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4. Cardiometabolic Health & Circulation

 

 

Intro

 

Your cardiometabolic markers provide insight into lipid balance, circulation-related patterns, and long-term vascular trends.

This section breaks down the markers that influence heart health, blood vessel stability, and overall cardiometabolic resilience — in a clear, structured, science-informed format.

 

These markers are part of your VitaCode blood analysis and are interpreted to highlight patterns that may relate to lifestyle, nutrition, activity, and genetic influences.

 

 

How we use these markers

 

We evaluate your markers using structured, science-based reference models to identify patterns and tendencies that may benefit from lifestyle, nutrition, and activity adjustments.

The focus is on making complex lab data easier to understand and more actionable in everyday life.

 

The insights on this page:

 

  • do not diagnose or rule out cardiovascular disease

  • do not replace clinical evaluation, imaging, or specialist care

  • are intended as non-medical, informational input to support your health decisions and conversations with your doctor

 

They can help highlight early tendencies related to lipid balance, circulation efficiency, and long-term cardiometabolic strain.

 

 

Core Markers

 

  • LDL Cholesterol

  • HDL Cholesterol

  • Total Cholesterol

  • Triglycerides

  • ApoB

  • hs-CRP (High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)

  • Lipoprotein(a)

  • Homocysteine

  • Blood Pressure (if provided via customer input)

 

 

What These Markers Mean

 

LDL Cholesterol

Transports cholesterol through your bloodstream.

Higher values — especially when ApoB is also elevated — can be associated with increased vascular load and long-term cardiometabolic strain and should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

 

HDL Cholesterol

Involved in returning cholesterol from the bloodstream back to the liver for processing.

Higher levels are generally considered supportive of lipid balance, especially when viewed together with triglycerides, LDL, and ApoB.

 

Total Cholesterol

Summarises all cholesterol fractions in one value.

Interpretation depends on the relative balance between LDL, HDL, and other markers, rather than this number alone.

 

Triglycerides

Show how your body processes fats and carbohydrates.

Elevated levels can be associated with metabolic stress, higher sugar intake, alcohol, or imbalanced eating patterns.

 

ApoB

Reflects the total number of atherogenic lipoprotein particles (such as LDL particles).

Higher levels are considered one of the more precise indicators of long-term cardiovascular risk trends and should be evaluated with your doctor in context.

 

hs-CRP (High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)

A sensitive marker of inflammatory activity.

Elevated values can be associated with inflammatory stress, recovery demands, or cardiometabolic strain, but are non-specific and always interpreted together with clinical context.

 

Lipoprotein(a)

A genetically influenced lipoprotein that can affect long-term vascular and cardiovascular trends.

Higher levels are largely inherited and often prompt closer attention to other modifiable risk factors.

 

Homocysteine

An amino acid related to B-vitamin metabolism (folate, B6, B12) and vascular health.

Elevated levels can be associated with nutritional gaps, lifestyle influences, or genetic variations and warrant discussion with your healthcare provider.

 

Blood Pressure (if provided)

Reflects the pressure within your blood vessels as your heart pumps.

Consistently elevated readings are associated with increased cardiovascular strain and always require medical evaluation and follow-up.

 

 

Lifestyle Factors

 

Cardiometabolic patterns can be influenced by:

 

  • Diet quality (fats, sugars, fiber, overall balance)

  • Weight regulation and body composition

  • Physical activity and sedentary time

  • Smoking or alcohol habits

  • Stress exposure and coping strategies

  • Recovery & sleep patterns

  • Omega-3 intake (diet or supplements)

  • Family genetics (especially for Lp(a) and ApoB)

 

Diese Faktoren erklären einen einzelnen Wert nie alleine, können aber maßgeblich dazu beitragen, wie sich die Marker über Monate und Jahre entwickeln.

 

 

Recommendations

 

Diet

 

  • Increase high-fiber foods (vegetables, legumes, oats, seeds) to support lipid and glucose balance.

  • Choose primarily unsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocado, oily fish).

  • Reduce excessive saturated fats, trans fats, and highly processed foods.

  • Prioritize omega-3 rich fish (e.g. salmon, sardines, mackerel) where suitable.

  • Limit added sugars and refined carbohydrates to support triglyceride control.

 

Supplements

(General support options — not individual therapy. Always review with your healthcare provider.)

 

  • Omega-3 – may support triglyceride balance and inflammatory modulation.

  • Magnesium – can support vascular tone, muscle function, and recovery.

  • Niacin (if appropriate) – sometimes used in lipid management under medical supervision.

  • B-Complex – can support homocysteine metabolism where intake is insufficient.

  • CoQ10 – supports mitochondrial energy production and may benefit perceived cardiovascular performance and recovery.

 

The suitability, dosing, and safety of any supplement depend on your medical history, medications, and individual situation and must be reviewed with your doctor or pharmacist.

 

Training

 

  • Aim for around 150–180 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio per week (e.g. brisk walking, cycling, swimming), adjusted to your fitness level.

  • Include 2–3× weekly strength training to support muscle mass, glucose handling, and overall metabolic health.

  • Maintain daily light movement (approx. 6k–10k steps), especially if you sit for long periods.

  • Interval training can be used cautiously to support VOâ‚‚ capacity and vascular adaptability — ideally introduced gradually and in consultation with a healthcare professional if you have cardiovascular concerns.

 

Recovery

 

  • Prioritize consistent sleep duration and timing to support blood pressure, inflammatory markers, and metabolic stability.

  • Use stress-management strategies (breathing exercises, relaxation, mindfulness, time in nature) to reduce chronic stress load.

  • Maintain adequate hydration throughout the day to support circulation and blood volume.

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