Healthy Life Package
Understanding Healthy Life Package
What is Healthy Life Package?
Healthy Life Package comprises of tests to evaluate the health of major organs (heart and kidney). It measures the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in blood to screen the risk of any heart disease in the future. High cholesterol and triglycerides levels in the blood reflects the risk of heart diseases such as angina and heart attack. The package also looks for the level of creatinine which is a significant marker of kidney disease. High level of creatinine indicates malfunctioning of kidneys.
The test can be ordered as a routine test to screen heart or kidney related disease. You can also order the test to check the efficacy of the ongoing treatment.
What does Healthy Life Package measure?
Contains 3 tests
Cholesterol - Total
A Cholesterol - Total test measures the total amount of cholesterol (fats) in your blood. Cholesterol is mainly synthesized in the liver and partially in the intestines. It acts as a building block for cell membranes, serves as a precursor to vital hormones, and helps in the production of bile acids that help digest fats. Cholesterol is transported through the blood by two kinds of proteins: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). An optimal amount of these proteins is necessary for proper body functioning.
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Triglycerides
A Triglycerides test measures the amount of triglycerides in the blood and helps evaluate your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) that your body uses as a source of energy. When you consume more calories than your body needs, the excess calories are converted into triglycerides and stored in fat cells for later use. High triglyceride levels can contribute to the hardening and narrowing of arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other related conditions.
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