by cjbrooksjc » Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:28 pm
June: Read through the forum entries - you have some classic symptoms of Statin-induced cellular damage. A CPK test (used to determine muscle damage) is often recommended, but, in the case of Statin damage, it is just as often unyielding. Further, and to save time, I have pasted below one of our member's responses (adec) to a previous query. Perhaps this will help:
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"Firstly, having large, light and fluffy particles is most paramount, this is true of both HDL and LDL. These larger particles are particularly buoyant in the blood stream. Many doctors don't understand it's actually the smaller/denser remnant particles which are particularly bad.
Next, HDL is a supremely important factor, the higher the better. And finally, it would be a great idea to get your Triglycerides better in check. Otherwise, Brian's correct, those numbers look as though you're on the right track. Now let's help you get there completely.
I would have your doctor test you for these predictive risk factors. Total Cholesterol and LDL tell us absolutely ZERO about your health. However, there are now many labs which will run these tests:
+VLDL-C (Very Low Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol) < 30 mg/dL
+VLDL1+2 (Large Buoyant, Better) < 20 mg/dL
+HDL2 (Largest, Most Protective HDL) > 15 mg/dL
+IDL (Intermediate Density Lipoprotein) < 30 mg/dL
+Lp(a) Cholesterol (Lipoprotein-a) <10 mg/dL
+ hs-CRP (High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein) <1.0 mg/L
+ Homocysteine < 11.4 umol/L
+ Triglycerides < 150 mg/dL
+ Blood Sugar and Glucose fasting levels < 99 mg/dL normal, < 100-125 mg/dL pre-diabetic, >126 mg/dL diabetic
I would highly suggest astaxanthin to safely raise HDL, increase overall particle size, and decrease LDL and Triglycerides. This is the supreme paradox of maintaining a healthy lipid profile. I also really like Sytrinol for safely increasing particle size, and lowering Triglycerides, and yes again, those doctor's favorite numbers: Total Cholesterol and LDL. These two supplements alone would be a huge first step.
Fish oil, vitamin C, cinnamon, and even low dose niacin would have a positive effect on particle size, as would diet and exercise. Switching over to a healthy white whole wheat bread would have a positive effect on Triglycerides. Something like Stroehmann Soft & Tasty has actually tested better in my house than ordinary white bread. Very Happy Simply eating more balanced meals with vegetables and fruits is important. Mix up those heavy carb-laden meals with more proteins, especially lean chicken and fish... Brian is SO correct here. Of course, read those labels carefully, avoid ALL trans-fats, and anything labeled hydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated.
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I hope this helps.
Regards,
Brooks