The Neuro Experience #333: BLOODWORK 101: How To Interpret Your Blood Panels & Which Blood Markers Are Most Important For Health | Dr Casey Means & Dan Garner
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Mar 19, 2024 
Learn how to interpret your blood panels for optimal health from Dr. Casey Means and Dan Garner. Delve into markers like Vitamin D, Cholesterol, ApoB, and more. Discover the impact of refined sugar on LDL levels, the importance of optimal values, and the cortisol to DHEA sulfate ratio for muscle growth and immune function.
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LDL Cholesterol Context
- LDL cholesterol levels alone don't fully indicate cardiovascular risk.
- The ratio of small, dense LDL (bad) to large, fluffy LDL particles matters more, and can be estimated by the triglyceride to HDL ratio.
Metabolic Health Biomarkers
- Optimal metabolic health is indicated by five key biomarkers: fasting glucose, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, waist circumference, and blood pressure.
- Aim for tighter ranges than standard "normal" values for better metabolic health.
Cholesterol Types
- HDL cholesterol is considered "good" because it removes cholesterol from the body.
- Small, dense LDL cholesterol is more dangerous than large, fluffy LDL, and is increased by insulin resistance and high sugar diets.