The anatomy of a VAP test report

The vertical auto profile (VAP) test is an enhanced lipid profile test. It has … read more » The anatomy of a VAP test report

The China Study II: Cholesterol seems to protect against cardiovascular disease

First of all, many thanks are due to Dr. Campbell and his collaborators for col… read more » The China Study II: Cholesterol seems to protect against cardiovascular disease

Postprandial glucose levels, HbA1c, and arterial stiffness: Compared to glucose, lipids are not even on the radar screen

Postprandial glucose levels are the levels of blood glucose after meals. In Wes… read more » Postprandial glucose levels, HbA1c, and arterial stiffness: Compared to glucose, lipids are not even on the radar screen

Niacin and its effects on growth hormone, glucagon, cortisol, blood lipids, mental disorders, and fasting glucose levels

Niacin is a very interesting vitamin. It is also known as vitamin B 3 , or nico… read more » Niacin and its effects on growth hormone, glucagon, cortisol, blood lipids, mental disorders, and fasting glucose levels

Low fasting triglycerides: A marker for large-buoyant LDL particles

Small-dense LDL particles are particles that are significantly smaller than the… read more » Low fasting triglycerides: A marker for large-buoyant LDL particles

LDL, chylomicrons, HDL, and atherosclerosis: A lazy Sunday theory

Notes:   - This post is a joke, admittedly a weird one, which is why it is labe… read more » LDL, chylomicrons, HDL, and atherosclerosis: A lazy Sunday theory

What should be my HDL cholesterol?

HDL cholesterol levels are a rough measure of HDL particle quantity in the bloo… read more » What should be my HDL cholesterol?

Large LDL and small HDL particles: The best combination

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is one of the five main types of lipoproteins fo… read more » Large LDL and small HDL particles: The best combination