To prevent lipoprotein (a) elevation, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.
Behavioral Causes
- High intake of trans fatty acids (10-20 g/day; eg, baked goods, chips, fast-food products, convenience foods, fried foods such as French fries, breakfast cereals with added fat, snacks, confectionery, dry soups).
Drugs that increase lipoprotein (a).
- Growth hormone (STH)
