Density lipoproteinTriglyceridesProteinSystolic blood prGlucoseInflammatory markersFibrinConcentrationsLevelsCardiovascularThrombinDiabetesMarkersSerumStatinsAmountsArteriesNCEPSignificantlyBlood pressureTissueResearchersAnginaInsulin resistanceReducesFactorsAtherosclerosisGenesHeartVitaminFatsLevelPlaqueGoodAssociationLifeStudies
Density lipoprotein10
- Oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is one of the key factors for the development of atherosclerosis. (hindawi.com)
- Oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is crucial in the development of atherosclerosis, and low LDL levels reduce the risk of major events in patients with CVD [ 6 ]. (hindawi.com)
- Reduced growth in utero and during infancy has also been shown to be associated with an increased risk of hypertension and non-insulin dependent diabetes and higher concentrations of low density lipoprotein cholesterol and fibrinogen in adult life. (bmj.com)
- The participants answered a questionnaire on working, social, and health conditions and underwent clinical examinations that included the measurement of blood pressure and serum cholesterol, triglyceride, high density lipoprotein, fibrinogen, and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1C) concentrations. (bmj.com)
- Measurement of the amount of cholesterol, a eukaryotic sterol that in higher animals is the precursor of bile acids and steroid hormones and a key constituent of cell membranes, carried in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) molecules in a specified volume of plasma, the fibrinogen-containing fluid portion of the blood in which the particulate components are suspended. (mcw.edu)
- Having an elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level at a young age raises the risk of developing heart disease. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
- Dyslipidaemia occurs in teenagers with metabolic syndrome who have high levels of triglycerides and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
- To assess the effects of various postmenopausal estrogen replacement therapies on selected cardiovascular risk factors, including high density lipoprotein cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, fibrinogen, and insulin and on osteoporosis risk factors. (drugpatentwatch.com)
- Other abnormal values are high glucose value of 113 mg/dL, and elevated lipids including triglycerides of 169 mg/dL, cholesterol level of 255 mg/dL, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol of 166.2 mg/dL. (medpagetoday.com)
- Low density lipoprotein (LDL) and fibrinogen apheresis was recently reported to be an effective therapy in sudden hearing loss (SHL). (qxmd.com)
Triglycerides3
- I knew all that, but I was also concerned about my HDL cholesterol being low and my triglycerides being high. (westonaprice.org)
- Concentrations of cholesterol and triglycerides are strongly correlated in the adipocyte, but little is known about mechanisms regulating cholesterol metabolism in fat cells. (jci.org)
- Fasting levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), fibrinogen (FB) interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin 1-beta (IL-1beta), glucose, insulin, total, HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, white blood cell count (WBC) and fasting glucose to insulin ratio (FGIR) were measured in 281 obese children and adolescents. (nel.edu)
Protein3
- Novel biomarkers of risk, such as apolipoprotein (Apo) A1 and ApoB (2), and the inflammatory markers C-reactive protein (CRP), fibrinogen, and homocysteine (3-5), have been proposed. (cdc.gov)
- A study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that men who drank one beer a day for a month lowered their cholesterol levels, increased levels of heart-healthy antioxidants in the blood and reduced their fibrinogen, a protein that contributes to blood clots. (readersdigest.co.uk)
- I measured plasma levels of fibrinogen, haptoglobin, albumin and total protein from 1347 DCCT patients from April to August of 1991. (iospress.com)
Systolic blood pr1
- The unadjusted odds ratio relating CMV seropositivity to incident ischaemic heart disease was 1.06 (95% confidence interval 0.63 to 1.79) and was little changed (1.11, 0.63 to 1.97) after adjustment for age, smoking, body mass index, systolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, and socioeconomic status currently and in childhood. (bmj.com)
Glucose3
- The programming of blood pressure, insulin responses to glucose, cholesterol metabolism, blood coagulation, and hormonal settings are all areas of active research.The BMJ's recent editorial on the fetal origins hypothesis stated that it rests only on the "very general" proposition that fetal undernutrition causes coronary heart disease. (bmj.com)
- 7 What is new is an understanding that some of the body's memories of early undernutrition become translated into pathology-an unsurprising conclusion since numerous experiments in animals have shown that undernutrition for even brief periods in utero leads to persisting changes in blood pressure, cholesterol metabolism, insulin responses to glucose, and in a range of other metabolic, endocrine, and immune parameters. (bmj.com)
- The levels of total cholesterol, blood glucose and fibrinogen showed a weak and non-significant relationship with the angiotensinogen genotype. (lww.com)
Inflammatory markers1
- In writing his book Hidden Causes of Heart Attack and Stroke, author-researcher Christian Wilde sought to learn how elevated fibrinogen and other inflammatory markers like CRP can cause calcification in arteries and heart valves and increase risk of stroke. (oneradionetwork.com)
Fibrin1
- Dysfibrinogenemias involve structural defects in fibrinogen that alter the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin. (medscape.com)
Concentrations3
- In this study, we investigated whether lipoprotein and/or fibrinogen plasma concentrations, related gene polymorphisms and other cardiovascular risk factors are also risk factors for SHL. (qxmd.com)
- Total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol plasma concentrations, fibrinogen levels, and two functionally relevant fibrinogen polymorphisms were determined in 142 consecutive patients and in 84 age- and sex-matched control subjects of the same ethnic background, using routine laboratory methods and PCR analysis. (qxmd.com)
- Total and LDL cholesterol concentrations were not different between patients and controls. (qxmd.com)
Levels13
- electrolyte levels and results of liver function tests were normal, but a total cholesterol count of 267 mg/dL and a triglyceride level of 440 mg/dL were found. (cdc.gov)
- What can cause fibrinogen levels to rise? (oneradionetwork.com)
- Why are doctors not testing for fibrinogen levels? (oneradionetwork.com)
- 7 There was an association between OSA and increased levels of factors XIIa, VIIa, thrombin, PAI-1, fibrinogen, and tissue factor. (acc.org)
- fibrinogen levels. (cdc.gov)
- Metabolic syndrome is a series of conditions that occur together, including high blood pressure , increased blood sugar level , excess fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
- They can cause build-up of plaque in the arteries, raising cholesterol levels and lowering the efficacy of fibrinogen, an important blood clotting substance. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
- Most people with significant atherosclerosis have a history of elevated cholesterol levels and may also experience angina . (doctormurray.com)
- Fibrinogen plasma levels were significantly increased in SHL patients (260+/-57 vs. 239+/-110 mg/dl, p=0.002). (qxmd.com)
- Hypercholesterolemia and hypoalphalipoproteinemia (low HDL cholesterol levels) are apparently no major risk factors for SHL, whereas the GPIa C807T polymorphism, elevated fibrinogen levels, and smoking are associated with an increased risk for SHL. (qxmd.com)
- In addition to the change in plasma fatty acid levels, hepatic apoA-I andapoA-II are increased by PPAR-alpha activation, which improves cholesterol levels by increasing HDL levels (Chinetti et al. (bodybuilding.com)
- Elevated fibrinogen levels are another clear risk factor for cardiovascular disease. (iherb.com)
- In fact, there is a stronger association between cardiovascular deaths and fibrinogen levels than that for cholesterol. (iherb.com)
Cardiovascular1
- The actions of estrogens on the cardiovascular system occur either indirectly through the modification of cardiovascular risk factors [reduction of plasma LDL cholesterol, elevation of HDL cholesterol, effect on hemostatic factors (reduction of fibrinogen and inhibitors of fibrinolysis)] or directly mediated by the estrogen receptors (ERs, defined as genomic action of estrogens) or other receptors. (benthamscience.com)
Thrombin1
- Acquired fibrinogen deficiency can be associated with several clinical conditions including excessive blood loss in the setting of surgery, trauma or postpartum hemorrhage, hemodilution from from massive transfusion, liver disease, increased consumption in the setting of cancer, DIC or tPA therapy, or assay interference with direct or other thrombin inhibitors. (medscape.com)
Diabetes2
- Stepwise multiple regression analysis with backward elimination revealed diabetes status, sex, and fibrinogen Clauss as significant predictors of coronary score. (dovepress.com)
- People with obesity are more likely to have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, all factors that can increase the risk for heart disease. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
Markers1
- Well, they're all three of these are our biggest or in our top 10, but we have a berberine that is at the study dose that is in all of the research for all these reducing or improving metabolic markers for lipids and cholesterol and all that. (drweitz.com)
Serum1
- For example, in one of their studies, Proudfit et al 3 concentrated on the number of severe stenoses and correlated them to clinical characteristics such as duration of the history of angina pectoris, distribution of pain, and serum cholesterol. (dovepress.com)
Statins2
- Neuroscientist and professor at the University of South Florida, David Diamond, PhD, was prescribed statins and decided to do his own research on cholesterol and heart disease. (westonaprice.org)
- The risk of a first stroke is significantly higher among of cholesterol-lowering treatment: prospective meta-analysis of data tobacco smokers as well as among subjects with high blood from 90056 participants in 14 randomised trials of statins. (cdc.gov)
Amounts2
- In 1999 the American Heart Association released a statement informing physicians that high amounts of LDL cholesterol and elevated fibrinogen were an especially dangerous combination. (oneradionetwork.com)
- Olive oil lowers amounts of LDL cholesterol and increases the level of protective HDL cholesterol. (doctormurray.com)
Arteries4
- The idea put forth by the American Heart Association and most cardiologists is that cholesterol is a sticky substance that sticks to and blocks your arteries. (westonaprice.org)
- This is because the damage that the LDL cholesterol to the arteries seems to be irreversible and cumulative. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
- This is thought to be the result of the flavonoids in red wine, which protect against oxidative damage to the arteries from LDL (bad) cholesterol. (doctormurray.com)
- In addition to oleic acid-a heart-protective monounsaturated fatty acid-olive oil also contains several antioxidant agents that prevent circulating LDL cholesterol from becoming damaged and then subsequently damaging the arteries. (doctormurray.com)
NCEP1
- Executive Summary of The Third Report of The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, And Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol In Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III). (acpjournals.org)
Significantly1
- Increased OLR1 expression, resulting either from TZD treatment or adenoviral gene delivery, significantly augments adipocyte cholesterol content and enhances fatty acid uptake. (jci.org)
Blood pressure3
- Many years ago, in the famed, landmark Framingham Heart Study, an independent inflammatory risk factor called fibrinogen was identified as an independent risk factor and an equal contributor to heart disease and stroke along with elevated cholesterol and high blood pressure. (oneradionetwork.com)
- Research has shown that teenagers who are sleep deprived or have a disturbed sleep are more likely to suffer from both high blood pressure and high cholesterol - both pre-cursors of heart disease . (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
- For example, if you smoke, have high cholesterol and have high blood pressure, you are more than 700 times likelier to have heart disease -and you will probably die 20 to 30 years sooner-than someone without any of these factors. (doctormurray.com)
Tissue2
- In addition to its role in energy storage, adipose tissue also accumulates cholesterol. (jci.org)
- While the physiological role of adipose tissue in cholesterol and oxLDL metabolism remains to be established, the induction of OLR1 is a potential means by which PPARĪ³ ligands regulate lipid metabolism and insulin sensitivity in adipocytes. (jci.org)
Researchers1
- How long have researchers known about the role fibrinogen plays in heart disease and stroke? (oneradionetwork.com)
Angina1
- To the patient's detriment, conventional doctors are increasingly prescribing drugs to treat depression, elevated cholesterol, angina and a host of other diseases that may be caused by an underlying hormone imbalance. (ironmagazine.com)
Insulin resistance1
- The aim of the study was to investigate the composition of FA in plasma cholesterol esters (CE) and phosphatidylcholine (PC) as well as indices of insulin resistance and oxidative stress in the patients with depressive disorder. (nel.edu)
Reduces2
- The evidence is strongest for protection against heart attack and stroke: There's an abundance of epidemiological data, as well as results showing that alcohol increases "good" HDL cholesterol and reduces factors in the blood, such as fibrinogen, that cause clotting and therefore make heart attacks and strokes more likely. (baltimoresun.com)
- Reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol and increases HDL (good) cholesterol. (iherb.com)
Factors2
- Coagulation factors were within normal values, with the exception of a fibrinogen value of 917 mg/dL. (cdc.gov)
- These monocytes and platelets adhere to the damaged area, where they release growth factors that stimulate plaque formation and the accumulation of fat and cholesterol deposits. (doctormurray.com)
Atherosclerosis1
- Atherosclerosis is the process of the hardening of an artery due to the build-up of cholesterol-containing plaque. (doctormurray.com)
Genes1
- activates genes involved with cholesterol biosynthesis. (wikipedia.org)
Heart7
- Unfortunately, evidence indicates that these cholesterol-lowering drugs lead to a host of health issues and don't actually help the heart. (westonaprice.org)
- He discusses his findings, explains why he is convinced that we need to question the narrative around cholesterol, and offers concrete ideas for how to keep the heart healthy and strong without prescription medications. (westonaprice.org)
- They say you need to reduce cholesterol as much as possible-almost from birth-and that is how you will live a long, healthy life without heart attacks. (westonaprice.org)
- At that point, I put my background in biol-ogy to good use and started studying cholesterol and heart disease. (westonaprice.org)
- I have made a scientific study of how cholesterol is or is not involved in heart disease. (westonaprice.org)
- HG: If cholesterol is an essential molecule for life, why has it been maligned as the root cause of heart disease? (westonaprice.org)
- Therefore, the longer a young person has had high cholesterol, the greater the risk of developing heart disease. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
Vitamin1
- We make hormones like estrogen, testosterone and vitamin D from cholesterol. (westonaprice.org)
Fats1
- It neutralizes the drugs people consume, both pharmaceutical and recreational, and it breaks down and converts fats into various types of cholesterol. (tommonte.com)
Level1
- Additionally, a study found that this increased risk persists even in those who were able to later lower their LDL cholesterol level. (mountelizabeth.com.sg)
Plaque1
- The most popular and scientifically studied application for nattokinase has focused on its potent fibrinolytic ("clot-busting") activity - what that means is that it breaks down fibrinogen, a component of blood clots and atherosclerotic plaque. (iherb.com)
Good2
- Here at the Weston A. Price Foundation, we're always saying cholesterol is actually good for you-but give us your perspective. (westonaprice.org)
- I also had extremely low HDL, the so-called "good" cholesterol. (westonaprice.org)
Association1
- A tendency for an association between fibrinogen and job strain was found. (bmj.com)
Life1
- Although my area of expertise is brain function, I didn't know anything about choles-terol, aside from what we all learned in biology, which is that cholesterol, a steroid or lipid, is an essential molecule of life. (westonaprice.org)
Studies1
- The studies with exercise fibrinogen as associated with the metabolic have increased in the scientific literature, between syndrome4. (bvsalud.org)