Apolipoprotein A1
Apolipoprotein A1 is the major protein in HDL, high-density lipoprotein.
Why it matters: A normal or high level of this protein is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, and a low level with a higher risk.
Source · Cleveland Clinic — what it is, why it matters, what moves it
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What is Apolipoprotein A1?
Apolipoprotein A1 is the major protein in HDL, high-density lipoprotein.
What might a high or low Apolipoprotein A1 mean?
A normal or high level of this protein is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, and a low level with a higher risk.
What is the typical reference range for Apolipoprotein A1?
The general-population reference range shown here is 104 – 202 mg/dL. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.
What can affect Apolipoprotein A1?
It may be higher with: Being physically active, Not using tobacco, A low body mass index, The Mediterranean diet, Weight loss, Some medicines such as estrogen and statins, Pregnancy, A family tendency to high apoA1. It may be lower with: Some medicines such as beta-blockers and diuretics, Using tobacco products, Unmanaged diabetes, Kidney failure, A genetic cause.
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