Significance of Low-density lipoprotein
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is consistently described as a type of cholesterol, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, due to its association with increased cardiovascular risk. Elevated LDL levels can lead to plaque buildup in arteries, contributing to atherosclerosis and heart disease. Various studies highlight LDL's role in lipid profiles, cardiovascular health, and the impact of lifestyle interventions and medications on its levels. The text emphasizes LDL's significance in health risk assessments and the importance of managing its levels.
Synonyms: Ldl, Bad cholesterol, Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
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Hindu concept of 'Low-density lipoprotein'
In Hinduism, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is linked to cholesterol and health. Vitamin E in Goghrita prevents its oxidation. Soluble fiber and Guggulu can lower LDL levels, and it's associated with heart disease risk. Kapha individuals may have elevated levels.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Yoga practice also useful for reduction of stress level body fat percentage, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein, similarly blood pressure and heart rate.[1] (2) This is a blood test used to measure the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood, as part of the objective criteria of the study.[2] (3) Low Density Lipoprotein is a hematological parameter which was significantly improved after the intervention of Ritu Haritaki.[3] (4) Low-density lipoproteins, also known as bad cholesterol, are prevented from oxidation by Vitamin E, which is contained in Goghrita, according to the provided text.[4] (5) This is a type of cholesterol considered bad for health, and Kapha individuals had elevated levels compared to both Pitta and Vata types.[5]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) Daily treatment of curcumin extract has significantly decreased the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels in healthy subjects.[6] (2) Low-density lipoprotein is abbreviated as LDL, according to the information provided.[7] (3) A type of cholesterol that is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, which pumpkin seeds may help reduce.[8] (4) Low density lipoprotein is a type of cholesterol found in the blood, and high levels are associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.[9] (5) These are a type of cholesterol, and soluble fiber can lower the levels of this, and improve glucose tolerance.[10]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Sixty patients of dyslipidemia were selected, with a history of this, in the age group of 19-54 years.[11] (2) Also known as bad cholesterol, its level decreases in dyslipidemia interventional group patients after Yoga protocol intervention practice.[12] (3) The text mentions a method for estimating the concentration of this type of cholesterol in plasma. This refers to a type of cholesterol, indicating a focus on lipid profiles and cardiovascular health.[13] (4) This is another type of cholesterol measured in the study, and its levels fluctuated but remained within normal limits, indicating the intervention's effect on this specific fraction of cholesterol in the patient's body.[14] (5) This is the term LP-IR, which describes a type of particle within the body, and is related to the participants' health.[15]
The concept of Low-density lipoprotein in scientific sources
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), often called "bad" cholesterol, is a lipid associated with increased atherosclerosis and heart disease risk. High LDL levels contribute to plaque buildup in arteries, a key factor in cardiovascular health, and are often monitored and targeted in treatments.
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Low density lipoprotein transports cholesterol from its site of synthesis in the liver to the various tissues and body cells where it is separated and used by the cells.[16] (2) Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) levels were measured as part of the lipid profile, and were found to be significantly higher in NAFLD patients compared to control patients before and after sildenafil therapy.[17] (3) Also known as LDL, this is a type of cholesterol that can be elevated in dyslipidemia.[18] (4) LDL: Low density lipoprotein Table 4: Effects of ECE supplementation on anthropometric parametersData.[19] (5) Serum HDL-cholesterol and LDL was determined according to Fotschki et al. and Friedewald et al., respectively.[20]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) A type of cholesterol that is considered "bad" because it can contribute to the buildup of plaque in arteries.[21] (2) A double blind, randomized cross-over trial was carried out on Leucoselect Phytosome in a cohort of heavy smokers on this susceptibility to oxidation.[22] (3) Blood glucose, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and this cholesterol were measured in blood samples collected after an overnight fast.[23] (4) Many plant-based foods can reduce these cholesterol levels and minimize the risk of coronary heart disease, promoting cardiovascular health.[24] (5) A type of cholesterol evaluated individually in firefighters' blood, contributing to the assessment of their cardiovascular health.[25]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This parameter, measured in serum, was found to be significantly higher in patients with sulfur mustard poisoning compared to healthy subjects.[26] (2) Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is a type of cholesterol often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, and there were no significant association of aspirin resistance with age, blood pressure, fasting blood sugar level, HbA1C, triglyceride level, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels, low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, CRP levels, and serum creatinine levels.[27] (3) This is the major cholesterol transport lipoproteins in the plasma, and the levels are regulated by the receptor pathway.[28] (4) This refers to a specific type of cholesterol that is the subject of attainment goals in the context of managing coronary artery disease, and is considered in studies involving diverse patient groups.[29] (5) A type of lipoprotein, often referred to as LDL, which was measured in the study as part of the lipid profile to assess the impact of marjoram and the high-fat diet on the rats' health.[30]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is preferred when deciding on treatment and assessing its effect, and it is used in preference to other tests as it is modifiable by treatment, and the beneficial effects of lowering LDL-C are known.[31] (2) This is subdivided into LDL 1 and LDL 2, with the latter being the typical LDL that constitutes the major component of LDL, and it is a crucial factor in the transport of cholesterol within the human body.[32] (3) This is a type of cholesterol, and an increase in its levels was observed in urban blacks in the Western Cape.[33] (4) This is a type of cholesterol, and its levels can be lowered by lifestyle interventions and medication, and it has an impact on heart disease risk.[34] (5) This is a type of lipoprotein associated with the discussed disorder, and the most common monogenic disorder is characterized by markedly elevated levels of it.[35]
From: Journal of Metabolic Health
(1) This is calculated as the measurement of cholesterol mass within LDL particles, which is made up of small (atherogenic) and large (healthy) particles, and is the subject of debate regarding its role as a predictor of cardiovascular events.[36] (2) This is a type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol in the blood, and high levels can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, and are often found in individuals with diabetes.[37] (3) The study found that a portion of participants experienced a reduction in low density lipoprotein cholesterol, indicating a positive effect on their lipid profile.[38] (4) This is a type of lipoprotein that can contribute to the buildup of plaque in arteries, and yoga is found to reduce this in individuals, and can be improved by exercise.[39]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) It is a type of cholesterol that can contribute to the buildup of plaque in arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease.[40] (2) This is a type of cholesterol (LDL) and the study used a threshold to define dyslipidemia, based on a history of lipid-lowering therapy.[41] (3) This is a type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol in the blood, and the study observed a significant increase in its concentration with DMPA use.[42]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) It is a type of cholesterol. Significant reductions of this element were observed in experimental groups at nine months.[43] (2) This refers to a type of cholesterol, the levels of which have been linked to increased fasting triglyceride levels in patients with increased visceral adipose tissue.[44]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This is a type of cholesterol, and its levels can be affected by certain medications.[45] (2) LDL-cholesterol is a type of cholesterol that was measured to determine if it was associated with the use of certain medications.[46]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This is a type of cholesterol, and individuals who participate in physical activities have lower levels of this compared to sedentary individuals, as stated in the text.[47]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) It is a type of lipoprotein and it was found to be a specific percentage in the ostriches studied.[48]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Aqueous extracts of cigarette smoke promote the oxidation of it by peroxidases.[49] (2) It is a type of cholesterol, with levels recorded at baseline as part of laboratory data collection.[50] (3) Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level in association with obesity and metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal Korean women is determined by APOE polymorphism, as explained in the text.[51] (4) Low-Density Lipoprotein, or LDL-c, levels were observed to improve, indicating a potential reduction in cardiovascular risk factors due to the intervention.[52] (5) "Low density lipoprotein", or LDL, is a type of cholesterol often referred to as "bad" cholesterol because high levels can lead to plaque buildup in arteries and an increased risk of heart disease.[53]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels are reduced when consuming millets, as observed in the study, with a near-significant p-value indicating a positive trend.[54] (2) The supplements in the diets of laying hens had no significant effect on Low-density lipoproteins, also known as LDL.[55]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) A type of lipoprotein that carries cholesterol from the liver to the rest of the body, often associated with an increased risk of heart disease.[56] (2) Low-density lipoprotein is a type of cholesterol whose elevated levels are a defining feature of hyperlipidemia.[57] (3) Low-density lipoprotein can undergo oxidative modification, which is inhibited by high-density lipoprotein.[58] (4) Low density lipoprotein is involved in cholesterol metabolism and its oxidative derivatives inhibit osteoblast differentiation and promote the differentiation of osteoblast-like cells of the artery wall.[59] (5) Paraoxonase-I provides protection to Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and other lipoproteins against oxidative stress instigated by specific types of free radicals.[60]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) This type of cholesterol was measured as part of the study, and it is a significant factor when calculating health risks.[61] (2) This is a type of cholesterol, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, and its levels were measured in the study to see how they correlated with other factors.[62]