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  • noun Plural form of lipid.

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  • When scientists refer to fat, they usually use the term “fatty acids,” which are part of a group of substances called lipids.

    THE NEW ATKINS FOR A NEW YOU Dr. Eric C. Westman 2010

  • Fatty acids: The scientific term for fats, which are part of a group of substances called lipids.

    THE NEW ATKINS FOR A NEW YOU Dr. Eric C. Westman 2010

  • The Accord trial tested a variety of drugs amounting to three general approaches to improving heart health in more than 10,000 diabetics: intensive control of blood sugar, intensive control of blood pressure and treatment of substances in the blood called lipids, which include cholesterol.

    Abbott's TriCor Underperforms in Diabetes Test Peter Loftus 2010

  • The Accord trial tested a variety of drugs amounting to three general approaches to improving heart health in more than 10,000 diabetics: intensive control of blood sugar, intensive control of blood pressure and treatment of substances in the blood called lipids, which include cholesterol.

    Abbott's TriCor Underperforms in Diabetes Test Peter Loftus 2010

  • When scientists refer to fat, they usually use the term “fatty acids,” which are part of a group of substances called lipids.

    THE NEW ATKINS FOR A NEW YOU Dr. Eric C. Westman 2010

  • The Accord trial tested a variety of drugs amounting to three general approaches to improving heart health in more than 10,000 diabetics: intensive control of blood sugar, intensive control of blood pressure and treatment of substances in the blood called lipids, which include cholesterol.

    Abbott's TriCor Underperforms in Diabetes Test Peter Loftus 2010

  • Fatty acids: The scientific term for fats, which are part of a group of substances called lipids.

    THE NEW ATKINS FOR A NEW YOU Dr. Eric C. Westman 2010

  • Yes, but even with all the ‘bad fats’ the low-carb diet managed to reduce lipids, which is the be all and the end all for the mainstream.

    Is the mainstream starting to turn? | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. 2008

  • My lipids are the same as when I was doing straight Atkins high, but a good ratio.

    Intermittent fasting guest blog | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. 2008

  • Fats and cholesterol are part of the same family of chemical compounds known as lipids, and is either made by the liver, or found in our food.

    Foods that Lower your Cholesterol (knowing LDL and HDL) 2008

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