Assistance (ever versus never) was positively associated with reduced eGFR. (cdc.gov)
Heart6
  • This is part of the reason why almonds reduce the risk of heart disease. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • They can help with weight loss and may reduce the risk of heart disease. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In people who have already had heart attacks, omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of sudden death. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Extra virgin olive oil also reduces the risk of heart attacks. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Studies have found that regularly drinking black tea may help reduce the risk of heart disease. (healthline.com)
  • The problem with LDL is that it tends to stick to artery walls, reducing blood flow and leading to heart disease. (aetna.com)
Total1
  • A lipoprotein (a) blood test can give you a more accurate understanding of your risk than a routine cholesterol test that only measures your total LDL cholesterol level. (medlineplus.gov)
Lower1