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A high protein, low/no carb diet will lower LDL's in about a month. My total cholesterol was below 200; my HDL's were OK; my LDL's were elevated. The above diet will equalize all of the numbers. The underlying problem may be insulin resistence. I am starting to use Glucophage myself as a preventative measure, and I have seen a change. A number of antiaging docs are prescribing Glucophage to patients over 35 as a preventative measure. Soon, an antiestrogen and Glucophage will become standard medication for antiaging for men. Eventually, our insulin loses its effectiveness as we age.
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Just got back from a trade show where I had my cardiac risk assessed. This included a hdl/ldl blood test. My hdls were way too low which caused my ratio to go from 2.0 ( measured 2 years ago- pre juicing) to 9.0 ! This now has added 7 years to my cardiovascular age and has increased my risk of a cardiac problem over the next 8 years from .3% to 6%!!!!
I am in the last week of a cyp/winny/fina cycle and when the nurse saw the numbers and looked at me the 1st thing she said was " what kinda cycle are you doing?" I had a name tag on so i didn't say anything other than i'm using all OTC compounds. Her advise was get off everything and get retested in 6 months before things get worse. I will be clean until mid jan and plan on getting retested before my next cycle- will post #s.
Just wanted to pass this on to you bros - watch your hdl/ldl ratios as this can be very serious long term.
Stay healthy as well as big!
I am in the last week of a cyp/winny/fina cycle and when the nurse saw the numbers and looked at me the 1st thing she said was " what kinda cycle are you doing?" I had a name tag on so i didn't say anything other than i'm using all OTC compounds. Her advise was get off everything and get retested in 6 months before things get worse. I will be clean until mid jan and plan on getting retested before my next cycle- will post #s.
Just wanted to pass this on to you bros - watch your hdl/ldl ratios as this can be very serious long term.
Stay healthy as well as big!
punkassmofo
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Hey sexy jeffy, you are correct also. flax seed oil and olive oil and the like will lower the bad cholesterol.
40butpumpin
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No-Flush Niacin and Policosanol. Also use TMG, Folic Acid and B6, Iron Brothers.
Check this out from www.lef.org:
Policosanol is a supplement that can normalize cholesterol as well as or better than drugs, without the side effects. Efficacy and safety have been proven in numerous clinical trials, and it has been used by millions of people in other countries. Policosanol can lower LDL cholesterol as much as 20% and raise protective HDL cholesterol by 10%. This compares favorably with cholesterol-lowering drugs which have the drawback of side effects such as liver dysfunction and muscle atrophy. Policosanol is free of these side effects.
Scientific papers published in the peer-review literature show that policosanol:
Lowers total and LDL cholesterol without side effects
Elevates beneficial HDL
Inhibits the formation of lesions in arteries
Keeps LDL from oxidizing
Reduces complications in people with artery diseases
May increase exercise endurance
Reduces inflammation-promoting thromboxane
Inhibits abnormal platelet aggregation (a cause of arterial blood clotting)
Doesn't interfere with sex life
Supplement Facts:
Serving size two tablets
Amount per serving
Policosanol (Enhanced octacosanol extract) 10 mg*
* Daily Value not established
Other ingredients: cellulose, mannitol, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, citric acid, sodium starch glycolate, polyethylene glycol, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, silica, riboflavin.
Usual dosage: as a dietary supplement, take one tablet twice per day with meals: one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Store in a cool, dry place away from children.
Warning: Pregnant or nursing women should not take this product without consulting a healthcare professional.
Dosage and use:
The recommended dose range is 5 mg to 20 mg of policosanol per day. The individual dose should be based on the amount of policosanol required to lower cholesterol to the ideal range of between 180 and 200 mg/dL. Some people will only need 5 mg while others will require 20 mg per day. The average person uses 10 mg a day of policosanol to achieve optimal cholesterol control.
Caution:
When using nutritional supplements, please inform your healthcare professional if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition.+ Policosanol should only be taken by people who have high serum cholesterol levels. The optimal range for total serum cholesterol is between 180 and 200 mg/dL. Cholesterol levels below 180 cause an increased risk of mortality and levels below 150 may be very dangerous. It may be particularly risky for people over age 70 to have cholesterol levels below 150 to 180. DO NOT TAKE policosanol if it causes serum cholesterol to drop below 150 to 180 mg/DL. Anyone supplementing with policosanol should check their total LDL and HDL cholesterol levels within eight weeks of beginning treatment to make sure they are taking the proper amount to modify cholesterol to the optimal safe ranges. If you are currently taking cholesterol lowering drugs, you should notify your doctor if you plan to use policosanol instead of, or in addition to, these drugs. Some people who do not adequately suppress excess cholesterol with drug therapy may choose to add policosanol to achieve better cholesterol control.
Note:
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Policosanol is a dietary supplement and not a drug approved by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Umm, if it works out for you, I feel the need for Karma, baby.
Check this out from www.lef.org:
Policosanol is a supplement that can normalize cholesterol as well as or better than drugs, without the side effects. Efficacy and safety have been proven in numerous clinical trials, and it has been used by millions of people in other countries. Policosanol can lower LDL cholesterol as much as 20% and raise protective HDL cholesterol by 10%. This compares favorably with cholesterol-lowering drugs which have the drawback of side effects such as liver dysfunction and muscle atrophy. Policosanol is free of these side effects.
Scientific papers published in the peer-review literature show that policosanol:
Lowers total and LDL cholesterol without side effects
Elevates beneficial HDL
Inhibits the formation of lesions in arteries
Keeps LDL from oxidizing
Reduces complications in people with artery diseases
May increase exercise endurance
Reduces inflammation-promoting thromboxane
Inhibits abnormal platelet aggregation (a cause of arterial blood clotting)
Doesn't interfere with sex life
Supplement Facts:
Serving size two tablets
Amount per serving
Policosanol (Enhanced octacosanol extract) 10 mg*
* Daily Value not established
Other ingredients: cellulose, mannitol, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, citric acid, sodium starch glycolate, polyethylene glycol, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, silica, riboflavin.
Usual dosage: as a dietary supplement, take one tablet twice per day with meals: one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Store in a cool, dry place away from children.
Warning: Pregnant or nursing women should not take this product without consulting a healthcare professional.
Dosage and use:
The recommended dose range is 5 mg to 20 mg of policosanol per day. The individual dose should be based on the amount of policosanol required to lower cholesterol to the ideal range of between 180 and 200 mg/dL. Some people will only need 5 mg while others will require 20 mg per day. The average person uses 10 mg a day of policosanol to achieve optimal cholesterol control.
Caution:
When using nutritional supplements, please inform your healthcare professional if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition.+ Policosanol should only be taken by people who have high serum cholesterol levels. The optimal range for total serum cholesterol is between 180 and 200 mg/dL. Cholesterol levels below 180 cause an increased risk of mortality and levels below 150 may be very dangerous. It may be particularly risky for people over age 70 to have cholesterol levels below 150 to 180. DO NOT TAKE policosanol if it causes serum cholesterol to drop below 150 to 180 mg/DL. Anyone supplementing with policosanol should check their total LDL and HDL cholesterol levels within eight weeks of beginning treatment to make sure they are taking the proper amount to modify cholesterol to the optimal safe ranges. If you are currently taking cholesterol lowering drugs, you should notify your doctor if you plan to use policosanol instead of, or in addition to, these drugs. Some people who do not adequately suppress excess cholesterol with drug therapy may choose to add policosanol to achieve better cholesterol control.
Note:
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Policosanol is a dietary supplement and not a drug approved by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Umm, if it works out for you, I feel the need for Karma, baby.
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