What is lipoprotein(a) cholesterol, or Lp(a)? And can you lower yours?
Most people know about "good" and "bad" cholesterol. But few realize there is another type called lipoprotein(a). It can raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes, even in people who do everything right.
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