Tag: sd-LDL

Small Dense LDL: What It Means And How To Improve It

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Audio updated on April 1, 2026, for Apple device compatibility. This article has been edited for brevity and readability. Small dense LDL is a hidden cholesterol pattern that raises heart disease risk even when standard cholesterol tests look normal, and understanding it can change how you protect your heart. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button…

ApoB vs LDL Cholesterol: Which Predicts Heart Attacks Better

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Cholesterol testing involves measuring LDL (bad cholesterol) and HDL (good cholesterol), but emerging research emphasizes the importance of additional markers like ApoB, ApoA1, and sd-LDL for assessing heart attack risk. ApoB, in particular, provides a direct count of harmful particles, making it essential for accurately evaluating cardiovascular health, especially in at-risk individuals.