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  2. Lipid profile - Wikipedia

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    A lipid profile or lipid panel is a panel of blood tests used to find abnormalities in blood lipid ( such as cholesterol and triglycerides) concentrations. [not verified in body] The results of this test can identify certain genetic diseases and can determine approximate risks for cardiovascular disease, certain forms of pancreatitis, and other diseases.

  3. Thyroid function tests - Wikipedia

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    Thyroid function tests (TFTs) is a collective term for blood tests used to check the function of the thyroid. [1] TFTs may be requested if a patient is thought to suffer from hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) or hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), or to monitor the effectiveness of either thyroid-suppression or hormone replacement therapy.

  4. List of cholesterol in foods - Wikipedia

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    The human body makes one-eighth to one-fourth teaspoons of pure cholesterol daily. A cholesterol level of 5.5 millimoles per litre or below is recommended for an adult. The rise of cholesterol in the body can give a condition in which excessive cholesterol is deposited in artery walls called atherosclerosis. This condition blocks the blood flow ...

  5. Got high cholesterol? Here are 5 ways to manage it.

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    Step 5: Take cholesterol medication if needed While Serwer and other doctors encourage patients to try reducing their cholesterol through lifestyle changes, for many, that’s not always possible ...

  6. It’s not just about cholesterol. 1 in 5 have high levels of ...

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    In fact, adult levels of Lp(a) are typically reached by age 5, according to the American College of Cardiology (ACC). Also unlike cholesterol, Lp(a) is not exactly the topic of frequent conversations.

  7. Worried About Your Cholesterol Levels? Try Incorporating ...

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    Chickpeas. Considered a legume, chickpeas are full of fiber which can help lower total cholesterol levels.. Lentils. Another high-fiber food that can help lower cholesterol, according to the ...

  8. Cholesterol - Wikipedia

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    Cholesterol is tested to determine for "normal" or "desirable" levels if a person has a total cholesterol of 5.2 mmol/L or less (200 mg/dL), an HDL value of more than 1 mmol/L (40 mg/dL, "the higher, the better"), an LDL value of less than 2.6 mmol/L (100 mg/dL), and a triglycerides level of less than 1.7 mmol/L (150 mg/dL).

  9. Why High Cholesterol Isn't Always Bad, According to Cardiologists

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    In most contexts, high cholesterol is seen as bad and something to be avoided. There's a good reason for this: High LDL cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries , which increases the ...