Why Non-Fasting Cholesterol Tests Compromise Diagnostic Accuracy
Clinical guidelines now permit non-fasting cholesterol tests, but acute postprandial lipemia distorts serum triglycerides and calculated LDL markers.
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Why Cholesterol Rises During Menopause: Estrogen, Vascular Repair, and Particle Quality
A surge in cholesterol during menopause reflects an adaptive physiological response to declining estrogen and altered vascular defense mechanisms.
Bile Acid Synthesis: The Overlooked Pathway Driving Cholesterol Clearance
Bile acid synthesis in the liver accounts for half of daily cholesterol turnover, shaping circulating LDL levels and fat-soluble vitamin uptake.
Rethinking Lipid Risk: Why VLDL Levels Determine the Impact of High LDL Cholesterol
Elevated LDL cholesterol carries a strikingly different cardiovascular risk profile depending on circulating VLDL levels and underlying metabolic clearance.
Vitamin D and Cardiometabolic Risk: Why Baseline Status and Age Dictate Results
Evaluating how vitamin D supplementation influences blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and glycemic control across different age groups and baseline blood levels.
Rethinking Cholesterol Guidelines: Why Your LDL Number Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
Standard cholesterol panels miss the true drivers of heart disease, masking how insulin resistance and particle size shape vascular health.