Oxidized LDL
Oxidized LDL is a clinical biomarker on the Cardiometabolic panel, reported in U/L. Standard reference range: 0–60 U/L. Functional (optimal) range used by integrative practitioners: 0–30 U/L.
What is Oxidized LDL?
Oxidized LDL (ox-LDL) measures the fraction of low-density lipoprotein that has been chemically modified by reactive oxygen species, rendering it highly atherogenic. Unlike standard LDL-C, ox-LDL is taken up by macrophage scavenger receptors without feedback inhibition, driving foam cell formation, endothelial dysfunction, and plaque progression — making it a direct biomarker of oxidative atherogenesis rather than simply lipid burden.
Reference ranges
| Range type | Value (U/L) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (lab) | 0–60 | Typical Quest / LabCorp adult reference |
| Functional (optimal) | 0–30 | Integrative / functional medicine consensus |
How SomaVue interprets Oxidized LDL
SomaVue maps every result for Oxidized LDL against four clinical lenses — nutrient cofactors, toxin exposure, infection drivers, and circadian/hormonal context — and connects each interpretation to specific peer-reviewed citations. Pre-mapped clinical reasoning and cross-marker pattern detection are available inside the practitioner workspace.
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Try it freeEducational reference only. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, assay method, age, sex, and clinical context. Functional ranges represent integrative-medicine consensus and are not regulatory thresholds. SomaVue does not diagnose, treat, mitigate, or prevent disease. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider.