Non-HDL Cholesterol
Lipids marker
Non-HDL Cholesterol
Total cholesterol minus HDL. Captures all atherogenic lipoproteins (LDL, VLDL, IDL).
PED Notes
Better predictor of cardiovascular risk than LDL alone. AAS worsen this marker by suppressing HDL and elevating LDL/VLDL. Target <2.5 mmol/L for primary prevention. ApoB is an even more accurate cardiovascular risk marker -- consider requesting alongside lipid panel.
When high
Supplements:
- Citrus Bergamot -- 500mg 2x/day
- Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) -- 2-3g/day
Lifestyle:
- Increase dietary fibre
- Reduce refined carbohydrates
- Regular cardio exercise
Which supplements move non-HDL cholesterol enough to matter, and which do not: Best cholesterol supplements on cycle, ranked by evidence.
Educational information, not medical advice. Nothing here is a prescription or a treatment plan, and it does not account for your history, medications or conditions. Use it to ask better questions: bring it to your doctor and decide together. Full disclaimer.
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