What is a Lipid Panel?

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Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky

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always cause symptoms so we might be quite ill without even realizing it. Check-ups will help doctors to spot these problems, and this means treatment can be administered, hopefully before the situation gets serious.

A lipid panel test is a way of checking the lipid levels in a patient’s blood, and this will give a good indicator of their overall health. It is a quick and simple procedure that is more or less painless, so there is no reason not to get one done from time to time.

1. Lipids

‘Lipids’ is the collective name for fats, oils, and waxes. They are very natural substances and are found in our bodies. They are prevalent in many of the foods that we eat, while some lipids are created by our own bodies. Lipids are very important to us because they help with the construction of our cells, provide us with energy, help with cell function, and much more.

Despite being so important for us, lipids also have a very dark side. Excess consumption of lipids is one of the biggest contributors to obesity, heart disease, and other severe health problems worldwide.