Apolipoproteins (apo) such as apoB, apoC and apoE, coat lipoprotein particles and serve a number of functions including the transport of lipids in the blood and recognition of lipoprotein ...
TG and cholesterol are packaged to form chylomicrons in the epithelial cells of the intestines. Chylomicrons circulate through the intestinal lymphatic system. In the blood, circulating ...
Cold weather tightens blood vessels, raising blood pressure and making the heart work harder. Shivering and reduced activity can also increase cholesterol. Here’s why taking care of your heart becomes ...
or “bad” cholesterol, which can build up in blood vessels, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or “good” cholesterol, which helps remove LDL. Dietary management can help a person manage ...