Lipid

Type:

Primary Function:

Vital blood fat found in almost all body cells, essential for cell membrane structure and hormone production

Normal Values:

<5.2 mmol/L

Pathological Values:

>5.2 mmol/L (Hypercholesterolemia)

Symptoms/Pathology in Deficiency:

Symptoms/Pathology in Increase:

-

Fatigue, chest pain, atherosclerosis

Elevated cholesterol levels increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes.

Dietary Sources:

Meat, dairy products, eggs