Optimal - The Blog
March 29, 2023
Although cardiovascular disease risk assessment in the past has focused on the amount of cholesterol carried by low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles in the blood, research reveals that the number of LDL particles is an even more important factor to consider.
An elevated LDL particle number (LDL-P) is a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than LDL or non-HDL cholesterol levels. Higher LDL-P is associated with systemic inflammation, insulin resistance, high triglyceride levels, and small LDL particles that are more prone to oxidation, which can cause atherosclerosis and heart disease.
A healthy diet, avoiding trans fats, maintaining a healthy weight, and regular exercise can help lower LDL particle number.
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