Dr Mike MacDonald

LDL particles
Cholesterol, Apolipoprotein B and lipid management
Mike MacDonald

What is the LDL-C to ApoB Ratio?

Table of Contents   Do you want to know your Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) particle size, but don’t want to spend thousands on a nuclear

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Apolipoprotein B
Cholesterol, Apolipoprotein B and lipid management
Mike MacDonald

What is Apolipoprotein B (Apo B)?

Table of Contents ‍ Image Source: FreeImages‍ Lipoproteins are particles that transport fats through the bloodstream. They consist of three main components: triglycerides, cholesterol, and

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No good cholesterol
Cholesterol, Apolipoprotein B and lipid management
Mike MacDonald

Should I be worried if my HDL is low?

Table of Contents High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is often labelled as the “good” cholesterol. However, over the years it has become clear that this label

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Cholesterol, Apolipoprotein B and lipid management
Mike MacDonald

How to lower your ApoB

Table of Contents What are lipoproteins? Cholesterol is an essential substance in the body, used to make some hormones and cell membranes. It needs to

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