It’s LDL-P that matters for cardiovascular risk, not LDL-C. So how can we determine the health of our LDL-P? The “poor man’s method” is the Triglyceride to HDL ratio. This helps estimate the size of your LDL particles. While the number is what matters most, much research suggests that the Triglyceride to HDL ratio provides valuable information into insulin resistance and metabolic health. If your triglyceride/HDL ratio is less than 2, you’re trending towards Pattern A, or more large, buoyant LDL particles that are less inflammatory. If your triglyceride/HDL ratio is more than 2, you’re trending towards Pattern B, or more small, dense LDL particles that are more inflammatory. Some experts believe the Triglyceride/HDL ratio should be closer to 1:1 instead of 2:1. Best Practice - The most frequently used and guideline recommended test that can count the number of LDL particles is the NMR LipoProfile. In addition to counting the number of particles – the most important predictor of risk – NMR can also measure the size of each lipoprotein particle, which is valuable for predicting insulin resistance in drug naïve patients, before changes are noted in glucose or insulin levels. For a more in-depth explanation on how to properly interpret your blood results, check out this awesome interview by @levels with Casey Means, MD and @RobertLustigMD with the excellent corresponding blog post at https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-understanding-your-cholesterol-panel-and-metabolic-blood-tests. Source: Clinical implications of discordance between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and particle number: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21392724/. High Cholesterol on Low Carb Diet Series: Part 1: https://youtube.com/shorts/B7qlYPehLt0 Part 2: https://youtube.com/shorts/NprIgvAKMm8 Part 3: https://youtube.com/shorts/K67UQwkp3GE **Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to this channel for more health tips.** // R E S O U R C E S 👉 Join Zivli - Personalized online course and coaching program to reverse insulin resistance, lose weight, and prevent disease. - https://www.zivli.com/join 📞 Free Zivli Discovery Call - Get your Zivli questions answered and learn if it's a good fit for you. - https://calendly.com/d/d4h-cyn-h3v/zivli-discovery-call Free Masterclass | How to Lower Insulin Resistance & Inflammation - https://www.zivli.com/masterclass Free Ultimate Food Guide | What to Eat to Lower Insulin, Burn Fat, & Build Muscle - https://www.zivli.com/ultimatefoodguide Free Weight Loss Mindset Training - https://www.zivli.com/freeaudio Free Master Your Macros Training Videos - https://www.zivli.com/macros Free Quiz - Which Type of Weight Loss Plateau Do You Have? - https://www.zivli.com/quiz 🥤Get the HLTH CODE Meal Replacement Shake by Dr. Bikman at https://gethlth.com/?rfsn=5986322.ea9.... Use the coupon code ZIVLI for 15% off your first order. // V I D E O S Low Carb & Sugar Lifestyle Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5_RBZm7ejTtyqyOa8pN9w9FlMs0PV1nG Shorts Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5_RBZm7ejTtjQAYz3nSjtq0b8M-pclct Lower Blood Sugar & Reverse Prediabetes Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5_RBZm7ejTv6TcrZNhMn1fjGFcy_W1I8 // F O L L O W ▸ website | https://www.zivli.com/ ▸ email | support@zivli.com ▸ apple podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reshape-your-health-with-dr-morgan-nolte/id1494789211 ▸ instagram & TikTok | @drmorgannolte // D I S C L A I M E R Dr. Morgan Nolte is a doctor of physical therapy and a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Nolte and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Zivli, LLC and Morgan Nolte, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this video or site. This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. https://youtube.com/shorts/K67UQwkp3GE #cholesterol #ldl #lowcarb #insulinresistance