If the cells are injured, this enzyme will be released into the system. Alcohol consumption, liver disease, heart attacks, and other normal factors have been shown to raise this value. Low values are probably not significant. High levels of cholesterol have been associated with an increased risk for heart disease. Low levels of cholesterol are good and need not be evaluated by your personal physician.
Triglycerides are blood fats that are the usual storage form of lipids in the body.
This value can be dramatically affected by a recent meal, thus an eight hour fast is required for accurate results. Low values have not been found to be clinically significant. HDL-Cholesterol is a transport protein which carries cholesterol away from the vessel wall for removal from the body. The higher the HDL value, the lower the risk of coronary artery disease. Exercise and weight loss has been shown to increase your HDL level, while smoking has been shown to decrease it.