The Friedewald and Iranian equations: Fasting triglycerides can seriously distort calculated LDL
Standard lipid profiles provide LDL cholesterol measures based on equations that usually have the following as their inputs …
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Should you drink your coffee filtered?
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Arguably a key reason for this is that coffee has psycho…
Hypervitaminosis A and sweet potatoes
Can consumption of sweet potatoes cause hypervitaminosis A? The answer is “no”, even if you eat ten or more sweet potatoes …
The PCSK9 enzyme, LDL cholesterol, and cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular diseases are currently the leading cause of death in most developed countries. They are particularly common…
Ischemic heart disease among Greenland Inuit: Data from 1962 to 1964
The traditional Inuit diet is very high in animal protein and fat. It also includes plant matter. Typically it is made up pr…
Large LDL and small HDL particles: The best combination
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is one of the five main types of lipoproteins found in circulation, together with very low-de…
Heavy physical activity may significantly reduce heart disease deaths, especially after age 45
The idea that heavy physical activity is a main trigger of heart attacks is widespread. Often endurance running and cardio…
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