What is VLDL cholesterol?

What is VLDL cholesterol?

What is VLDL cholesterol? VLDL stands for very-low-density lipoprotein. Your liver makes VLDL and releases it into your bloodstream. The VLDL particles mainly carry triglycerides, another type of fat, to your tissues.

What does it mean if my VLDL is high?

These values might change slightly based on your medical profile or the standards of the laboratory that is performing the cholesterol testing. Abnormal or high VLDL results are above 30 mg/dL. This generally indicates that a patient is at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke, and atherosclerosis.

What does a VLDL level of 30 mean?

Abnormal or high VLDL results are above 30 mg/dL. This generally indicates that a patient is at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke, and atherosclerosis.

What is the composition of VLDL?

The liver releases VLDL into circulation. VLDL is made up of 55 to 65 percent triglycerides, 10 to 15 percent cholesterol, 15 to 20 percent phospholipid, and 5 to 10 percent protein.

Can it be harmful? Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol is produced in the liver and released into the bloodstream to supply body tissues with a type of fat (triglycerides). There are several types of cholesterol, each made up of lipoproteins and fats.

What does a low VLDL level mean?

Low VLDL results are below 2 mg/dL and generally aren’t considered to be a factor in the development of coronary heart disease. Normal VLDL blood test results are in the 2-30 mg/dL range for most patients. These values might change slightly based on your medical profile or the standards of the laboratory that is performing the cholesterol testing.

What should I do if my VLDL is 30?

An elevated VLDL cholesterol level is more than 30 milligrams per deciliter (0.77 millimole/liter). The best way to lower your VLDL cholesterol is to lower your triglycerides. Losing weight and exercising regularly are key, and you might also want to avoid sugary food and alcohol in particular. Medications also can help.

How is VLDL tested?

There is no direct method of testing VLDL with a specific test, however, so most laboratories will report results by calculating this result from your overall triglyceride levels. VLDL is generally about 20% of your total triglycerides.