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What is the difference between fat and cholesterol?

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What is the difference between fat and cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a type of lipid just like fats. However, fats can be burned but cholesterol cannot be burned

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How do lipids affect heart health?

Too much LDL ('bad') cholesterol in your bloodstream can form plaque on damaged artery walls. Once there is too much strain on the heart to pump blood then it leads to the onset of hypertension. Few studies suggests that it also affects the pancreas hence it can also lead to diabetes.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Which blood lipid is linked to heart disease?

Low density lipoprotein sometimes known as bad cholesterol is linked to various heart diseases espcially strokes and heart attacks.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is the lipid globule?

Fat globules (also known as mature lipid droplets) are individual pieces of intracellular fat in human cell. The main funvtion of the lipid globule is to store energy in the form of fat.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What's the difference between Triglycerides and Cholesterol?

They both are lipids circulating in blood. Triglycerides are known to store fat whearse cholesterol is known to help in regulating certain hormones in the body.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Is triglyceride a lipid?

Yes, triglyceride is a lipid.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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