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Elevated levels of Lipoprotein (a) may increase the risk of Atherosclerosis (and other Cardiovascular Diseases) and may be responsible for many of the toxic effects (e.g> Cardiovascular Diseases) formerly attributed to Cholesterol and Low Density Lipoproteins (LDLs) and elevates levels of Lipoprotein (a) may increase the risk of Heart Attack. Hyperthyroidism may cause elevated Lipoprotein (a) levels. Lipoprotein (a) Reducing Formulation combines Proline, Lysine, Nocotinic Acid and Vitamin C to lower elevated Vitamin C to lower elevated levels of Lipoprotein (a).

Description

Lipoprotein (a) is a type of Lipoprotein that resembles (and is often mistaken for) Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) but also carries the (often detrimental) Apoprotein (a).

Composition of Lipoprotein (a)

Cholesterol comprises 46% of Lipoprotein (a)
Phospholipids comprise 22% of Lipoprotein (a)
Protein (Apoproteins including Apoprotein (a)) comprises 21% of Lipoprotein (a).
Triglycerides comprise 11% of Lipoprotein (a)

Toxic Effects of Lipoprotein (a)

Cardiovascular System

Elevated levels of Lipoprotein (a) may increase the risk of Atherosclerosis (and other Cardiovascular Diseases) and is a component of the atherosclerotic plaque that is implicit in Atherosclerosis.
Lipoprotein (a) may be responsible for many of the toxic effects (e.g. Cardiovascular Diseases) formerly attributed to Cholesterol and Low Density Lipoproteins (LDLs).

Elevated Lipoprotein (a) levels may increase the risk of Intermittent Claudication.
Elevated levels of Lipoprotein (a) may increase the risk of Ischemic Heart Disease.

Elevated levels of Lipoprotein (a) may increase the risk of Heart Attack. Elevated levels of Lipoprotein (a) may increase the risk of (thrombotic) Stroke (due to Lipoprotein (a) inhibiting the ability of Blood Clots to dissolve). Elevated Lipoprotein (a) levels may increase the risk of Preeclampsia.

Metabolism

Lipoprotein (a) may cause the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol.
These Substances may Lower Lipoprotein (a) Levels

Alcohols

Moderate consumption of Alcohol (ethanol) lowers Lipoprotein (a) levels.

Amino Acids

The N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) form of Cysteine may lower the body’s levels of Lipoprotein (a) by up to 70%.
Lysine (5,000 6,000 mg per day) may help to lower Lipoprotein (a) levels via the following mechanism:

Lysyl Residues are a component of the Proteins of the Endothelium (the inner wall of Arteries).
Lysyl Residues attract Lipoprotein (a) which readily adheres to these Lysyl Residues.
Supplemental Lysine diverts Lipoprotein (a) from adhering to the Lysyl Residues in the Endothelium towards the Lysyl Residues contained in “free” Lysine in the bloodstream.

Lipids

Superunsaturated Fatty Acids may lower elevated Lipoprotein (a) levels.

Pharmaceutical Drugs

Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids (A-ASs) may reduce serum Lipoprotein (a) levels:

Testosterone Enanthate may reduce serum Lipoprotein (a) levels.

Peptides

Carnitine may lower elevated Lipoprotein (a) levels.

Quinones

Coenzyme Q10 (120 mg per day) may lower elevated Lipoprotein (a) levels by up to 23%.

Vitamins

The Nicotinic Acid form of Vitamin B3 may lower elevated Lipoprotein (a) levels by up to 35%.
Tocotrienols may help to lower elevated Lipoprotein (a) levels.
Vitamin C may help to lower elevated Lipoprotein (a) levels.

These Foods may Lower Lipoprotein (a) Levels

Oils (Dietary Oils)

• Coconut Oil may lower Lipoprotein (a) levels.
• Palm Oil may lower Lipoprotein (a) levels (although processed Palm Oil may have the reverse effect due to Trans Fatty Acids present in processed Palm Oil).
• Nuts
• Walnuts may lower elevated Lipoprotein (a) levels.
• Seafood
• Regular consumption of Fish (especially Oily Fish) may lower elevated levels of Lipoprotein (a) (due to the Superunsaturated Fatty Acids content of Fish).
• Seeds
• Flax Seeds (ground) may lower Lipoprotein (a) levels.
• Yeasts
• Red Yeast Rice may lower elevated Lipoprotein (a) levels.
  
  

These Substances may Increase the Endogenous Production of Lp(a)

Lipids

Trans-Fatty Acids may increase the body's production of Lp(a).

These Substances may Enhance the Toxicity of Lp(a)

Amino Acids

Lipoprotein (a) may damage the Cardiovascular System more actively in the presence of Homocysteine.

These Ailments may Cause Elevated Lp(a) Levels

Metabolism

Hypothyroidism may cause elevated Lipoprotein (a) levels.

Biochemical Testing of Lipoprotein (a) Levels

Biochemical Testing of Lipoprotein (a) levels provides useful information about potential Cardiovascular Disease risk because high Lipoprotein (a) levels are associated with an increased risk of various Cardiovascular Diseases.

The standard reference range for Lipoprotein (a) varies between laboratories. The following are representative values:

less than 20 mg/dL (normal)
less than 0.24 grams per liter (St Vincents Pathology, Melbourne, Australia)
20 30 mg/dL (borderline high)
greater than 30 mg/dL (high)

Standard reference ranges often differ dangerously from optimal levels. Persons striving for optimal health should aim for Lipoprotein (a) levels of:

less than 14 mg/dL

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