BONUS: Cholesterol, ApoB, and Lp(a) with Crystal Gossard, DCN, MS, CNS, LN

This episode is sponsored by Life Extension. I am delighted to have Dr. Crystal Gossard, the Manager of Education at Life Extension, joining me today. Dr. Gossard is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition with over 15 years of experience in nutrition, fitness, dietary supplements, and integrative functional medicine. In our conversation today, Dr. Gossard and I discuss uncommon heart health testing, including gaps in care for women in perimenopause and menopause, and clarify the critical importance of a bioindividual personalized approach. We dive into specifics on labs, including ApoB as a direct measurement, the influence of glycation, insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity, LP(a), and high-sensitivity CRP as both a marker of systemic inflammation and a targeted inflammatory profile marker. We also cover oxidized LDL, inflammation and oxidative stress, the importance of CoQ10, and screening modalities like coronary artery calcium scoring, CCTA, CT angio, and Cleerly, and minerals, including magnesium and its role in over 600 enzymatic reactions in the body. Stay tuned for more! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: The importance of advanced lab testing for cardiovascular and metabolic health in women, particularly during perimenopause and menopause What ApoB reveals about cardiovascular risk Why Dr. Gossard considers LP(a) a one-and-done test How elevated high-sensitivity CRP can indicate inflammation “simmering” in the background How to manage inflammation through nutrition How Dr. Gossard explains oxidized LDL The value of CoQ10 for oxidized LDL When should someone move beyond lab work to cardiovascular screening? What magnesium testing can reveal How magnesium supports the body Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow. Purchase Cynthia’s book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Crystal Gossard Life Extension Instagram LinkedIn Live Foreverish Podcast Try Life Extension and save $10 on orders of $50 or more, plus free shipping, with code: CYNTHIA10.