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Cardiometabolic Health Markers

Blood markers that assess cardiovascular and metabolic health, including cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, and inflammation indicators.

13 biomarkers

About Cardiometabolic Health Markers

Cardiometabolic health markers are essential biomarkers that evaluate your heart and metabolic function. These tests measure cholesterol levels (HDL, LDL, total cholesterol), triglycerides, blood glucose control (HbA1c), and inflammatory markers like hsCRP. Together, they provide a comprehensive picture of your cardiovascular disease risk and metabolic health.

Regular monitoring of these markers helps identify risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome early, allowing for timely intervention through lifestyle changes or medical treatment. Optimal cardiometabolic health is foundational to longevity and overall wellbeing.

All Cardiometabolic Health Markers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most important cardiometabolic markers to test?
Key markers include Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides, HbA1c (blood sugar), and hsCRP (inflammation). ApoB is increasingly recognized as a superior predictor of cardiovascular risk.
How often should I test cardiometabolic markers?
Adults should test lipids every 4-6 years if healthy, or annually if you have risk factors like family history, obesity, or existing conditions. HbA1c should be tested annually for those at risk of diabetes.
What lifestyle changes improve cardiometabolic markers?
Regular exercise, a diet rich in fiber and healthy fats (Mediterranean diet), maintaining healthy weight, avoiding smoking, and limiting alcohol all significantly improve these markers.
What is the difference between HDL and LDL cholesterol?
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is "good" cholesterol that removes other forms of cholesterol from your bloodstream. LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is "bad" cholesterol that can build up in artery walls and contribute to heart disease.

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