As you may have read in my articles such as here, smaller denser LDL particles have a greater tendency to build up inside arterial walls and form harmful plaque. Plaque buildup increases the risk of blood clots and heart attacks.
The NMR Lipoprofile includes measurements for:
- LDL Particle Number
- LDL Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Particle Number
- Small LDL Particle Number
- LDL Size
This NMR test also provides a calculation for Insulin Resistance. People with insulin resistance have a higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes which can cause a number of health issues including heart disease. In addition to the insulin Resistance Score, this test also measures the 6 components which are used to calculate the IR score.
- Large VLDL Particle Number
- Small LDL Particle Number
- Large HDL Particle Number
- VLDL Size
- LDL Size
- HDL Size
The process is SIMPLE! All you do is place your order. Await confirmation. Schedule to go to the testing facility. Someone will draw a small bit of your blood and you’re out the door. Then await an email notification so you can download your CONFIDENTIAL results! The ONLY drawbacks are that medical testing on your own like this isn’t available in NY, NJ, and RI; and you pay for it–not insurance (but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing because I’ve seen some of these prices less than what is billed to insurance.) You can use an HSA account if you wish.