Low Density Lipids
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Low density lipoprotein — Lipoprotéine de basse densité Pour les articles homonymes, voir LDL. Les lipoprotéines de basse densité (ou LDL pour Low density lipoprotein en anglais) sont un groupe de lipoprotéines de types et de tailles variables (18 à 25 nm de… … Wikipédia en Français
Very low-density lipoprotein — (VLDL) is a type of lipoprotein made by the liver. VLDL is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins (chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL, HDL) which enable fats and cholesterol to move within the water based solution of the blood stream. It is… … Wikipedia
Low-carbohydrate diet — Low carbohydrate diets or low carb diets are dietary programs that restrict carbohydrate consumption usually for weight control or for the treatment of obesity. Foods high in digestible carbohydrates (e.g. bread, pasta) are limited or replaced… … Wikipedia
low-densitylipoprotein — low density lipoprotein n. Abbr. LDL A complex of lipids and proteins, with greater amounts of lipid than protein, that transports cholesterol in the blood. High levels are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary heart… … Universalium
Medical research related to low-carbohydrate diets — Low carbohydrate diets became a major weight loss and health maintenance trend during the late 1990s and early 2000s.[1][2][3] While their popularity has waned recently from its peak, they remain popular.[4][5] This diet trend has stirred major… … Wikipedia
Blood lipids — (or blood fats) are lipids in the blood, either free or bound to other molecules. They are mostly transported in a protein capsuleFact|date=September 2008, and the density of the lipids and type of protein determines the fate of the particle and… … Wikipedia
High-density lipoprotein — High density lipoproteins (HDL) is one of the 5 major groups of lipoproteins (chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL, HDL) which enable lipids like cholesterol and triglycerides to be transported within the water based blood stream. In healthy individuals … Wikipedia
verylow-density lipoprotein — very low density lipoprotein n. Abbr. VLDL A lipoprotein containing a very large proportion of lipids to protein and carrying most cholesterol from the liver to the tissues. * * * … Universalium
LDL — Low Density Lipids. The levels are usually indicative of liver function and metabolic tendencies, and the relative proportions of LDL, VLDL and HDL show relationships between caloric intake, anabolic energy, skeletal muscle metabolism and… … Herbal-medical glossary
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