# @amandanighbertrd on Instagram

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- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/32651334-amandanighbertrd-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-07-24T17:21:23.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Amanda Nighbert, Registered Dietitian (@amandanighbertrd) — https://gondola.cc/amandanighbertrd

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If you’re only checking total cholesterol for heart health... you’re missing the full picture. 🫀
These are the labs I recommend reviewing every year to truly understand your cardiovascular risk:

🧪 Total Cholesterol – The sum of all cholesterol, but not enough to assess risk on its own.

💥 Triglycerides – A type of fat in the blood; high levels = higher heart disease and insulin resistance risk.

🧬 ApoB – The most predictive marker of heart disease risk. It measures the number of particles that carry cholesterol—not just the amount.

🧨 Lp(a) – A genetic form of cholesterol that increases risk regardless of diet. Ask for this one specifically—it’s rarely included in standard panels.

💪 HDL (“Good” Cholesterol) – Helps remove excess cholesterol from your blood. Higher levels are protective.

🚫 Non-HDL Cholesterol – This includes all the bad cholesterol particles. A stronger predictor of heart disease than total cholesterol alone.

Don’t wait for a diagnosis—be proactive.
📋 Save this list and ask for these labs at your next checkup!

#hearthealth #cholesterolawareness #preventivedealth #labsworthknowing #leanwithamanda #functionalnutrition

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