News Summary

• ApoB is a protein found on all potentially plaque-forming particles.
• Measuring ApoB gives you a direct estimate of how many of these potentially harmful particles are circulating in your blood.
• Elevated AoB levels may also suggest that your body isn’t efficiently clearing cholesterol from the bloodstream.
• Swapping saturated fats (like those in fatty cuts of meat and butter) for unsaturated fats can help improve lipid profiles.
• Eating a variety of fruits, nuts, seeds, and spices helps cultivate more robust gut microbiome, an important player in how your body processes fats.