Q. High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) is known as "good" cholesterol, so if we have high HDL- C that is better for our hearts. But I don't know how high HDL-C is good. For example, my brother is 47years old. His HDL-C is 82mg/dl. I wonder it is good? Would you please help me to find out the answer. Thank you very much for your time.
A. 60 mg/dL or higher- is considered protective against heart disease.
Less than 40 mg/dL for men- is too low
Less than 50 mg/dL for women- is too low
Of course too low is a major risk factor for heart disease
So, with this guideline set by the American Heart Association even...Your brother is doing just wonderfully. Good Luck!!
Less than 40 mg/dL for men- is too low
Less than 50 mg/dL for women- is too low
Of course too low is a major risk factor for heart disease
So, with this guideline set by the American Heart Association even...Your brother is doing just wonderfully. Good Luck!!
How is the high density lipoprotein formed? And where specifically?
Q. Where does it come from?
A. It is made mainly near the blood vessels around the body, but the precursors come from the liver.
http://www.nature.com/nrd/journal/v4/n3/fig_tab/nrd1658_F2.html
There are a few sources with handy diagrams
http://cache.eb.com/eb/image?id=96842&rendTypeId=4
http://www.nature.com/nrd/journal/v4/n3/fig_tab/nrd1658_F2.html
There are a few sources with handy diagrams
http://cache.eb.com/eb/image?id=96842&rendTypeId=4
How does HDL (High density lipoprotein) reduce the risk of atheroma formation,and Coronary Heart Disease?
Q. and what is the effect of low concentration of HDL inside the blood?
A. HDL carries cholesterol from the body tissues to the liver.
Lower HDL levels result in more cholesterol in blood leading to increased risk of atheroma formation,and Coronary Heart Disease.
Lower HDL levels result in more cholesterol in blood leading to increased risk of atheroma formation,and Coronary Heart Disease.
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