Includes total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. Reflects how the body processes fats and helps assess the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack, and stroke. Lipid profile abnormalities often accompany insulin resistance and hypothyroidism. Essential for dietary planning and vascular health assessment.
Reference ranges:
Total cholesterol: up to 5.2 mmol/L
LDL: up to 3.0 mmol/L
HDL: ≥ 1.0 mmol/L (men), ≥ 1.2 mmol/L (women)
Triglycerides: up to 2.2 mmol/L (men), up to 1.9 mmol/L (women)
Elevated levels may indicate:Diabetes, hypothyroidism, overeating, genetic lipid disorders
Reduced levels may indicate: Malnutrition, hyperthyroidism, fat deficiency