Sentences with phrase «dense ldl»

LDL and HDL particles of different sizes and compositions derive from many metabolic pathways, and smaller and more dense LDL particles have been implicated as being more strongly involved in atherosclerotic CVD than larger LDL particles, as reviewed elsewhere (78).

Furthermore, large amounts of glucose boost blood sugar levels and large amounts of fructose increase triglyceride (fat) levels and small, dense LDL («bad») cholesterol levels in blood, and may thereby increase the risk of heart disease.

Furthermore, we recently showed that the lower concentrations of small, dense LDL particles resulting from a reduced carbohydrate intake (26 % compared with 54 % of energy) were similar with diets high (15 %) or low (8 %) in saturated fat derived primarily from dairy products.

For a large proportion of the population, however, the effect of higher - carbohydrate diets, particularly those enriched in refined carbohydrates, coupled with the rising incidence of overweight and obesity, creates a metabolic state that can favor a worsening of the atherogenic dyslipidemia that is characterized by elevated triglycerides, reduced HDL cholesterol, and increased concentrations of small, dense LDL particles (6, 7).

This MD in Australia talks about cholesterol and the fact that the way it is tested today is incomplete and does not tell the whole story when you just look at A1c, LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides, this diet raises your cholesterol but there is a small dense LDL that is not accepted by the liver for servicing but rejected and ends up in your arteries as plaque... and this is what needs to be included in a Lipid panel because this diet pre-diet shows a lipid panel that is not to bad but when you look at the SDLDL it is at 20 which is very high, and when on this diet for 6 or more weeks your lipid panel is higher but the SDLDL is 0 Zero... so your doctor flips out and yells at you but in fact you are much less prone to heart failure...

The most typical lipid pattern in diabetes consists of high triglyceride levels, low HDL levels, and small, dense LDL particles, which easily stick to artery walls.

A study that I recently posted on another blog showed that small, dense LDL particles were much more susceptible to oxidation compared to large particles, and it is becoming fairly well known that oxidized LDL is the fraction that is particularly damaging.

Not only this, but Apo B increased, the so called small dense ldl particles, the «bad kind» many paleo proponents make note of.

If you have elevated LDL (above 140) or elevated dense LDL particles, you have inflammation and need to address that with diet and lifestyle.

High saturated fat consumption in a diet that is otherwise void of adequate fiber and leafy greens, and too high in sugar and refined carbohydrates, increases small, dense LDL (the type of LDL correlated with inflammation and disease risk).

And I'm going, «Can I please have an NMR run coz I want to keep around small dense LDL particles» «Well, you're got ta have pay for it out - of - pocket.»

Although cholesterol scares are over inflated, it is nevertheless important to pay attention to other lipid panel markers, such as the ratio of HDL to LDL, triglyceride levels, and small, dense LDL.

This is probably nothing to worry about, as low - carb diets tend to change the LDL pattern from small, dense LDL to large, fluffy LDL which is benign.

In this study of 12 patients with elevated LDL cholesterol levels, a diet containing almonds and other nuts, plant sterols (also found in nuts), soy protein, and soluble fiber (in high amounts in beans, oats, pears) reduced blood levels of all LDL fractions including small dense LDL (the type that most increases risk for cardiovascular disease) with near maximal reductions seen after only 2 weeks.

[17] As a result of prior clinical research and their findings, the researchers stated that: «While the low carb, ketogenic diet did not lower total LDL cholesterol, it did result in a shift from small, dense LDL to large, buoyant LDL, which could lower cardiovascular disease risk.»

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that people with high levels of small dense LDL have a 300 % greater risk of heart attack!

A research study from 1988 showed that having elevated levels of small, dense LDL is three times more likely to lead to heart disease than normal LDL [18].

Exercise and losing weight also reduce small, dense LDL.

As detailed by Dr. Sniderman, «Two people can have the same overall LDL concentration, but very different levels of risk depending on whether they have a lot of small, dense LDL particles or a small number of large and fluffy particles.»

Eating more saturated and monounsaturated fats can increase your HDL (High - density lipoprotein) and cleanse your bloodstream of harmful small, dense LDL (Low - density lipoprotein) particles.

Many things that would cause low HDL - C would also cause small, dense LDL — one of the reasons it is mostly redundant to test particle size.

The avocado group experienced reductions in «bad» LDL cholesterol, including lower levels of small, dense LDL cholesterol, which are believed to significantly raise the risk of heart disease (17).

The small, dense LDL particles, however, do contribute to the build - up of plaque in your arteries, and trans fat increases small, dense LDL.

More importantly, research has also shown that small, dense LDL particles are increased by eating refined sugar and carbohydrates, such as bread, bagels, and soda.

Studies show that large amounts of fructose can raise triglycerides, small, dense LDL and oxidized LDL, raise blood glucose and insulin levels and increase obesity, major risk factors for heart disease.

Well, there was a study that was done on women and it found that the smaller and more dense LDL particles are a health risk and raise your risk of heart disease by 63 %.

And another study, this time done on men, found similar results with a 31 % increased risk of heart attack or death from the larger LDL particles and a 44 % increase from the smaller, dense LDL particles.

In this study of 12 patients with elevated LDL cholesterol levels, a diet containing almonds and other nuts, plant sterols (also found in nuts), and soluble fiber (in high amounts in beans, oats, pears) reduced blood levels of all LDL fractions including small dense LDL (the type that most increases risk for cardiovascular disease) with near maximal reductions seen after only 2 weeks.

As you may have heard before, the LDL particles in your blood stream can be characterized as large puffy LDL types (which do not contribute to heart disease) or small dense LDL particles (which do contribute to plaque buildup and heart disease).

They can increase LDL cholesterol and in particular the small dense LDL particles that damage our arteries.

LDL - C is not the whole story, and is only small dense LDL.

poor LDL receptor actiity is often signified by poor Total to HDL ratio and small dense LDL particles which could be why these two markers have appeared predictive.

In addition, although small, dense LDL particles are the type most strongly associated with heart disease risk, as mentioned earlier, there are some observational studies suggesting that high concentrations of large LDL particles may also increase CVD risk.

Consumption of wheat, due to its unique carbohydrate, amylopectin A, triggers formation of small, dense LDL particles more than any other common food.

Small, dense LDL particles are the number one cause for heart disease in the U.S..

The LDL - particle number and the small dense LDL - particles fell toward normal with the addition of the avocado to the diet — both favorable results for people with high cholesterol.

Small dense LDL particles can cause damage, and it's these particles — not the cholesterol itself — that indicate a risk for heart attack and stroke.

Studies are even showing that high cholesterol might not be a problem at all, especially if the two types of proteins are in balance and there are not an abundance of small dense LDL.

(Interesting note, there has been a correlation shown between consumption of simple carbohydrates and increase in small, dense LDL)

Research is now finding out that there are two types of LDL - Soft big LDL, which are shown to be relatively harmless, and small dense LDL which can be more problematic.

High saturated - fat consumption in a diet that is otherwise void of adequate fiber and leafy greens, and too high in sugar and refined carbohydrates, increases small, dense LDL.

Another study shows that whole wheat raises small, dense LDL (the truly «bad» cholesterol) by a whopping 60 % (11).

(5) Research has shown that in most cases eating up to 3 eggs per day can actually improve your good cholesterol (HDL) and your bad cholesterol (LDL) will stay the same or change from being small dense LDL particles to large LDL particles.

As was previously mentioned, carbohydrates with a high glycemic load encourage a proatherogenic blood profile by elevating triacylglycerols and small - dense LDLs, while reducing HDL cholesterol.

Not exact matches

LDL particles come in different sizes; smaller, denser particles seem more likely to create plaque than larger ones.

There is an LDL that's small, dense, and prone to damaging arteries, it's called VLDL, and our body makes that in response to high amounts of carbohydrates in the diet.

When the LDL produced is «small and dense,» this is a cause for concern because this form of LDL cholesterol is not normal, and is associated with increased proneness to heart disease.

Yes, the small, dense form of LDL in the blood is strongly correlated with heart disease, but what raises it?

Yet the reduction in LDL cholesterol from reducing saturated fat intake seems to be specific to large, buoyant (type A) LDL particles, when in factit is the small, dense (type B) particles (responsive to carbohydrate intake) that are implicated in cardiovascular disease.Indeed, recent prospective cohort studies have not supported any significant association between saturated fat intake and cardiovascular risk Instead, saturated fat has been found to be protective.»

(Remember, refined carbs also produce small, dense harmful LDL cholesterol particles, which adds to your heart disease risk.)