Molecules composed of lipids and proteins that carry fats and cholesterol through the bloodstream. Also: Lipoprotein

	Andropause/Male Menopause Recommendation DIM (di-indolmethane)/I3C (Indole-3-Carbinol) "...At the basic level of lipoprotein status, 2-hydroxy and 2-methoxy estrogens are powerful antioxidants..." Aneurysm / Rupture Recommendation Test for Cardiac Risk Factors "The authors of one study concluded that a high level of lipoprotein is an independent risk factor for thoracic aortic atherosclerosis and should be controlled in order to prevent aortic disease including aortic aneurysm..." Cholesterol Level Check As A Treatment "...The USPSTF recommends screening with total cholesterol, HDL-C, and lipoprotein analysis for persons with major coronary heart disease risk factors (e..." Coronary Disease / Heart Attack The Condition "...Such tests include hs-CRP, lipoprotein(a), homocysteine and fibrinogen among others..." Recommendation L-Lysine "...However, when there is an extra quantity of lysine and proline in the blood stream, the Lp(a) attachment sites get blocked by these amino acids creating a "Teflon-like" layer around the lipoprotein particles..." High Total Cholesterol The Condition "...Three main types of lipoproteins exist..." Recommendation Olive Oil "...cholesterol concentrations without reducing the levels of HDL cholesterol, thus leading to favorable changes in the serum lipid profile and possibly to changes in the physico-chemical properties of lipoproteins..." Recommendation Nut and Seed Consumption "...Pecans, for example, will lower total cholesterol, triglycerides, apolipoprotein B and lipoprotein(a)..." Recommendation Plant-Based Nutrition "...Plasma lipoprotein levels in vegetarians: the effect of ingestion of fats from dairy products..." Menopausal Issues Recommendation Soy Isoflavones (genistein, daidzein) "...Total cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins were reduced also in the soy isoflavone group compared to placebo..." Olive Leaf Extract As A Treatment "...More recent studies of oleuropein show that it seems to protect low density lipoprotein from oxidation, thus reducing the LDL (the bad cholesterol)..." Problems Caused By Being Overweight Recommendation Plant-Based Nutrition "...Plasma lipoprotein levels in vegetarians: the effect of ingestion of fats from dairy products..." Vitamin E Related Topic "...As an antioxidant, helps protect cell membranes, lipoproteins, fats and vitamin A from destructive oxidation..."

Last updated: Jul 26, 2007