08/31/2026
Here’s the part about Lp(a) I want you to remember.
You can look healthy, exercise regularly and still carry cardiovascular risk you can’t see.
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is largely inherited. Lifestyle usually doesn’t change the actual Lp(a) number very much.
But that does NOT mean your lifestyle doesn’t matter.
It means there are really two conversations:
1. What risk did I inherit?
2. What risk factors can I still influence?
That second conversation includes things like blood pressure, cholesterol and ApoB, blood sugar, smoking, physical activity, nutrition, sleep and your overall cardiovascular health.
And ladies, this conversation becomes especially important as we get into our late 30s and 40s.
Because perimenopause isn't only about hot flashes and periods changing.
The menopause transition can also come with changes in cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, body composition and cardiovascular health.
So maybe the question after 35 isn't only:
“How do I lose this weight?”
Maybe we also need to start asking:
“What is happening inside my body that I can't see in the mirror?”
That's why I created my Metabolic Lab Field Guide.
It gives you a simple breakdown of labs and health markers you can learn about and use to have a better conversation with your healthcare provider.
It isn't about diagnosing yourself.
It's about becoming more informed about your own health.
Comment LABS and I'll send you the free guide.
Because you can't manage a risk you don't know exists.
Educational only. Your individual cardiovascular risk and appropriate testing should always be discussed with your healthcare provider.