Sentences with phrase «plasma low density lipoprotein»

«While the major CVD benefit of statins is due to reduction in plasma low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL - C), [2] statins also produce moderate increases, ranging from 4 % to 10 %, in levels of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL - C).

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Metabolic syndrome is defined as abdominal obesity and elevated blood pressure, plasma glucose, serum triglycerides, or low high - density - lipoprotein levels and can lead to type 2 diabetes.

Inhibition of Lectin - Like Oxidized Low - Density Lipoprotein - 1 Receptor Protects Against Plasma - Mediated Vascular Dysfunction Associated With Pre-Eclampsia.

The concentration of plasma TRLs reflects a balance between de novo synthesis in the liver (very low - density lipoproteins [VLDLs]-RRB-, intestinal absorption of dietary fats (chylomicrons), lipoprotein lipase — mediated (LPL - mediated) lipolysis in the peripheral circulation, and hepatic TRL clearance.

Increased plasma lycopene levels have also been correlated with lower cardiovascular disease and lower cholesterol — since studies are showing that lycopene in the diet can help to increase the breakdown of low - density lipoproteins (LDL cholesterol, the kind that builds up) in the body.

Fat utilization during exercise: adaptation to a fat rich diet increases utilization of plasma fatty acids and very low density lipoproteins - triacylglycerol in humans.

Fat utilization during exercise: adaptation to a fat - rich diet increases utilization of plasma fatty acids and very low density lipoprotein - triacylglycerol in humans.

Furthermore, preliminary studies indicate that one of soy's protein fractions, 7S, may have a role in inhibiting the development of atherosclerosis by acting directly on the artery wall rather than on plasma lipids, or low - density lipoprotein cholesterol receptors.

In relation to CVD, elevated blood pressure has been shown to be positively associated with higher intakes of red and processed meat, even though the mechanism is unclear, except that possibly meat may substitute for other beneficial foods such as grains, fruits, or vegetables.32 Mean plasma total cholesterol, low - density lipoprotein cholesterol, very - low - density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglyceride levels were found to be decreased in subjects who substituted red meat with fish.33, 34 Vegetarians have lower arachidonic, eicosapentaenoic, and docosahexaenoic acid levels and higher linoleate and antioxidant levels in platelet phospholipids; such a biochemical profile may be related to decreased atherogenesis and thrombogenesis.34 - 36