Disease Proof

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Dr. Fuhrman talks about the new research on lipids, lipoproteins, and apolipoproteins as risk markers for myocardial infarction—via The Lancet.

This study reveals that the ApoB/ApoA1 ratio is more predictive of heart attack occurrence compared to cholesterol levels or cholesterol ratios. That means that a high ApoB (Apoprotein B) is not good and a better indicator of risk compared to LDL cholesterol.

Keep in mind that a calculated LDL is not as accurate as a direct LDL and the type of LDL measured in Apoprotein B is even a better predictor. Also the LDL particle number is still likely the most accurate test for heart attack risk.