LDL Cholesterol

Lipids marker

LDL

LDL Cholesterol

Category: Lipids
Unit: mmol/L

Low-density lipoprotein - 'bad' cholesterol associated with heart disease risk.

PED Notes

AAS typically elevate LDL. Combined with suppressed HDL, this creates an atherogenic profile. ApoB is a more accurate measure of atherogenic particle count than LDL alone.

Supplements:

  • Citrus Bergamot -- 500mg 2x/day
  • Red Yeast Rice -- as directed
  • Plant Sterols -- as directed
  • Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) -- 2-3g/day

Lifestyle:

  • Increase dietary fibre (oats, psyllium husk, vegetables)
  • Reduce processed foods and trans fats
  • Regular cardio 3-5x/week
  • If LDL >4.5 mmol/L on-cycle, consider shortening cycle or dropping oral AAS

References:

  • Lamiquiz-Moneo, I., Gine-Gonzalez, J., Alisente, S., et al. (2020). Effect of bergamot on lipid profile in humans: A systematic review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 60(18), 3133-3143. DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2019.1677554
  • Heber, D., Yip, I., Ashley, J. M., Elashoff, D. A., Elashoff, R. M., & Go, V. L. W. (1999). Cholesterol-lowering effects of a proprietary Chinese red-yeast-rice dietary supplement. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 69(2), 231-236. DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/69.2.231
  • Ras, R. T., Geleijnse, J. M., & Trautwein, E. A. (2014). LDL-cholesterol-lowering effect of plant sterols and stanols across different dose ranges. British Journal of Nutrition, 112(2), 214-219. DOI: 10.1017/S0007114514000750
  • Jovanovski, E., Yashpal, S., Komishon, A., et al. (2018). Effect of psyllium fiber on LDL cholesterol and alternative lipid targets. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 108(5), 922-932. DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/nqy115

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Reference Ranges

Standard Range

0 - 3.4 mmol/L

VitalMetrics Range

0 - 4.5 mmol/L

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