Protein fat
Lipoproteins are composed of lipid droplets surrounded by a layer of fat associated with phosphorus-containing chemical groups called Phospholipid. They are characterized as amphipathic. The polar layer containing phosphorus is bound Outward, ie towards the water, making it transmissible through blood.
Analysis of protein fat
Lipoprotein tests are an indicator of the quality of cholesterol in the blood, which does not show the normal lipid profile. The normal lipid test gives quantitative results for both total cholesterol in the blood, low lipoprotein Low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides. Protein lipoprotein is divided into other subtypes by size and density.
Types of protein fat and reference readings
It is necessary to fast for 12 to 14 hours before the examination. Reference readings are based on fasting, and the values and readings vary according to age. However, in persons over the age of 18 years, they are as follows in milligrams / deciliters:
| Type of protein fat | Natural readings | Irregular readings |
|---|---|---|
| Total cholesterol 1 (Total Cholesterol) | Less than 200 | 200-239 (upper border) 240 or higher (high) |
| Triglyceride 1 (Triglycerides) | Less than 150 | 150-199 (Upper border)
200-499 (high) 500 or more (very high) |
| LDL cholesterol 2 (LDL-Cholesterol) | Less than 100 | 100-129 (top of the favorite reading)
130-159 (upper border) 160-189 (high) 190 or more (very high) |
| Low-density lipoproteins (LDL triglycerides) | 50 or less | – |
| Lipoprotein (B): Apolipoprotein B | Less than 90 | 90-99 (top of the favorite reading)
100-119 (within upper limits) 120-139 (high) 140 or more (very high) |
| High density cholesterol 2 (HDL Cholesterol) | 40 or more (for males)
50 or more (for females) |
– |
| Cholesterol is very low density (VLDL Cholesterol) | Less than 30 | – |
| Triglycerides are very low in density (VLDL triglycerides) | Less than 120 | – |
| Cholesterol is very low beta-density (Beta VLDL Cholesterol) | Less than 15 | – |
| High-density lipoproteins (Beta VLDL triglycerides) | Less than 15 | – |
| Chylomicron Cholesterol | The amount of blood in the blood must be undetectable | – |
| Chylomicron Triglycerides | The amount of blood in the blood must be undetectable | – |
| Cholesterol (Lp (a) cholesterol) | Less than 3 | – |
| Lipoprotein X (lipoprotein X) | Its quantity in the blood must be undetectable | – |
1 According to the National Cholesterol Education Program’s recommendations,
2 According to the recommendations of the National Lipid Association,
Importance of Protein Fat Analysis
Knowing the size of cholesterol molecules is very important in addition to knowing the numerical value of total cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins. The speed of the direction and the passage of cholesterol to the blood vessels depend on the size and number of LDL cholesterol. The smaller the volume of LDL molecules, Less cholesterol is becoming easier to direct and go to the blood vessels. Similarly, high-density lipoproteins do not contain a large amount of cholesterol, so cholesterol will not be removed from blood vessels in people with a high proportion of low-density lipoproteins as in people with the largest volume. Low-density lipoproteins also reduce the numerical value of total cholesterol. People with high levels of low-density lipoproteins or low-density lipoproteins may be more likely to develop coronary disease, although their overall cholesterol and LDL cholesterol are low.
Effect of Diet in Protein Fat Analysis
Unsaturated fats (omega-3s), such as fish oil, are substances that reduce cholesterol and triglycerides significantly. Monounsaturated Fatty Acids and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, such as those found in olive oil, peanuts, and sunflower oil, also reduce cholesterol in the blood. Foods rich in saturated fats are associated with increased cholesterol levels in the blood.