Longevity Heart Health Blood Test
$199.00
Longevity – Heart Health Blood Test
Managing cholesterol levels and understanding key lipoproteins is crucial for heart health. LDL, often termed “bad” cholesterol, can lead to plaque buildup in arteries, while HDL, or “good” cholesterol, helps remove LDL from the bloodstream. High levels of Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], which is genetically determined, can also increase cardiovascular risk. Apolipoproteins, specifically ApoA1 in HDL and ApoB in LDL, provide additional insight into lipid metabolism. Additionally, measuring malondialdehyde (MDA) levels is important for assessing lipid peroxidation, which indicates oxidative stress and damage to lipids, further contributing to cardiovascular risk.
Strategies to maintain heart health include a balanced diet rich in healthy fats and fiber, regular physical activity, and lifestyle changes like smoking cessation and moderate alcohol consumption. Regular monitoring through lipid panels and specific apolipoprotein testing is essential to proactively manage and reduce cardiovascular risk.
12 Analytes Tested: Lipid Panel (6 analytes), LDL measured, Lipoprotein a (LP(a)), Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1), Apolipoprotein B (ApoB), Malondialdehyde (MDA), Creatine Kinase (CK), C-Reactive Protein High Sensitivity (CRP-HS)
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Longevity – Heart Health Blood Test
Managing cholesterol levels and understanding key lipoproteins is crucial for heart health. LDL, often termed “bad” cholesterol, can lead to plaque buildup in arteries, while HDL, or “good” cholesterol, helps remove LDL from the bloodstream. High levels of Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], which is genetically determined, can also increase cardiovascular risk. Apolipoproteins, specifically ApoA1 in HDL and ApoB in LDL, provide additional insight into lipid metabolism. Additionally, measuring malondialdehyde (MDA) levels is important for assessing lipid peroxidation, which indicates oxidative stress and damage to lipids, further contributing to cardiovascular risk.
Strategies to maintain heart health include a balanced diet rich in healthy fats and fiber, regular physical activity, and lifestyle changes like smoking cessation and moderate alcohol consumption. Regular monitoring through lipid panels and specific apolipoprotein testing is essential to proactively manage and reduce cardiovascular risk.
12 Analytes Tested: Lipid Panel (6 analytes), LDL measured, Lipoprotein a (LP(a)), Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1), Apolipoprotein B (ApoB), Malondialdehyde (MDA), Creatine Kinase (CK), C-Reactive Protein High Sensitivity (CRP-HS)
