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Plasma oxidized LDL: a predictor for acute myocardial infarction? – (03-31-03)
James Bogash
Plasma oxidized LDL: a predictor for acute myocardial infarction?
Remember that LDL cholesterol itself does not do damage to the body until it gets damaged itself through oxidation (sometimes termed oxysterols). Here we see the development of yet another tool to assess heart disease risk. Keep in mind that, even with high cholesterol, high intakes of antioxidants can serve to protect the LDL particle from being damaged.
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