Decoding Your Lipids: A Carnivore's Guide to Not Freaking Out (Too Much)

Alright, fellow humans, gather 'round! Today, we're diving headfirst into the glorious, often perplexing, world of lipid panels. You know, those delightful printouts from the lab that look like they were designed by a rogue accountant with a penchant for cryptic numbers and a cruel sense of humour. As a long-term carnivore hailing from the land of perpetual drizzle (that's the UK, for those not geographically inclined), I've had my fair share of eyebrow-raising lipid results. And let me tell you, if your doctor starts talking about "bad" cholesterol and waves their hands frantically, just remember: it's not a monster under your bed, it's just your body doing its thing. Probably. Or maybe it is a monster. Let's find out!

The Great Unit Confusion: mmol/L vs. mg/dL

One of the first hurdles we often encounter, especially if you're like me and your blood work is analysed across different pond-sized healthcare systems, is the unit of measurement. Here in the UK, we're rather fond of millimole…