The Truth aboutCholesterol

Real WorldThis Happens Every Day

Cholesterol Myth• Patient:

Hey Doc, How’s My cholesterol?

Doctor:

Looks good. Your total cholesterol 180 Your LDL is normal

Doctor says:You have nothing to worry about.

The Reality

Know Your #’s

•Standard cholesterol tests do not measure the various types and sizes of cholesterol

•Specific markers need to be measured and addressed to decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke

Knowing = Appropriate treatment

Decrease Your Risk

Size MattersWhen it comes to cholesterol

Particle # & Size• LDL-P = the number of LDL particles• “Bad” cholesterol

• HDL-P = the number of HDL particles• “Good” cholesterol

Cholesterol & YOu

•# & Size matter•LDL-P = is likely most important factor

•Goal is <700 (some labs use 900)

HDL• Generally considered “good” cholesterol,

but….

• Remember # & Size matter• Very high HDL is often

Dysfunctional and increases your risk

Relying only on the total cholesterol and only the basic LDL & HDL numbers fails to

Address Your Risk

Ask Your DoctorFor The Real

Numbers

OptionsLipoprotein Particle Analysis (LPP): Spectracell NMR(Nuclear Magnetic Resonance): Liposcience Boston Heart Lab (BHL) Cleveland Heart Lab Berkley Heart Lab (BEHL) : Quest lab Health Diagnostics Lab (HDL) VAP(Vertical Analytic Profile): Atherotec •

Action Steps• Ask your doctor to order advanced lipid profile• Self directed labs• Consider non-pharmacologic options

More To Come• What to do about abnormal cholesterol• Beyond the Statins – other options to treat• Supplements and nutrients to modify

cholesterol #’s

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