lowering cholesterol??

[mattdan]

Id keep away from statins... these drugs are no good and can induce hypogonadism with long-term use.

-Pp

Listen to Omega and Primordial. Statins are bad news and can cause a lot more harm than just hypogonadism.

 

[st8grad]

to make a long story short, a friend has to lower his cholesterol levels as he basically has a form of "gout". his doc wants him to go the surgery route, but obviously he wants to try a different route first. I know there are drugs that will lower your levels, anyone know what they are called, or have any ideas?

Needsize - The low carb diet is the absolute best for lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising HDL levels.

Whatever anyone thinks of low carb, that much cannot be debated.

 

[timtim]

policosanol is excellent for lower cholesterol.

 

[needsize]

Needsize - The low carb diet is the absolute best for lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising HDL levels.

Whatever anyone thinks of low carb, that much cannot be debated.

damn, hard to picture this dude on low carb, 6'1", and over 280lbs at 8% bf, maybe less...I'll pass that on to him too though

 

[mattdan]

Needsize - The low carb diet is the absolute best for lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising HDL levels.

Whatever anyone thinks of low carb, that much cannot be debated.

He is 100% correct. Cholesterol is caused by high glycemic carbs.

However in this case I'm wondering if gout and low carb diets go together??? they may be just fine, I just don't claim to know.

 

[DBBT]

policosanol
non flush niacin

 

[Triple J]

the main concern is actually inflammation. keep blood pressure normal, and carb consumption in check. take fish oil, olive oil concentrate, ginger, curcumin, boswella root extract (like 5-loxin).

 

[halfcenturian]

Id keep away from statins... these drugs are no good and can induce hypogonadism with long-term use.

-Pp

WRONG-O on that one, Boss. I've been on Zocor for 10 years. My balls are like coconuts. And my lipid panel is perfect. Statin drugs will get your LDL and trigylcerides down ASAP. GO see your doctor. 80% of the time it's genetic. You could eat carrots and lettuce for a year and still have high cholesterol.
Statins are TRULY a miracle drug.

 

[justinjones1963]

Niacinamide and the B Vitamins all help

Garlic(Kyolic)

Policosinal in higher doses is VERY good and helps many 40 -60 mgs a day

Green Tea(60% ECCG)

Tocotreniols


use ALL of the above

I agree with that. I take garlic and Policosinal. Additionally, EFA's (fish oil) can manage cholesterol. Additionally, Red Yeast Rice does wonders. My LDL levels are around 80 and HDL levels are around 60 off cycle and I've always had excellent follow-up blood results after cycle.