Know Your Blood Parameter: Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)

1. Parameter Name 

   Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)

   
   

2. Test Type 

   Blood

   
   

3. Normal Range 

   Men: 110 – 180 mg/dL Women: 120 – 200 mg/dL

   
   

4. High Levels Indicate 

   Generally protective; reflects high HDL and reduced heart disease risk.

   
   

5. Low Levels Indicate 

   Increased cardiovascular risk; linked with low HDL, smoking, metabolic disorders.

   
   

6. Why It's Tested 

   To assess HDL function and heart disease risk more accurately than HDL alone.

   
   

7. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal) 

   Usually asymptomatic; risk accumulates silently over time.

   
   

8. What To Do If Abnormal 

   Improve lifestyle, exercise, and diet; assess full lipid panel and ApoB.

   
   

9. Common Conditions Related 

   Atherosclerosis, metabolic syndrome, familial HDL deficiency

   
   

10. Nutrition or Lifestyle Connection 

    High-fiber foods, omega-3s, exercise improve ApoA1 levels.

    
    

11. References (APA Format) 

    • MedlinePlus. (2023). Apolipoprotein tests.

    • American Heart Association. (2022). 

    • Mayo Clinic. (2022).