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Topic: Cholesterol

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High density lipoprotein

Hypercholesterolemia

Very low density lipoprotein

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Triacylglyceride

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Sterol

Steroid

Cell membrane

Simvastatin

Triglyceride

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	Cholesterol and Bile Metabolism
		Cholesterol is an extremely important biological molecule that has roles in membrane structure as well as being a precursor for the synthesis of the steroid hormones and bile acids.
		Cholesterol is transported in the plasma predominantly as cholesteryl esters associated with lipoproteins.
		However, the excretion of cholesterol in the form of bile acids is insufficient to compensate for an excess dietary intake of cholesterol.
	web.indstate.edu /thcme/mwking/cholesterol.html (2843 words)

	Lower Your Cholesterol - High Cholesterol Information
		Cholesterol, a fatty substance (a lipid) that resides in the bloodstream, has two sources; it is either produced by the body or consumed from food products.
		The goal of cholesterol management in the body, is to have a high level of HDL and a low level of LDL cholesterol.
		Cholesterol lowering medications may be prescribed by your doctor if your cholesterol levels do not reach healthy levels thru diet and exercise alone.
	www.aboutcholesterol.org (304 words)

	Cholesterol
		It is attached particularly to low-density lipoproteins as LDL cholesterol as it goes from the liver to the cell.
		Elevated cholesterol is a symptom and not a disease.
		The average cholesterol level for the study population was 229 mg/dl, with an LDL cholesterol of 154 mg/dl.
	www.drlam.com /A3R_brief_in_doc_format/Cholesterol.cfm (5784 words)

	Cholesterol
		Cholesterol is found in cells or membranes throughout the body, and is used to produce hormones, vitamin D and the bile acids that aid the digestion of fat.
		The added cholesterol, together with saturated fat and trans fats from these dietary sources, as well as from other food sources high in trans fats, such as coconut oil, cocoa butter, palm kernel oil and palm oil and partially hydrogenated oils-often found in processed foods -- raise blood levels of cholesterol.
		Blood cholesterol is measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL; a deciliter is one-tenth of a liter).
	www.healthywomen.org /healthtopics/cholesterol/q/L2/88/L1/3 (2044 words)

	High cholesterol level (hypercholesterolaemia)
		Cholesterol and another lipid, triglyceride, are important building blocks in the structure of cells and are also used in making hormones and producing energy.
		Having too much cholesterol in the blood is not a disease in itself, but can lead to the hardening and narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis) in the major vascular systems.
		High cholesterol is also seen in connection with other diseases, such as reduced metabolism (due to thyroid hormone problems, for example), kidney diseases, diabetes and alcohol abuse.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/hypercholesterolemia.htm (1356 words)

	Cholesterol
		Cholesterol is a component of certain food and is needed by your body, but if eaten in excess, it's harmful.
		Cholesterol is found in all food of animal origin, and is also produced by the liver for use in cell membranes, the digestive enzyme bile, and the sex hormones.
		LDLs are the lipoproteins that carry cholesterol from the liver to the tissues of the body; when in excess in the blood, these deposit cholesterol and triglycerides (another type of fat) on the inner walls of the blood vessels.
	health.rutgers.edu /nutrition/cholesterol.htm (1050 words)

	Cholesterol
		Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found among the lipids (fats) in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.
		HDL cholesterol is known as "good" cholesterol because a high HDL level seems to protect against heart attack.
		Since cholesterol is in all foods from animal sources, care must be taken to eat no more than six ounces of lean meat, fish and poultry per day and to use fat-free and low-fat dairy products.
	www.americanheart.org /presenter.jhtml?identifier=4488 (937 words)

	Cholesterol
		Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in all parts of the body.
		The level of cholesterol in the bloodstream is important in determining the risk for various cardiovascular diseases.
		LDLs carry most of the cholesterol in the blood, and the cholesterol and fat from LDLs are the main source of dangerous buildup and blockage in the arteries.
	www.drugs.com /cholesterol.html (2814 words)

	Good and Bad Cholesterol
		Cholesterol is a building block in many important cell components especially the cell membrane and is the starting point for several hormones.
		Cholesterol and cholesterol containing molecules are carried through the blood in particles called lipoproteins.
		Cholesterol in the HDL of the blood is being used for many of the important functions in the body and is less involved with plaque formation.
	www.medicinalfoodnews.com /vol03/issue3/cholest.htm (488 words)

	Cholesterol
		Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is present in all animals, but not in plants (phytosterols are present in plants instead).
		This is controversial – from a statistical standpoint elevated cholesterol in seniors is not as strong a predictor of heart disease as elevated cholesterol in middle aged individuals.
		Margarine lowers cholesterol, but the trans fatty acids created by the chemical process of hydrogenation by which margarine is converted from a liquid into a solid are now clearly associated with significant health risks which offset the benefits of stick margarine with regard to cholesterol lowering.
	www.acsu.buffalo.edu /~shlevy/choles.htm (5865 words)

	What's Cholesterol?
		Cholesterol (say: kuh-les-tuh-rawl) is a type of fat found in your blood.
		LDL cholesterol is more likely to clog blood vessels because it carries the cholesterol away from the liver into the bloodstream, where it can stick to the blood vessels.
		HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, on the other hand, carries the cholesterol back to the liver where it is broken down.
	www.kidshealth.org /kid/talk/qa/cholesterol.html (541 words)

	Cholesterol definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Cholesterol is also necessary to the normal permeability and function of cell membranes, the membranes that surround cells.
		Cholesterol is carried in the bloodstream as lipoproteins.
		Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is the "bad" cholesterol because elevated LDL levels are associated with an increased risk of coronary artery (heart) disease.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2710 (289 words)

	Cholesterol (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Cholesterol is a soft wax-like substance in your bloodstream and in your cells.
		Your body needs cholesterol to produce cell membranes and some hormones and gets this cholesterol in two ways: some of it is made in the body and the rest comes from your diet.
		Cholesterol can't dissolve in the blood and is carried from cell to cell by lipoproteins.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/card/chod/chod_gen_ovw.jsp (561 words)

	Howstuffworks "How Cholesterol Works"
		According to The American Heart Association, high levels of cholesterol are a risk factor for coronary heart disease, the nation's number one killer.
		Over 100 million Americans have cholesterol levels that exceed the recommended total and 20 percent of Americans have levels that are considered high [ref].
		In this article, we will take a look at cholesterol, both why it is needed for normal human--and animal--functions and why at high levels and in many individuals, it can be deadly.
	www.howstuffworks.com /cholesterol.htm (181 words)

	Cholesterol: medical information about high cholesterol, lowering cholesterol levels and heart disease
		Cholesterol is a fatty substance (a lipid) that is an important part of the outer lining (membrane) of cells in the body of animals.
		After a meal, cholesterol is absorbed by the intestines into the blood circulation and is then packaged inside a protein coat.
		HDL cholesterol is called the "good cholesterol" because HDL cholesterol particles prevent atherosclerosis by extracting cholesterol from the artery walls and disposing of them through the liver.
	www.medicinenet.com /cholesterol/article.htm (765 words)

	Cholesterol: What Your Level Means -- familydoctor.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Most of the cholesterol in your body is made by your liver from saturated fat in your diet.
		While some cholesterol is needed for good health, too much cholesterol in your blood can raise your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
		For example, if your total cholesterol level is high because of a high LDL level, you may be at higher risk of heart disease or stroke.
	familydoctor.org /029.xml (531 words)

	What Is High Blood Cholesterol?
		Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in all cells of the body.
		High blood cholesterol on its own does not cause symptoms, so many people are unaware that their cholesterol level is too high.
		Cholesterol can build up on the walls of your arteries (blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body).
	www.nhlbi.nih.gov /health/dci/Diseases/Hbc/HBC_WhatIs.html (507 words)

	High Cholesterol - Vitacost (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		People with high cholesterol are commonly advised to reduce their consumption of dietary cholesterol and saturated fats.
		In a controlled study of people with high cholesterol, coconut oil resulted in higher total and LDL cholesterol levels compared with safflower oil (a polyunsaturated oil), but lower levels compared with butter, while HDL levels were similar for all three diets.
		In another double-blind trial comparing guggul to the drug clofibrate, the average fall in serum cholesterol was slightly greater in the guggul group; moreover, HDL cholesterol rose in 60% of people responding to guggul, while clofibrate did not elevate HDL.
	www.vitacost.com /science/hn/Concern/High_Cholesterol.htm (12492 words)

	Cholesterol and Your Child
		But high levels of cholesterol are known to be a major factor contributing to heart disease and strokes, and the latest medical research shows coronary artery disease has its roots in childhood.
		Because the problems associated with high cholesterol generally don't show up for years, making the connection between kids' health and cholesterol is difficult for many people.
		Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the liver.
	kidshealth.org /parent/medical/heart/cholesterol.html (1344 words)

	The Cholesterol Myths
		Cholesterol is not a deadly poison, but a substance vital to the cells of all mammals.
		A high cholesterol is not dangerous by itself, but may reflect an unhealthy condition, or it may be totally innocent.
		The only effective way to lower cholesterol is with drugs, but neither heart mortality or total mortality have been improved with drugs the effect of which is cholesterol-lowering only.
	www.ravnskov.nu /cholesterol.htm (604 words)

	Low Cholesterol Diet information from HealthCentersOnline - Page 1
		Cholesterol is a waxy fat that is present in all human beings.
		About 80 percent of the cholesterol in the body is manufactured by the liver.
		In contrast, high levels of HDL cholesterol have been shown to reduce some of the harmful effects of LDL cholesterol.
	heart.healthcentersonline.com /cholesterol/cholesterol.cfm (538 words)

	Cholesterol Test Kits
		Cholesterol is needed as a structural element in all cell membranes, and is a building block for some hormones and other essential body functions.
		And, rather than measuring total cholesterol levels, this organization is shifting the focus toward using only the LDL (bad cholesterol) level in its guidelines.
		Many people are told by their doctors that if their HDL (good cholesterol) is high enough they have nothing to worry about.
	www.cholesterolcheck.org (2271 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cholesterol
		In general, you have a greater risk of developing heart disease or atherosclerosis as your level of blood cholesterol increases.
		Some children may be at higher risk due to a family history of high cholesterol.
		In general, you want your total cholesterol to be less than 200 mg/dl, because that level carries the least risk of heart disease.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/002472.htm (755 words)

	High blood cholesterol - MayoClinic.com
		Cholesterol is found in every cell in your body.
		Any cholesterol in your diet is extra — and it's up to no good.
		When there's too much cholesterol in your blood, you may develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/high-blood-cholesterol/DS00178 (233 words)

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