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Heart and Metabolic panel
Goes deeper than a standard cholesterol test with ApoB and Lp(a), the markers most closely tied to heart risk, plus insulin resistance and inflammation.
LDL cholesterol explained: targets, and what actually lowers it
LDL cholesterol is the main driver of artery plaque, and your target depends on your overall risk. Here is what the South African and European guidelines say, and what makes a real difference.
Read article →ApoB: the particle count behind heart risk
ApoB counts the number of cholesterol carrying particles that can enter your artery walls. It can reveal risk that a standard LDL result misses.
Read article →Lp(a): the inherited heart risk marker worth testing once
Lp(a) is a cholesterol particle whose level is set mostly by your genes. About one in five people have a raised level, and most do not know it.
Read article →hs-CRP: inflammation and heart risk, and why infection distorts it
hs-CRP picks up low grade inflammation linked to heart disease. It is only meaningful when you are well, because a cold or injury can push it far higher.
Read article →Triglycerides and HDL: what they say about your metabolic health
High triglycerides and low HDL often travel together, and together they are one of the clearest early signs of insulin resistance. Here is how to read them and what moves them.
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