You prioritize health. You eat well, you exercise, and your standard cholesterol looks great. Yet, a hidden genetic factor could be silently elevating your risk for heart disease, stroke, and aortic stenosis.
This one number is the single biggest predictor of heart attack risk you’ve never heard of, and more importantly your doctor has never heard of either.

The Hidden Danger

Why is Your Heart Still at Risk?

For years, we've focused on LDL and HDL and there is no doubt you know your numbers. Yet for millions of people, there is a missing piece to the puzzle: Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a).

Lp(a) is often called "sticky cholesterol." It's genetically determined and acts like a molecular ticking time bomb, leading to premature cardiovascular disease regardless of your diet or lifestyle choices.

  • 1 in 5 people worldwide have dangerously high Lp(a).

  • The risk is amplified: It affects 1 in 4 people of South Asian descent, and a staggering 1 in 3 Black individuals of African descent.

If you are one of these individuals, eating well and exercising, while essential for overall health, will likely not reduce this specific, dangerous number.

You can't manage what you don't measure. If your doctor hasn't ordered an Lp(a) test, you likely don't know your risk.

NOTE: If your cholesterol numbers are within acceptable ranges, you still may be impacted by this genetic marker. Don’t let this risk go by without you being aware. Get tested!

Clarity and Control

Your Power is in the Numbers: Testing Leads to Action

The truth about Lp(a) can seem daunting, but here is the empowering part: Knowing your number changes everything.

While effective treatments to lower high Lp(a) are still emerging, a simple, one-time blood test today gives you a critical piece of health intelligence that informs your doctor's decisions immediately.

  • Knowledge is Power: Understanding your genetic risk allows for targeted, aggressive preventative strategies (medications, screening, and monitoring) that can drastically improve outcomes.

  • A Simple Step: Getting tested is easy, fast, and gives you a definitive answer about your lifelong genetic risk.

A simple Lp(a) test today is the first—and most crucial—intervention you can make for your heart health tomorrow.

Take Action Now

Empower Yourself: Get Informed, Get Tested, Get Ahead.

We've made it easy for you to take the next step. Choose your path below:

ACTION

[1] Learn The Full Story

WHAT YOU GET

Go to this interview to learn more about Lp(a): Watch our in-depth discussion with Dr. Akil on the hidden dangers of Lp(a) and the future of preventative care. 
WATCH THE INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/p7g2df2sYYQ

[2] Get Your Test

Get the Free Test and Get Compensated: You can ask your doctor for an Lp(a) test that may be covered by your insurance, or you can get tested and compensated when you agree to be a part of a national study. It's free, it's easy, and you can get paid for contributing to life-saving research. 
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DOCTOR, OR
CLICK HERE TO FIND A TEST SITE NEAR YOU AND GET SCHEDULED: https://bit.ly/vlh-care-access-lpa

[3] Connect with Us

Interested in booking Dr. Akil to speak as a guest on your podcast show to talk about this topic or to present to your community or healthy living group? We can help arrange his engagement. 
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[4] Need a Health Consultation

Book a private health consultation with Dr. Akil to better understand an illness, manage a health condition for yourself or a loved one, explore the benefits of plant-based nutrition, get help advocating for the best care from your health provider, or simply feel your absolute best.  
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The Final Word: Don't Wait for a Crisis

You are diligent about your health and the health of your loved ones. Lp(a) is the one genetic factor that can bypass even the healthiest lifestyle. Ignoring this number is accepting an unnecessary, elevated risk. By getting tested and understanding your Lp(a) status, you move from passive hope to active, informed control.

It's time to demand the knowledge that could save a life.

Lp(a) = Let’s Please Ask!