RISK OF COLON CANCER WITH INCREASED LEVEL OF OX-LDL – (12-09-04)



OXIDIZED LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN LEVELS AND RISK OF COLORECTAL CANCER

I have always stood by the concept that LDL cholesterol does not do damage to us until it gets damaged. However, what if the oxidized LDL (ox-LDL or oxysterols) are merely a marker for the amount of inflammation, and that the increased oxidative stress from the increased inflammation is actually the real culprit? Here we see an increased risk of colon cancer with an increasing level of ox-LDL, with greater than a three fold increase with the higher levels. Serum Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein Levels and Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Case-Control Study Nested in the Japan Collabo..

Read entire article here

James Bogash

For more than a decade, Dr. Bogash has stayed current with the medical literature as it relates to physiology, disease prevention and disease management. He uses his knowledge to educate patients, the community and cyberspace on the best way to avoid and / or manage chronic diseases using lifestyle and targeted supplementation.







Email:



Posted on
Category: Colon / Colorectal Cancer
Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”