Friedewald equation

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A formula used to estimate LDL cholesterol levels based on total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. It was developed in the 1970s but has limitations, especially with high triglycerides.

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#21 – Tom Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA – Part II of V: Lipid metrics and cholesterol regulation

#21 – Tom Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA – Part II of V: Lipid metrics and cholesterol regulation

Peter Attia MD

A formula used to estimate LDL cholesterol levels based on total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. It was developed in the 1970s but has limitations, especially with high triglycerides.