Comments on: Cholesterol Conundrum: Do I Statin Or Not? http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/cholesterol-conundrum-do-i-statin-or-not/756 To educate, encourage, and inspire the world to start low-carb living Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:24:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Newbirth http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/cholesterol-conundrum-do-i-statin-or-not/756#comment-1547 Newbirth Fri, 31 Mar 2006 06:08:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2006/03/30/cholesterol-conundrum-do-i-statin-or-not/#comment-1547 Kent,<br/><br/>My Mom puts flaxseed into stuff. It's helped her get her cholesterol down.<br/><br/>Jimmy,<br/><br/>It might be something for you to look into. I think my Mom takes two tablespoons a day, which she measures in a film canister so she can take it with her when she eats out. Kent,

My Mom puts flaxseed into stuff. It’s helped her get her cholesterol down.

Jimmy,

It might be something for you to look into. I think my Mom takes two tablespoons a day, which she measures in a film canister so she can take it with her when she eats out.

]]> By: Science4u1959 http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/cholesterol-conundrum-do-i-statin-or-not/756#comment-1546 Science4u1959 Fri, 31 Mar 2006 01:22:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2006/03/30/cholesterol-conundrum-do-i-statin-or-not/#comment-1546 Indeed there is very little to worry about. High total cholesterol has been shown to be protective and healthy: it's the ratio's that are all-important and not the total number. That's simplistic measuring for simplistic people. Your triglycerides and HDL ratio's are very good and overall I would say that your vital biomarkers are excellent.<br/><br/>The entire cholesterol discussion is for the most part a total hyperbole and benefits only Big Pharma. <br/><br/>Remember: it is a well-documented scientific fact that those with the highest cholesterol readings tend to live the longest lives. Period. Indeed there is very little to worry about. High total cholesterol has been shown to be protective and healthy: it’s the ratio’s that are all-important and not the total number. That’s simplistic measuring for simplistic people. Your triglycerides and HDL ratio’s are very good and overall I would say that your vital biomarkers are excellent.

The entire cholesterol discussion is for the most part a total hyperbole and benefits only Big Pharma.

Remember: it is a well-documented scientific fact that those with the highest cholesterol readings tend to live the longest lives. Period.

]]> By: Gary http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/cholesterol-conundrum-do-i-statin-or-not/756#comment-1545 Gary Thu, 30 Mar 2006 22:27:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2006/03/30/cholesterol-conundrum-do-i-statin-or-not/#comment-1545 Ronald Hoffman, M.D., has practiced complementary (traditional plus alternative) medicine for twenty years. I listen to him on the radio as often as I can. His hourly show is on WOR-AM 710 New York nightly and a longer show Saturdays. I have listened to Dr. Hoffman for a few years now and have learned much. He is constantly increasing his understanding of medicine through reading studies from many different reputable sources everyday.<br/><br/>Dr. Hoffman has his own diet, "The Salmon and Salad Diet", which is a form of low-carb, good-fat diet. He is a defender of Dr. Atkins, whom he knew personally for many years. He is quick to point out that Dr. Atkins has been maligned by those people who cannot stand the idea that he might be right - in particular noting that the Atkins diet has been widely distorted and misquoted.<br/><br/>Dr. Hoffman has also discussed the use of niacin, red yeast rice, and many other nutrients and supplements for the purpose of lowering cholestrol. BUT he is also quick to point out that the total level of cholesterol is not nearly as important an indicator of health as the ratio of high to low (or was it low to high) and the level of triglyerides, which is directly affected by this ratio.<br/><br/>See www.drhoffman.com for more information and listening times in your region. Ronald Hoffman, M.D., has practiced complementary (traditional plus alternative) medicine for twenty years. I listen to him on the radio as often as I can. His hourly show is on WOR-AM 710 New York nightly and a longer show Saturdays. I have listened to Dr. Hoffman for a few years now and have learned much. He is constantly increasing his understanding of medicine through reading studies from many different reputable sources everyday.

Dr. Hoffman has his own diet, “The Salmon and Salad Diet”, which is a form of low-carb, good-fat diet. He is a defender of Dr. Atkins, whom he knew personally for many years. He is quick to point out that Dr. Atkins has been maligned by those people who cannot stand the idea that he might be right – in particular noting that the Atkins diet has been widely distorted and misquoted.

Dr. Hoffman has also discussed the use of niacin, red yeast rice, and many other nutrients and supplements for the purpose of lowering cholestrol. BUT he is also quick to point out that the total level of cholesterol is not nearly as important an indicator of health as the ratio of high to low (or was it low to high) and the level of triglyerides, which is directly affected by this ratio.

See http://www.drhoffman.com for more information and listening times in your region.

]]> By: Michelle S. http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/cholesterol-conundrum-do-i-statin-or-not/756#comment-1544 Michelle S. Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:03:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2006/03/30/cholesterol-conundrum-do-i-statin-or-not/#comment-1544 Have you heard of red rice yeast? I've heard great things about it lowering cholesterol. My friend's mom took it for 6 months and hers went from 230 to 180 for total. The other numbers improved too.<br/>Doctors are never happy are they? LOL My total went up on low carb too, about 20 points. For me the weight was the worst of the 2 evils so I keep doing it and watch the cholesterol levels. Good luck! <br/>LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!!<br/>Michelle Have you heard of red rice yeast? I’ve heard great things about it lowering cholesterol. My friend’s mom took it for 6 months and hers went from 230 to 180 for total. The other numbers improved too.
Doctors are never happy are they? LOL My total went up on low carb too, about 20 points. For me the weight was the worst of the 2 evils so I keep doing it and watch the cholesterol levels. Good luck!
LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!!
Michelle

]]> By: KarenJen http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/cholesterol-conundrum-do-i-statin-or-not/756#comment-1543 KarenJen Thu, 30 Mar 2006 15:23:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2006/03/30/cholesterol-conundrum-do-i-statin-or-not/#comment-1543 Just my opinion, but I think your numbers are great, and wouldn't worry too much about the LDL, though it is a little high. Look at your triglycerides! And your HDL! Fabulous.<br/>I agree with the comment that "tess" made. The Eades did say (in PPL) that as your triglycerides plummet, you make the larger, fluffier LDL rather than the smaller (more dangerous) LDL. There is a test that can measure the subclasses of LDL (LDL gradient cell electrophoresis). Maybe that would be money better spent, than money spent on drugs :)<br/>Check out Protein Power Lifeplan pages 93-94.<br/><br/>BTW, Love your blog! Just my opinion, but I think your numbers are great, and wouldn’t worry too much about the LDL, though it is a little high. Look at your triglycerides! And your HDL! Fabulous.
I agree with the comment that “tess” made. The Eades did say (in PPL) that as your triglycerides plummet, you make the larger, fluffier LDL rather than the smaller (more dangerous) LDL. There is a test that can measure the subclasses of LDL (LDL gradient cell electrophoresis). Maybe that would be money better spent, than money spent on drugs :)
Check out Protein Power Lifeplan pages 93-94.

BTW, Love your blog!

]]> By: Kent http://livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog/cholesterol-conundrum-do-i-statin-or-not/756#comment-1542 Kent Thu, 30 Mar 2006 13:30:00 +0000 http://livinlavidalowcarb.wordpress.com/2006/03/30/cholesterol-conundrum-do-i-statin-or-not/#comment-1542 I am a little more mainstream about cholesterol and elevated LDL levels. Of course this is something that I never really had to deal to with. Before low carb, I was marginable (200s with LDL in the 140s), and after my results have become phenomenal. I just got my 2 year results (after starting in March 04) in:<br/>Triglycerides - 35<br/>Total Chol. - 150 (down 1 pt from last year)<br/>LDL Chol. - 95 (down 5 pts)<br/>HDL Chol. - 48 (up 3 more pts)<br/>The only suggestions I would have is perhaps to eat closer to Induction level carbs again as the additional sugar near CCLL levels can indeed levels and perhaps add some ground flax meal into your diet. Flax meal has been reported to lower cholesterol. I throw it as an additive in everything from mock danishs or in my salads. These are just standard answers as I am certainly not an expert in this field. I do know <a HREF="http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=64" REL="nofollow">some people</a> who have more experience with this subject than I. You may find additional answers there, but in either case I wish you the best and look forward to hearing about it. I am a little more mainstream about cholesterol and elevated LDL levels. Of course this is something that I never really had to deal to with. Before low carb, I was marginable (200s with LDL in the 140s), and after my results have become phenomenal. I just got my 2 year results (after starting in March 04) in:
Triglycerides – 35
Total Chol. – 150 (down 1 pt from last year)
LDL Chol. – 95 (down 5 pts)
HDL Chol. – 48 (up 3 more pts)
The only suggestions I would have is perhaps to eat closer to Induction level carbs again as the additional sugar near CCLL levels can indeed levels and perhaps add some ground flax meal into your diet. Flax meal has been reported to lower cholesterol. I throw it as an additive in everything from mock danishs or in my salads. These are just standard answers as I am certainly not an expert in this field. I do know some people who have more experience with this subject than I. You may find additional answers there, but in either case I wish you the best and look forward to hearing about it.

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