So you thought I was here to influence you into getting these GORGEOUS @wearfigs Deep Cranberry scrubs? Add to cart ✨ then get your yearly check up! ✅ WHAT IS “NORMAL” LDL? Let’s talk about it! 📝 Most people think an LDL of 100 mg/dL is “normal.” But normal depends on your risk of developing heart disease (ASCVD score) 🫀 Here’s what major guidelines (ACC 2022) actually say: 🫀 LDL <100 mg/dL — OKAY if your risk is low 🫀 LDL <70 mg/dL — goal if you have moderate to high risk or diabetes 🫀 LDL <55 mg/dL — target if you already have heart disease or very high risk (like high Lp(a) or familial hypercholesterolemia) 💡Quick definitions: 🩸 LDL (“bad” cholesterol): carries cholesterol to arteries → buildup = plaque. 🧬 Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH): a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol from birth. 🧪 Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]: a type of cholesterol particle that’s mostly genetic and raises heart disease risk even when LDL looks “normal.” Your ideal LDL isn’t on...