Cardiovascular & Inflammatory Markers
High cholesterol is rarely the whole story — inflammation and insulin resistance are the real drivers.
Conventional medicine treats abnormal labs with a single prescription. Functional Medicine asks why those markers are elevated in the first place. At Clark Wellness, we look beyond the basic lipid panel to uncover the root causes of cardiovascular and inflammatory risk.
Beyond the Standard Lipid Panel
A standard cholesterol test misses the most important predictors of cardiovascular disease. We assess particle size, inflammation, blood sugar regulation, and metabolic function — the markers that actually reveal your true risk.
View Functional Medicine Program DetailsCardiovascular & Inflammatory Conditions
High Cholesterol & Dyslipidemia
Elevated LDL, low HDL, or high triglycerides — we look at particle number and size, not just the total.
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension driven by insulin resistance, stress hormones, nutrient deficiency, or vascular inflammation.
Elevated CRP & Inflammation
High-sensitivity CRP, homocysteine, and other inflammatory markers signaling systemic immune activation.
Metabolic Syndrome
The cluster of abdominal weight gain, blood pressure, blood sugar, and lipid abnormalities that raise risk.
Insulin Resistance & Pre-diabetes
Fasting insulin, HbA1c, and continuous glucose patterns revealing dysglycemia before diabetes develops.
Fatty Liver (NAFLD)
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease driven by metabolic dysfunction and fructose overload.
Finding the Root Cause of Elevated Markers
We don't simply lower numbers — we correct the upstream dysfunction that produced them.
Advanced Lipid & Inflammation Testing
NMR lipoprofile, ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP, homocysteine, fasting insulin, and HbA1c to reveal true cardiovascular and metabolic risk.
Metabolic & Glycemic Balance
Targeted nutrition, blood-sugar stabilization, and lifestyle protocols to reverse insulin resistance and lower triglycerides naturally.
Targeted Nutraceutical Support
Omega-3s, bergamot, berberine, magnesium, CoQ10, and anti-inflammatory botanicals to support healthy lipid metabolism and vascular function.
Ready to understand what your labs really mean?
Schedule a discovery call with Angelica Clark, PA-C, IFMCP.
Cardio Zoomer® by Vibrant Wellness
A 360° high-resolution blood & urine cardiovascular assessment that looks beyond basic cholesterol to measure vascular inflammation, oxidative stress, plaque activity, and genetic risk.
Advanced Lipids & ApoB
Measures ApoB, Lp(a), Small Dense LDL (sdLDL), Total Cholesterol, HDL, Triglycerides, and ApoB/ApoA1 ratios to assess plaque-forming potential.
Ceramides & Fat Signaling
Evaluates specific ceramides [Cer(d18:1/16:0), Cer(d18:1/18:0)] and risk ratios that reflect active vascular plaque stability and arterial aging.
Sterol Production & Absorption
Determines whether your elevated cholesterol is driven by over-synthesis (desmosterol/lathosterol) or hyper-absorption (sitosterol/campesterol).
Redox & Oxidative Stress
Quantifies cellular oxidative damage to DNA, lipids, and proteins (8-OHdG, F2-isoprostanes, oxLDL, nitrotyrosine) affecting vessel walls.
Endothelial Dysfunction & Nitric Oxide
Evaluates ADMA, SDMA, homoarginine, and arginine ratios to measure vessel elasticity, blood pressure regulation, and vascular tone.
Inflammation & Plaque Markers
High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP), Homocysteine, IL-6, TNF-alpha, Myeloperoxidase (MPO), and PLAC (Lp-PLA2) to detect active arterial inflammation.
Omega Fatty Acid Profile
Analyzes EPA, DHA, DPA, Arachidonic Acid, AA/EPA ratio, and Omega-3 Index to optimize anti-inflammatory cellular membrane balance.
Cardio Stress & Clotting
Checks NT-proBNP, Troponin-T, and Creatine Kinase to screen for myocardial strain and subtle tissue stress before major events occur.
Cardio Genetics & Pharmacogenomics
Evaluates 100+ variants across APOE, LPA, PCSK9, MTHFR, NOS3, and drug-response genes to personalize statin, blood thinner, and lifestyle therapies.
Why We Trust Cardio Zoomer® in Functional Medicine
Standard lipid panels miss up to 50% of people who suffer cardiovascular events. Cardio Zoomer® provides an integrated cardiometabolic map so Angelica Clark, PA-C, IFMCP can create a hyper-personalized protocol tailored to your unique biology.
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