Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. And nearly 75% of patients hospitalized for a heart attack had normal cholesterol levels. That means it’s simply not enough to know your cholesterol levels. If you actually want to know your real cardiac health, these are the tests: Lipoprotein(a) lp(a) Apolipoprotein B (apoB) Lipoprotein fractionation High-sensitivity C-reactive Protein (hsCRP) They are rarely tested in annual physicals, but it’s the best way to advocate for your heart. At

This is Zack’s story: A healthy 35 year old with no reason to suspect he was at risk for a heart attack. His results in Function Health revealed a top 1% risk for heart disease at his age due to elevated levels of Apolipoprotein B (Apo B) —a test rarely given in annual physicals. It was a reality check. Heart disease risk is rising in those under 40, with 20% of heart attacks plaguing this age group. Zack didn’t want to be another statistic. The sooner you test, the more time you have to move th