T he necessity of a fasting lipid panel for assessment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk has been assumed now for decades. The rationale for this position has been the estimation of levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), a major risk factor for ASCVD, by correcting for nonfasting changes in plasma triglycerides using the so-called Friedewald equation develop...

Introduction: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in serum is the basis of diagnosis, classification and management hypercholesterolemia as per current recommendations Adult Treatment Panel III National Cholesterol Education Program. Friedewalds formula used most laboratories to measure LDL-C indirectly. But, not reliable always. Now-a-days, various homogenous assay kits for dire...

Background: Non-medical therapy is needed to reduce blood lipid levels and prevent atherosclerosis. Foods that contain Isoflavones can improve profiles in the blood.Aim: To determine effect of soya genistein supplementation various doses on total cholesterol, Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), High (HDL), Triglycerides male Sprague-Dawley rats.Methods: 35 rats aged 6-8 weeks were divided into 7 gro...