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VLDL

Results and Values

What do the test results mean?

Normal VLDL levels are 25% to 50% of total cholesterol. Higher amounts are linked to a higher risk of heart disease.

Reasons for high VLDL levels can include:

hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid gland

high alcohol intake

chronic liver disease, such as cirrhosis

multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer

Cushing's syndrome, a condition caused by too much of a hormone called cortisol in the body

deficiency of an enzyme that breaks down lipids

Low levels of VLDL can result from:

an inherited tendency toward low LDL and VLDL levels

abnormally low levels of protein in the blood, called hypoproteinemia. This may be the result of malnutrition, bowel problems, or severe burns.

an hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid gland

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