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GlossaryVery Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

lipoprotein that transports triglycerides from liver to tissues

Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) is a type of lipoprotein made by the liver that primarily carries triglycerides, a type of fat, to tissues throughout the body. High levels of VLDL in the blood can contribute to the buildup of plaque in arteries, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

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research Causal Effects of Lipids-Related Metabolites on Androgenic Alopecia: A Mendelian Randomization Study

February 2024 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Certain fats in the blood are linked to an increased risk of male pattern baldness.

research Identification of VLDL as a Biomarker for Prewarning of Androgenic Alopecia

April 2024 in “Skin research and technology”

VLDL could be an early warning sign for male pattern baldness.

research Selenium and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Current Knowledge and Future Directions

16 citations , May 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research”

Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.

research Is Prostate-Specific Antigen a Potential New Marker of Androgen Excess in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

16 citations , April 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research”

Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated With Atherogenic Changes in Lipoprotein Particle Number and Size Independent of Body Weight

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated With Atherogenic Changes in Lipoprotein Particle Number and Size Independent of Body Weight

28 citations , February 2011 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

Women with PCOS have unhealthy changes in their cholesterol particles that are not related to their body weight.

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