Tag: High-Density Lipoprotein
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Dyslipidemia Unmasked: A Functional Medicine Approach to Identifying and Reversing Its True Root Causes
Dyslipidemia extends far beyond cholesterol, often signaling deeper imbalances like insulin resistance, inflammation, and gut dysbiosis. Advanced biomarkers like ApoB, Lp(a), and hs-CRP uncover these root causes, enabling targeted, lifestyle-based interventions that offer more effective cardiovascular protection than traditional management alone.
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Beyond Good and Bad: Why Your Cholesterol Story Is More Complex Than You Think
The simplistic “good HDL, bad LDL” cholesterol paradigm is outdated. Modern research reveals that particle size, function, and context matter more than absolute numbers. From the LDL paradox to toxic HDL, comprehensive lipid profiling with triglycerides, ApoB, and Lp(a) enables truly personalized cardiovascular risk assessment.