Q. In April 2006 my blood work showed: Cholesterol 167.6; Triglyceride 220.4 and HDL 38.1. I am talking Lipitor during both of these blood tests.
In October 2006 my blook work showed: Cholesterol 211.1; Triglyceride 143.7 and HDL 48.5.
I listed the HDL because I was afraid the Lipitor was effecting my Good Cholestrol count.
I'm looking for someone that can tell me why my cholestrol went up this time and triglycerides went down and what is my next course of action.
In October 2006 my blook work showed: Cholesterol 211.1; Triglyceride 143.7 and HDL 48.5.
I listed the HDL because I was afraid the Lipitor was effecting my Good Cholestrol count.
I'm looking for someone that can tell me why my cholestrol went up this time and triglycerides went down and what is my next course of action.
A. Eat cabbage, oatmeal, apples, etc. for soluble fiber and of course some type of exercise.
Also, here's some all-natural supplements that are very effective.
OmegaGuard: reduces the risk of heart disease/stroke, lowers triglycerides and cholesterol
Soluble Fiber (e.g. Fiber Plan): prevents fat absorption; reduces stress on heart by minimizing fat accumulation
Lecithin: converts serum cholesterol to good HDL
CoQHeart: Reduces LDL oxidation
Garlic Complex: prevents clotting; dilates small blood vessels; dissolves fatty deposits & thins blood
Hope this is useful and feel free to contact me with questions.
Also, here's some all-natural supplements that are very effective.
OmegaGuard: reduces the risk of heart disease/stroke, lowers triglycerides and cholesterol
Soluble Fiber (e.g. Fiber Plan): prevents fat absorption; reduces stress on heart by minimizing fat accumulation
Lecithin: converts serum cholesterol to good HDL
CoQHeart: Reduces LDL oxidation
Garlic Complex: prevents clotting; dilates small blood vessels; dissolves fatty deposits & thins blood
Hope this is useful and feel free to contact me with questions.
What determines whether a triglyceride is saturated or unsaturated?
Q. Is it the bonds?
A. A trigylceride (fat) is basically a glycerol molecule joined to three fatty acid molecules. The fatty acid molecules are often called "fatty acid chains" or "fatty acid tails".
Triglyceride structure:
http://www.indiana.edu/~oso/Fat/FatImg/triglyceride.jpg
If a triglyceride contains fatty acid tails with only single bonds in their structure, it is said to be saturated (saturated with hydrogens - it contains the maximum no. of C-H bonds).
If a triglyceride contains one or more fatty acid tails which contain at least one double bond in their structure, it is said to be unsaturated.
Here is a pic which shows the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats:
http://www.realfitnessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/fat_f2.jpg
As the pic above shows, saturated fats are usually straight, so the molecules can pack together tightly, which is why saturated fats are solids at room temp. The double bonds in the structure of unsaturated fats makes kinks in the chain preventing the neat packing together of these molecules, so most unsaturated fats are liquids at room temp.
Triglyceride structure:
http://www.indiana.edu/~oso/Fat/FatImg/triglyceride.jpg
If a triglyceride contains fatty acid tails with only single bonds in their structure, it is said to be saturated (saturated with hydrogens - it contains the maximum no. of C-H bonds).
If a triglyceride contains one or more fatty acid tails which contain at least one double bond in their structure, it is said to be unsaturated.
Here is a pic which shows the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats:
http://www.realfitnessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/fat_f2.jpg
As the pic above shows, saturated fats are usually straight, so the molecules can pack together tightly, which is why saturated fats are solids at room temp. The double bonds in the structure of unsaturated fats makes kinks in the chain preventing the neat packing together of these molecules, so most unsaturated fats are liquids at room temp.
What is the function of Triglyceride and Phospholipid?
Q. Also, what are some examples of nucleic acids besides DNA and RNA?
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A. Triglycerides and Phospholipids are present in the Plasma Membrane of the cell to make each cell regionally distinct from one another.
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