ApoB vs LDL Cholesterol: Which Test Really Predicts Heart Disease?
If you’ve been told your LDL cholesterol is “normal” but your doctor still seems concerned or mentioned ApoB you’re not alone. More clinicians are shifting away from LDL cholesterol alone and toward ApoB as a more accurate way to assess heart disease risk. Here’s what ApoB really measures, how it compares to LDL, and why it’s becoming a go-to marker in modern cardiovascular risk assessment.What Is ApoB?ApoB (apolipoprotein B) is a protein found on every cholesterol particle that can cause…

