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Hypolipidemia--Low Lipid Diseases

Low lipid diseases, also know as hypolipidemia , is a group of disorder where there is too little cholesterol and/or triglyceride present in the blood.
What Is Tangier Disease?
Tangier disease is a very rare, inherited condition that results in very low levels of HDL cholesterol.
Abetalipoproteinemia: An Inherited Condition of Very Low Cholesterol Levels
Inherited conditions of very low cholesterol levels, like abetalipoproteinemia, can have many health complications.
Causes of Very Low Cholesterol Levels
Hypolipidemia, a condition characterized by very low cholesterol levels, can be caused by your genes or a medical condition.
Hypolipidemia
Hypolipidemia is a condition where cholesterol levels are abnormally low without the use of cholesterol lowering drugs.
Can Low Cholesterol Cause Stomach Cancer?
Research has determined that stomach cancer may be caused by your cholesterol being too low. There hasn't been a lot of research that has examined what happens when your cholesterol is too low. However, this study establishes a link between stomach cancer and cholesterol.
Introduction to Hypolipoproteinemias
Hypolipoproteinemia is a general term used for individuals who do not produce enough cholesterol and/or triglyceride in their bodies. Although relatively rare, these disorders can be just as detrimental as having too many lipids in the blood.
About Abetalipoproteinemia
A brief explanation about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of abetalipoproteinemia.
Patient Information--Familial Hypoalphalipoproteinemia
A brief, patient-friendly introduction to hypoalphalipoproteinemia and how it can be treated.
A Molecular Explanation of Abetalipoproteinemia
A detailed molecular explanation of the disorder abetalipoproteinemia, including mutations in the apolipoprotein B gene and the microsomal triglyceride transfer protein as plausible causes of this rare disorder.
A Clinical Explanation of Abetalipoproteinemia
Clinically-orientated information about abetalipoproteinemia.
A Technical Review of Hypobetalipoproteinemia
A technical review of the molecular genetics and causes of hypobetalipoproteinemia with a link to a free full article about it in the Journal of Lipid Research.
Abetalipoproteinemia Support
This group is for people diagnosed with the rare disorder abetalipoproteinemia, which is also known as Bassen-Kornzweig syndrome. This group is opened to anyone with questions, information or just wanting an open discussion about abetalipoproteinemia.
Hypolipoproteinemia--Definition and Diagnosis
A brief definition of hypolipoproteinemia, what causes it, and how it is generally treated.
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