Posts Tagged ‘HDL’

size of HDL, LDL matters, large lipoproteins and role of LDL – bad cholesterol or HDL – good cholesterol

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

small size LDL has bad health effect compared to large size LDL. small LDL seems to trigger the process of atherosclerosis more compared to large LDL. HDL also comes in various sizes and large HDL seems to do a very good job of hauling the cholesterol back to the liver. HDL also has very good anti oxidant effect.

large lipo proteins also may be a clue to longevity. a modest amount of exercise is best way to increase the size of LDL and HDL. transfat promotes smaller size LDL particles thus making transfat more dangerous for your health.

smaller LDL particles are also found in people who have insulin resistance syndrome. LDL particle size is also found to be inversely proportional to total triglycerides.

atherogenesis is the formation of lipid deposits in the arteries, smaller LDL particles and high TG – triglycerides are key factors in the  formation of plaque in the lining of the arteries

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Best way to loose Weight low-carb or low fat?

Tuesday, July 18th, 2006

Diet is only one approach to healthy weight loss. Exercise is another equally important component.

It appears that low-carb, high protein diets are not as popular as they once used to be. However researches are still interested in finding out if low carb diet is better than low fat diet ?. One of the recent studies published in Archives of internal medicine suggests that there may be benefits and disadvantages to both the choices

The study found that in short term low carb dieters lost more than low fat dieters , but the differences were not as significant after first year.

Even though low carb diet increased the HDL (good cholesterol), it also increased the LDL (bad cholesterol).

Study also found that even though more people were able to stick with low carb diet, after about an year – it was difficult for people to continue their diets.

So is their a best way to loose weight ? It depends on your nature, if you have the tenacity to continue with regular regimen of healthy eating and exercise and enjoy the process then you may be able to loose weight and also tone your body.

Get a good balance of good carbs – fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains. Also get a good fats from olive oil and avocados. And don’t forget yoga poses or other form of exercise.

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