Lipid Panel — LDL, HDL, Triglycerides
The standard lipid panel measures the main circulating fats. LDL-C is the classic risk marker, but triglycerides and HDL contextualise it — and the TG/HDL ratio is a strong insulin-resistance proxy.
The standard lipid panel measures the main circulating fats — LDL-C is the classic risk marker, but triglycerides and HDL contextualise it, and the TG/HDL ratio is a strong proxy for insulin resistance. Reading the four numbers together tells you far more than LDL alone.
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Three numbers on one line, and the ratio between two of them tells you more than any single one.
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The biomarker
- Name: Lipid Panel — LDL, HDL, Triglycerides
- Units: mg/dL
- Standard reference range: LDL < 130; HDL > 40 (men) / > 50 (women); TG < 150
- Optimal range: LDL < 100; HDL > 60; TG < 100; TG/HDL < 1.5
How to read your result
| Result | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| LDL > 130 | Elevated — pair with ApoB |
| HDL < 40 | Low — consider cardio + monounsaturated fats |
| TG > 150 | High — review carbohydrate and alcohol |
| TG/HDL > 2 | Insulin-resistance signal |
What moves the needle
- Diet. Reduce refined carbs; add fiber and omega-3.
- Movement. Weekly aerobic plus strength work.
- Further testing. Add ApoB and Lp(a) for the full atherogenic picture.
- Retest. 3 months after a change to see the effect.
Why this test is worth asking for
- It is on nearly every basic panel, so the four numbers are usually already available — the value is in reading them together rather than fixating on LDL.
- The TG/HDL ratio doubles as an insulin-resistance signal, linking the lipid panel to metabolic health.
- It sets the baseline for deciding whether to add sharper markers like ApoB and Lp(a).
Related protocols
- Lp(a) — Genetic Cardiovascular Risk
- ApoB — Cardiovascular Risk Marker
- Omega-3 Index — EPA + DHA in Red Blood Cells
Sources
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