Non-HDL-Cholesterol

Cholesterol

Non-HDL cholesterol is an important marker of cardiovascular risk and is often considered a better predictor of heart disease risk than LDL cholesterol alone. This is because non-HDL cholesterol includes all cholesterol-containing particles that contribute to atherosclerosis, not just LDL cholesterol.

A high level of non-HDL cholesterol indicates an increased risk of developing heart disease and other cardiovascular complications. This is because non-HDL cholesterol includes LDL cholesterol as well as other cholesterol-containing particles such as very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol and intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL) cholesterol, which can also contribute to the formation of plaque in the arteries.

Monitoring non-HDL cholesterol levels can help healthcare providers assess an individual’s overall cardiovascular risk and make informed decisions about preventive measures and treatment strategies. Lifestyle modifications such as a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, weight management, and smoking cessation can help lower non-HDL cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

In some cases, medications such as statins or other lipid-lowering drugs may be prescribed to further lower non-HDL cholesterol levels and decrease the risk of cardiovascular events. Regular monitoring of non-HDL cholesterol levels is essential to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment interventions and make necessary adjustments to the management plan.

Maintaining healthy non-HDL cholesterol levels is fundamental for preserving cardiovascular health and reducing the risk of heart disease and other related complications.

More Health Markers we can test

  • Adjusted Calcium
  • Alanine Transaminase
  • Albumin
  • Alkaline Phosphatase
  • Antithyroglobulin Antibodies
  • Aspartate Aminotransferase
  • Basophils
  • Basophils percent
  • Beta-hCG
  • Calcium
  • Cereals and Seeds
  • Creatine Kinase
  • Creatinine
  • Egg
  • Eosinophils
  • Eosinophils percent
  • Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
  • Ferritin
  • Fish and Seafood
  • Folate
  • Follicular Stimulating Hormone
  • Free T3
  • Free T4 (thyroxine)
  • Fruit
  • Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
  • Globulin
  • Grass Pollens
  • Haematocrit
  • Haemoglobin
  • HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin)
  • HDL Cholesterol
  • HDL percentage
  • High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
  • Insects and Pollens
  • Iron
  • Legumes and Nuts
  • Low Density Lipoprotein
  • Luteinizing Hormone
  • Lymphocytes
  • Lymphocytes percent
  • Magnesium
  • Mean Cell Haemoglobin
  • Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration
  • Mean Cell Volume (MCV)
  • Mean Platelet Volume
  • Meat
  • Milk
  • Mites
  • Monocytes
  • Monocytes percent
  • Moulds and Yeasts
  • Neutrophils
  • Neutrophils percent
  • Non-HDL-Cholesterol
  • Oestradiol (E2)
  • Other Allergies
  • Pets and Animals
  • Platelet Count
  • Red Cell Count
  • Red Cell Distribution Width
  • Spices
  • Testosterone
  • Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
  • Total Bilirubin
  • Total Cholesterol
  • Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio
  • Total Iron-Binding Capacity
  • Total Protein
  • Transferrin Saturation
  • Tree Pollens
  • Triglyceride
  • Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity
  • Urate (Uric acid)
  • Urea
  • Vegetables
  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin D (25-OH)
  • Weed Pollens
  • White Cell Count