What is a Lipid Panel?

By james

Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky

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2. Health Problems

The health problems that can be caused by lipids are many and, as mentioned, they can be severe. Lipids are high in caloric value, and this can lead to obesity. Obesity can place a lot of pressure under the bodies organs as well as impacting the quality of the patient’s life in the short term.

Lipids can also cause the blood vessels to become thicker and/or harder, while they can also cause blockages in the blood flow that can lead to some very serious problems indeed. It is highly advisable that anybody helps to keep their lipid levels down to reasonable levels to help ensure good health in the short term and in the long term.