VLDL Calculator - Very Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol

VLDL Calculator

• VLDL Calculator Determines very low density lipoprotein cholesterol based on triglycerides value from lipid profile.
• The body needs some VLDL to work properly.
• However, too much can increase a person’s risk of developing other health conditions, including heart disease.

 

Check Other Related Cholesterol Calculators:

• Cholesterol Ratio Calculator
• LDL Calculator
• VLDL Calculator
• Triglycerides Units Converter Calculator
• Cholesterol Units Converter Calculator

 

Steps For VLDL Calculator

1. Enter Your Triglycerides Value (mg/dL)
2. Check Your VLDL

 

VLDL Calculator Formula

VLDL can be determined from the measured triglycerides via

• VLDL = TG/5
• VLDL – C (IF Hyperlipidemia present) = 0.166 x TG

 

VLDL Cholesterol Ideal Range

Parameter	Normal Low	Normal High
Triglycerides	60 mg/dL (0.68 mmol/L)	150 mg/dL (1.69 mmol/L)
VLDL	2 mg/dL (0.1 mmol/L)	30 mg/dL (0.78 mmol/L)

 

• An elevated level of VLDL cholesterol (greater than 30 mg/dL / 0.78 mmol/L), like elevated LDL cholesterol, is considered a risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
• Please note that the above estimation method may become inaccurate at triglyceride levels greater than 400 mg/dL (4.5 mmol/L) because other lipoproteins are usually present.
• Here are VLDL Cholesterol Levels for adults and kids.

 

 

Difference Between VLDL vs LDL

• LDL stands for low density lipoprotein, and it delivers fat molecules to cells.
• VLDL, along with LDL, is considered "bad cholesterol" as it builds upon the walls of arteries.
• Once in circulation, VLDL will come in contact with lipoprotein lipase (LPL), and after various transformations, the composition of the molecule changes, becoming an intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL).
• Around half of IDLs are recognized by receptors in the liver cells and are endocytosed (brought into the cell).
• The rest undergo further modifications and become LDL.
• VLDL cholesterol concentrations are usually estimated from triglycerides but can be measured directly using techniques such as lipoprotein electrophoresis and ultracentrifugation.
• However, these techniques are complex and expensive, usually density lipoprotein employed in research.
• VLDL levels can be decreased by taking steps to decrease triglyceride levels by making healthy lifestyle choices, keeping a healthy diet, losing excess weight, and exercising regularly.

 

VLDL Cholesterol

• VLDL Cholesterol is a type of lipoprotein cholesterol that the liver makes.
• Specifically, VLDL is a type of LDL cholesterol.
• However, while VLDL carries triglycerides, a type of fat, to the body’s cells and tissues, LDL carries mainly cholesterol.

 

Low Density Lipoprotein

• VLDL stands for very low density lipoprotein.
• Lipoproteins are made up of cholesterol, triglycerides, and proteins. They move cholesterol, triglycerides, and other lipids (fats) to around the body.
• VLDL is one of the three main types of lipoproteins.
•  VLDL contains the highest amount of triglycerides.
•  VLDL is a type of "bad cholesterol" because it helps cholesterol build up on the walls of arteries.

 

VLDL Test

• Test Name: Very low density lipoprotein test
• A blood sample is needed.
• Most of the time blood is drawn from a vein located on the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand.
• You may feel slight pain or a sting when the needle is inserted. You may also feel some throbbing at the site after the blood is drawn.
• You may have this test to help assess your risk for heart disease.
• Increased levels of VLDL are linked to atherosclerosis.
• This condition can lead to coronary heart disease.
• This test may be included in a coronary risk profile.

 

How do I know what my VLDL level is?

• There isn't a way to directly measure your VLDL level. Instead, you will most likely get a blood test to measure your triglyceride level.
• The lab can use your triglyceride level to estimate your VLDL level.
• Your VLDL is about one-fifth of your triglyceride level.
• However, estimating your VLDL this way does not work if your triglyceride level is very high.

 

VLDL Test Normal Results

• Normal VLDL cholesterol level is between 2 and 30 mg/dL.
• Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.
• Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
• The examples above show the common measurements for the results of these tests.
• Some laboratories use different measurements or may test different specimens.

 

VLDL Test Risks

The risks associated with having blood drawn are slight, but may include:

• Excessive bleeding
• Fainting or feeling lightheaded
• Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
• Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
• Veins and arteries vary in size from one person to another and from one side of the body to the other.
• Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others.

 

How to check VLDL levels

• Doctors can check VLDL levels as part of a test called a lipid profile.
• This blood test looks at the fats and the fat-like substances, or lipids, in the blood.
• It does not measure VLDL directly.
• Instead, it looks at the levels of triglycerides in the blood.
• Most of these triglycerides will be in the VLDL, which carries them to the cells.
• The test may report triglyceride values in mg/dl or mmol/l.
• Healthcare professionals estimate VLDL by dividing the triglyceride value by five, if the measurement is in mg/dl, or by 2.2 if it is in mmol/l.

 

A lipid profile will also measure:

• Total cholesterol
• HDL
• LDL

 

According to the AACC, it is standard practice to ask people to fast for 9­–12 hours before the test. 

• During this period, they should not eat anything and only drink water.
• However, doctors may sometimes decide that this is not necessary.
• People should also avoid drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours beforehand.

 

Treatment for high VLDL Cholesterol

Many people will be able to lower their bad cholesterol by altering their everyday habits. According to the American Heart Association (AHA)

 

A cardiac diet

Adopting a heart healthy diet means avoiding foods that contain saturated and trans fats. 

 

Foods To Avoid

• Red meat
• Full-fat dairy products
• Fried food
• Processed meat

 

Foods to include

• Lots of fruits and vegetables
• Whole grains
• Low fat or fat-free dairy products
• Poultry
• Fish
• Nuts

 

Tips to Control VLDL Cholesterol

• ‌An inactive lifestyle can increase VLDL levels in your body.
• Exercising keeps you healthy and increases HDL levels while lowering harmful LDL.
• In a 12-week study, researchers found that resistance exercise and aerobic activity reduced the level of LDL in 20 women.
• The study participants only exercised for 15 minutes three times a week.
• The aerobic activities included jumping jacks, walking, and low-intensity Korean dance.
• Exercise can also help you lose weight, which lowers VLDL levels in the body.
• A study with 90 adult male participants found that weight loss reduces the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver.
• If you have any concerns about your cholesterol levels or you have a heart condition, talk to your doctor before making any significant changes in your physical activity or diet.

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Summary

• VLDL is a type of bad cholesterol that can contribute to the risk of heart attack and stroke. Adopting a heart healthy diet, doing more physical activity, refraining from smoking, and maintaining a moderate weight are the best ways to manage cholesterol levels.
• The only way that people can be sure of their cholesterol levels is to ask a doctor for a lipid profile test. Most adults should ideally have this test every 4–6 years.
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Reference

• What Is VLDL Cholesterol? - Cleveland Clinic [1].
• VLDL Cholesterol [2].