Why Alzheimer’s Disease Disproportionately Affects Women
Alzheimer’s is not just a disease of old age; for women, it is often a midlife event with late-life consequences. Discover the science behind this disparity and how early action changes the trajectory.
Triglycerides Explained: What This Lipid Number Really Tells You About Metabolic Health
Are your triglycerides a signal of insulin resistance? Learn how this "energy cargo" impacts cardiovascular risk, ApoB levels, and your long-term longevity.
LP(a) – The Genetic Heart Risk You May Never Have Heard Of
LP(a) is a genetically determined particle that drives cardiovascular risk independently of diet and exercise. Measuring and managing is vital for a truly personalized prevention plan.
How Saturated Fat Impacts ApoB: A Practical Guide to Heart Health
Most people focus on the cholesterol in their food, but the real driver of heart risk may be in your physiology. Discover the powerful dietary levers you have for managing ApoB.
Peptide Therapy: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and What We Recommend at Ikigai
Is peptide therapy the future of medicine or just hype?
HDL: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What We Still Don’t Know
While often labeled "good cholesterol," HDL is actually a complex signaling particle that reflects your metabolic health rather than directly preventing plaque.
How to Make Sense of Cholesterol Tests—and What Actually Drives Cardiovascular Risk
Stop being confused by cholesterol tests. Learn why ApoB is a more accurate predictor of heart disease than LDL-C and how these particles actually drive atherosclerosis.
Why a Zero Calcium Score Isn’t Enough: A New Study on LDL, Young Adults, and Hidden Plaque
A zero calcium score doesn't guarantee clear arteries. New research shows how LDL drives "hidden" soft plaque and heart risk
Atherosclerosis Drivers (Part 2) - How Plaques Grow, Change, and Lead to Cardiovascular Events
It turns out, the most dangerous plaques aren't always the biggest ones. They are the "soft," inflamed plaques that can tear open without warning.
What Drives Atherosclerosis? Understanding How Heart Disease Starts and Why It Begins Early
Heart disease isn't an event; it's a process. Let’s explore the biology of atherosclerosis to reveal how the glycocalyx, ApoB particles, and early life choices shape your cardiovascular destiny.
Understanding Lactate – Your Real-Time Metabolic Health Biomarker
Lactate is not a waste product, but a vital metabolic fuel and real-time biomarker used at Ikigai to precisely measure mitochondrial efficiency, metabolic flexibility, and optimal training zones for enhanced healthspan.
How to Tell If You Are Insulin Resistant: The 1-Hour Glucose Test
Worried about insulin resistance? Learn how the 1-Hour Glucose reading from an OGTT uncovers your Type 2 Diabetes risk years before standard tests. Reverse it early.