Question 1

Which blood lipid is linked to heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Low density lipoprotein sometimes known as bad cholesterol is linked to various heart diseases espcially strokes and heart attacks.

Question 2

Which blood lipid is linked to heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Low density lipoprotein sometimes known as bad cholesterol is linked to various heart diseases espcially strokes and heart attacks.

Question 3

What is the lipid globule?

Accepted Answer

Fat globules (also known as mature lipid droplets) are individual pieces of intracellular fat in human cell. The main funvtion of the lipid globule is to store energy in the form of fat.

Question 4

What level of triglycerides is dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Levels above 150mg/dl may raise your risk for heart disease. A triglyceride level of 150 mg/dL or higher is also a risk factor for metabolic syndrome

Question 5

What is the difference between fat and cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol is a type of lipid just like fats. However, fats can be burned but cholesterol cannot be burned

Question 6

How do lipids affect heart health?

Accepted Answer

Too much LDL ('bad') cholesterol in your bloodstream can form plaque on damaged artery walls. Once there is too much strain on the heart to pump blood then it leads to the onset of hypertension.  Few studies suggests that it also affects the pancreas hence it can also lead to diabetes.

Which blood lipid is linked to heart disease?

Which blood lipid is linked to heart disease?

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