This screening profile, along with clinical assessment, can be of reliable value for determining overall cardio-metabolic risk. In this profile the following biomarkers are included:
- high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP)
- fasting insulin
- hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
- triglycerides
- total cholesterol, cholesterols LDL, VLDL , HDL, and their oxidative states, as well as their number of particles (advanced lipoprotein profile)
- lipoprotein a [Lp(a)]
- homocysteine
- ferritin
If we are to make an impact on the serious health and economic consequences of these diseases, we need to identify risks early enough for people to make lifestyle modifications or seek medical help, and avoid becoming a part of the rising statistics.