Lipid & Cardiovascular

A deep dive into cardiovascular risk markers. AAS universally damage lipid profiles (crushed HDL, elevated LDL), and this panel provides a complete picture including advanced markers like ApoB and Lp(a).

When to Test

Fasted (12 hours minimum). Mid-cycle for damage assessment, or mid-cruise to confirm recovery.

Testing Frequency

Every cycle and every 6 months on cruise/TRT. More often if baseline lipids are poor.

Markers in This Panel(9)

Total Cholesterol

Lipids

Overall lipid level; AAS shift the ratio unfavourably.

Ref: 0 – 5.5 mmol/L

HDL

Lipids

The most AAS-sensitive lipid marker. Can drop 30-70% on cycle.

Ref: 1 – 999 mmol/L

LDL

Lipids

Directly atherogenic; rises on most AAS, especially orals.

Ref: 0 – 3.4 mmol/L

Triglycerides

Lipids

Elevated by insulin resistance, high-carb diets, and some compounds.

Ref: 0 – 2 mmol/L

Non-HDL Cholesterol

Lipids

Captures all atherogenic particles; better predictor than LDL alone.

Ref: 0 – 2.5 mmol/L

ApoB

Lipids

Gold-standard marker for atherogenic particle count. One ApoB per LDL/VLDL particle.

Ref: 0 – 1.2 g/L

Lp(a)

Lipids

Genetically determined cardiovascular risk factor. AAS do not change Lp(a) significantly.

Ref: 0 – 75 nmol/L

CRP

Inflammation

Vascular inflammation marker; elevated CRP adds to lipid-based risk.

Ref: 0 – 5 mg/L

Homocysteine

Inflammation

Independent cardiovascular risk marker; treatable with B vitamins.

Ref: 5 – 15 umol/L

Related Compounds

StanozololOxandroloneMethandrostenoloneTrenbolone Acetate

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