cholesterol
Waxy blood fat
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in blood and cell membranes, essential for producing hormones and vitamin D.
The term usually appears in health contexts distinguishing HDL ("good cholesterol") from LDL ("bad cholesterol"): My doctor wants me to lower my cholesterol.
High cholesterol levels increase risk of heart disease, making it a common target of dietary intervention and medication.
Sudden brain blood blockage
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- arterialOf major vessels
- blockageObstruction halting movement
hypertension · obesity · diabetes · prevention · screening · lifestyle · coronary
Beneficial blood lipid
- LDLHarmful blood lipid abbreviation
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- lipoproteinFat-and-protein blood particle
- polyunsaturatedMultiple double bonds present
monounsaturated · omega-3 · omega-6 · phospholipids · esterified
Thin tissue sheet
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- sterolWaxy membrane compound
- precursorSomething that comes first
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
homeostasis · myelin · cellular · lipid-soluble · adrenal · corticosteroids · estrogens · androgens
Reproductive cells in shells
- butterSolid fat from cream
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
- cheeseFermented milk solid
dietary · trans-fat · shrimp · bacon · cream · lard · beef · pork
Living production of molecules
- acetyl-CoAActivated two-carbon metabolic intermediate
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
- catabolismMetabolic molecular dismantling
- absorptionProcess of taking in
excretion · esterification · receptor-mediated · endocytosis
Lipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
- atorvastatinCholesterol-lowering statin drug
- niacinB-vitamin for metabolism
- side-effectsSecondary, unintended outcomes
Cereal grain for porridge
- avocadoCreamy tropical pit fruit
- nutsSeeds in shells
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- mackerelSwift, oily ocean fish
almonds · walnuts · flaxseeds · fiber · phytosterols · legumes · barley · beans
Deliberate food avoidance
- ratioComparative numerical relation
- borderlineEdge of acceptability
- elevatedRaised above usual level
- desirableWorth having or seeking
stroke
Sudden brain blood blockage
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- arterialOf major vessels
blockage · hypertension · obesity · diabetes · prevention · screening · lifestyle · coronary
HDL
Beneficial blood lipid
- LDLHarmful blood lipid abbreviation
- triglyceridesThree-chained fat molecules
- lipoproteinFat-and-protein blood particle
polyunsaturated · monounsaturated · omega-3 · omega-6 · phospholipids · esterified
membrane
Thin tissue sheet
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- sterolWaxy membrane compound
- precursorSomething that comes first
hormones · homeostasis · myelin · cellular · lipid-soluble · adrenal · corticosteroids · estrogens · androgens · testosterone
eggs
Reproductive cells in shells
- butterSolid fat from cream
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
cheese · dietary · trans-fat · shrimp · bacon · cream · lard · beef · pork
biosynthesis
Living production of molecules
- acetyl-CoAActivated two-carbon metabolic intermediate
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
- catabolismMetabolic molecular dismantling
absorption · excretion · esterification · receptor-mediated · endocytosis
statins
Lipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
- atorvastatinCholesterol-lowering statin drug
- niacinB-vitamin for metabolism
- side-effectsSecondary, unintended outcomes
oats
Cereal grain for porridge
mackerel · almonds · walnuts · flaxseeds · fiber · phytosterols · legumes · barley · beans · heart-healthy
fasting
Deliberate food avoidance
- ratioComparative numerical relation
- borderlineEdge of acceptability
- elevatedRaised above usual level
- medicinedoctor, doctors, hospital, medicine, surgery
- heart healthheart disease, heart-healthy diet, heart attack, cardiologist, heart failure
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- nutrition factsvitamins, minerals, calories, protein, fiber
- nutrition termscalorie, high protein, balance, low-fat, low fat
- food labelsnutrition facts, ingredient list, ingredients, ingredients list, calories
cholesteroltriglycerides
Three-chained fat molecules
triglyceride · HDL · phytosterols · fatty acids · phospholipids
cholesterolfiber
Plant-based digestive aid
soluble fiber · antioxidants · whole grains · omega-3 fatty acids · omega-3s
- high cholesterolExcess blood lipids
- bad cholesterolHarmful blood fat
- good cholesterolBeneficial blood lipid
- LDL cholesterolHarmful blood fat transporter
- cholesterol levelsBlood fat measurements
- low cholesterolReduced blood fat levels