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With friendly doctor's notes & guidance
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This test is ideal if you have multiple risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, or a family history of cardiovascular problems. It helps identify early damage to your blood vessel linings that may not show up on standard cholesterol or heart tests. Many people use this test to get a more complete picture of their cardiovascular health, especially if they want to catch potential issues before they become serious.
Fasting is recommended but not required for this test. If you choose to fast, avoid eating for 8-12 hours before your blood draw, though you can drink water. If fasting isn't convenient, you can still take the test, but fasting may provide the most consistent results. Continue taking your regular medications unless your doctor advises otherwise.
This test measures ADMA and SDMA, which are biomarkers that reflect how well the lining of your blood vessels is functioning. When these markers are elevated, it can indicate that your blood vessels aren't relaxing properly, which increases risk for heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. Together, these measurements help identify vascular dysfunction early, even before traditional risk factors like cholesterol show problems.
What this means
Your ADMA levels are slightly elevated, which may indicate that your blood vessel linings aren't functioning optimally. Elevated ADMA can interfere with nitric oxide production, reducing your blood vessels' ability to relax and maintain healthy blood flow, which may increase cardiovascular risk over time.
Recommended actions
Incorporate regular cardiovascular exercise like brisk walking, cycling, or swimming for 30+ minutes most days
Increase intake of antioxidant-rich foods like berries, dark leafy greens, and fatty fish high in omega-3s
Focus on stress management through meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises
Retest in 3-6 months after implementing lifestyle changes to monitor improvement