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Lipoprotein(a): What You Should Know About This Key Protein

Understand the role of lipoprotein(a) in heart health, its impact on cardiovascular risk, and how to manage elevated levels naturally. Read Now!
Rayomand S. Engineer
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Rayomand S. Engineer
Lipoprotein(a): What You Should Know About This Key Protein

What Is Lipoprotein-a (LPA)?

Did you know that, according to the NIH, close to 2.4 billion people in the world have high LP(a) right now? That's 20% to 30% of people around the world. High LP (a) is not an obvious disease but a silent killer that continues to affect the lives and health of billions of people. Don't believe us?

How much literature have you read on diabetes, Cancer, AIDS, Covid, high blood pressure, low blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases? With most of the emphasis being placed on the 'important stuff', LP (a) often goes under the radar.

Do not make the mistake of thinking that high Lp(a) is not essential. While lifestyle diseases like diabetes, CADs, Hypertension, etc., are more widely publicised, Lp(a) gets away with a lot more. LP(a) is like the Carlo Gambino of cardiovascular diseases. He was involved in every illegal activity (the diseases) but never accused of anything significant, continuing to fool everyone with his gentle grandfather's charade.

Increased Lp(a) levels in the blood can cause more cholesterol, which can clog your arteries and cause cardiac issues. You're living your best life, breathing fresh air and eating all the food you can set your greedy eyes on. Suddenly, one fine day, you get a heart attack. Now that the world is slowly increasing its awareness towards healthier living, LP(a) is starting to get the attention it has always deserved.

Intrigued by the sudden rise to fame of this new kid? Let's look at what Lipoprotein A actually is and why your test report says, 'high LP(a) needs attention'.