Lab Test Education Blog
Plain-English guides to understanding your lab results — written by a PhD biochemist following WHO and IFCC standards.
Cardiology(2 articles)
TG Blood Test (Triglycerides): What Your Results Mean, Normal Ranges & How to Lower Them
A TG blood test measures triglycerides — a type of fat in your blood that directly affects your heart disease risk. This guide explains what triglycerides are, what high and low TG levels mean, the correct normal range, and evidence-based ways to lower your triglycerides naturally.
Keto Diet Effect on Cholesterol Levels: What Your Blood Work Really Shows
The ketogenic diet can dramatically change your cholesterol numbers — LDL may rise, HDL often climbs, and triglycerides usually fall. This evidence-based guide explains exactly what happens to your lipid panel on keto, why some people become "lean mass hyper-responders", and when elevated LDL on keto is (and is not) a reason to worry.
