LDL & HDL: What are they?
What is a lipoprotein? The simple definition is that it is a combination of fat and protein: Lipo (fat) + protein = lipoprotein. There are several different types of lipoproteins, but most people are familiar with LDL and HDL. LDL stand for low density lipoprotein and HDL stands for high density lipoprotein. A lipoprotein’s primary…
Cholesterol, Friend or Foe?
What do you think of when you hear the word cholesterol? If you are like most people, you think of heart disease or maybe even a big fat ribeye steak. Would you be surprised to find out that cholesterol is actually a molecule that is required for us to sustain life? Without cholesterol we would…