MyPerioPath – BJJ Caveman

MyPerioPath 8 Month Followup

Posted on July 11, 2016July 9, 2016 by BJJ Caveman

This past March I referenced a study linking gum disease to Alzheimer’s and concluded that I would just go ahead and get a followup MyPerioPath test done again.

I first came across MyPerioPath when I was exploring the links between gum disease, high cholesterol, and an elevated Lp-PLA2. As a quick review, the MyPerioPath test is a way to sample the DNA of the oral biome. It’s a painless test. Go to the dentist, swish around some saline solution in your mouth for 30 seconds, and spit it out into a test tube. … Read More

MyPerioPath Results

Posted on August 17, 2015August 17, 2015 by BJJ Caveman

A few weeks ago I wrote about the relationship between gum disease, cholesterol, and inflammation which motivated me to go to the dentist for a long overdue visit. This week I want to go over the results of the MyPerioPath test.

The reason I wanted to get the MyPerioPath was to have a better understanding of what’s happening with my oral biome. I wanted to know if I had any bacteria that could potentially explain my elevated cholesterol and Lp-PLA2. I also wanted to know if there were organisms that were putting me at risk for other diseases.… Read More

Cholesterol, Inflammation and Gum Disease

Posted on August 3, 2015July 26, 2015 by BJJ Caveman

In my last couple of blood tests, along with my elevated cholesterols, I discovered that despite having a normal CRP of less than 1.0, my Lp-PLA2 levels were high (March 2015 and May 2015). This was extremely puzzling to me. CRP is a very sensitive marker for inflammation, so if there is any underlying inflammation in my body, it should be elevated. Lp-PLA2 on the other hand is marketed as a marker that is specific for vascular inflammation.

Here’s a brief review about Lp-PLA2:

The Lp-PLA2 test is used for assessing cardiovascular risk. … Read More