Are you feeling unusually tired, breathless, or struggling to summon your usual energy? While these symptoms have many causes, they can sometimes signal subtle heart or cardiovascular issues—especially among adults in the UK where heart disease remains a leading concern. But how can you know if your daily symptoms are harmless or hint at something more?
Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1) is a special protein that helps carry harmful cholesterol away from your arteries. Experts say it’s like a ‘health escort’, guiding cholesterol to the liver where it’s removed from your body. (Learn more from the NHS)
Low levels of ApoA1 can mean your body isn’t clearing cholesterol efficiently. This can increase your risk of plaque buildup, hardening of arteries, and eventually heart disease or stroke.
Keep in mind these symptoms are not specific but, paired with risk factors, they’re a reason to check your heart health with a holistic test.
These steps help everyone, but especially those at higher risk. You can find more guidance in the NHS Cardiovascular Disease section.
"Checking your Apolipoprotein A1 level offers an early window into your heart risk—sometimes before traditional cholesterol tests reveal anything abnormally."
At Mayfield Clinic, you can buy an Apolipoprotein A1 Home Blood Test Kit or book an in-person appointment with a private GP in the UK. Our kit uses a small self-sample, analysed by trusted UK laboratories, with results in just 3 days.
Take proactive steps today: Order your Apolipoprotein A1 Home Blood Test Kit or consult one of our private doctors for in-person testing.
Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1) is a type of protein found in your blood that plays a critical role in transporting cholesterol out of your arteries. Low levels can signal a higher risk of heart disease, even if your cholesterol is normal.
Symptoms such as chest discomfort, unexplained fatigue, and shortness of breath may be linked to heart health, but low ApoA1 itself usually doesn’t cause direct symptoms. Testing helps you understand your risk before symptoms arise.
Yes, our Apolipoprotein A1 Home Blood Test Kit offers an accurate assessment from a small blood sample, with UK-based analysis and results in three days. You can [buy the kit or book an in-person test](https://www.mayfieldclinic.co.uk/products/apolipoprotein-a1-home-blood-test-kit).
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