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 magnetic resonance test? (Doesn’t everybody…? )The low density lipoprotein cholesterol to Apolipoprotein B (LDL-C/ApoB) ratio is a simple metric that can be used to approximate LDL particle size for less […]
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 apolipoprotein (apo). Fats are not water soluble so they need a protein to package them up so they can be transported in the blood. ApoB is one of those packaging […]
A longevity audit: The starting point to optimizing your lifespan and healthspan
Table of Contents Introduction You are going to die! Unfortunately, it is the only certainty in life. At some point, we all start to think about our own mortality. Maybe it is prompted by a health scare? or maybe you have kids or grandkids and you would like to see them grow up? You start […]