From the last zone cruise, here are the blood tests that Dr. Sears uses to determine wellness.
Are You In The Zone?
Balance of cellular inflammation
AA/EPA ratio – finger prick test at order at zonediagnostics.com
Measurement of the balance of initiation and resolution of inflammation –
Goal: Between 1.5 and 3 (1.5 is best)
TG/HDL ratio
Marker of insulin resistance in the liver
Goal: < 0.4 (mmol/l) or <1 (mg/dl)
HbA1C
Marker of Long-term glycemic control
Goal: 5%
Optional:
Oxidized LDL (OxLDL) link has test details
To see if you are taking enough polyphenols.
If the 3 tests Dr. Sears listed above are within ideal ranges then the need for the OxLDL test is minimal.
Here's the link to an article Barry wrote regarding oxidized LDL cholesterol - http://www.zonediet.com/blog/another-new-wrinkle-in-the-cholesterol-story/
Your link is the correct LDL oxidation test (OxLDL). The relative risk ranges are listed on the links below. Dr. Sears says less than 60 is good, under 45 is better.
Most likely the test is a special order from your doctor and may be an out of pocket expense.
Oxidized LDL testing:
http://www.laddmcnamara.net/2012/03/oxidized-ldl-cholesterol-testing/
Is it worth ordering?
If the 3 tests Dr. Sears listed above are within ideal ranges then the need for the OxLDL test is minimal.
Zone products and practical tips – http://www.zonediet.com/
Breaking Zone science – http://www.drsears.com/ and http://www.inflammationresearchfoundation.org/
Becky Price
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