How to Improve Your Healthspan Using DNA Insights with Dr. Bartek Nogal
Longevity by Design
Importance of Monitoring LDL Levels Based on Genetic Risk
Individuals with a higher polygenic score for LDL should take their LDL levels more seriously and aim to keep them as low as possible to mitigate the increased risk, even if the actual numbers are not very high. Familial hypercholesterolemia is a highly penetrant condition, but polygenic scores play a role in the variability of its expression. By combining blood and DNA tests, a more comprehensive understanding of health indicators can be obtained, revealing insights that neither test alone can provide.
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