Guest guest Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Good point Ed after my Bypass Heart Sugary I was put on a Statins and Hardasnails told me about the CoQ-10 and I had it checked and it was low. I only need to take 50 mgs of it but you need to get the right stuff. This low dose got my levels up can't say I feel any different on it. Co-Moderator Phil > From: Ed T <eterrys@...> > Subject: Re: Low Total Cholesterol > > Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 6:41 PM > There is on group of people who > definitely benefit from statins. That group is men > who've experienced an heart attack. I was on Zocor and > niacin for a short while, but my liver protested. My > doctor let me choose which one I returned to because she > knew I was doing that one way or another. If on a > statin, it's a very good idea to also take CoQ-10 since > statins intefere with the synthesis of it. CoQ-10 is > essential for helping supply the heart muscle with > sufficient energy, so it's critical for someone on a statin > with heart failure. Merck almost patented a version of > its statin with CoQ-10 but I think their lawyers thought it > a bad idea. > > The single biggest factor increasing my HDL is eating > coconut oil. Coconut oil is 50 to 55% lauric acid, a > medium chain fatty acid that primarily boosts HDL. I > mix the oil with my omelette mix, use coconut milk powder in > my coffee and eat coconut chips as a snack. > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: L <lindav1950@...> > > Sent: Wed, March 3, 2010 1:01:04 PM > Subject: Re: Low Total Cholesterol > > > > Hey Guys, Not much to add, ...it's a personal choice..., > but for 5+ years following my MI (myocardial infarction) at > 54, I've been on statins. As has been said, it was a > no-brainer since permanent damage to the heart had already > been done - leaving me with persistent atrial fibrillation > (irregular heartbeat), cardiomyopathy (enlarged), and > moderate chronic heart failure (diminished pumping capacity, > although the latter has actually improved by 50% after five > years of daily morning workouts, and a little improvement in > my diet). My total cholestorol, which had been above > 250 and even 300 for more than 15 years, has been well below > 150 ever since. I've not felt better since college > days (even with the low testosterone level)!! I sure > hope that beginning TRT this summer won't upset the cardio > progress. > ..A few years ago, though, my PCP (not a GP, but a > Specialist in Internal Medicine) tried to begin a Niaspan > regimen to help boost my HDL - which has failed to climb > back into the normal range - and also to lower my > triglycerides. The Cardiologists squawked immediately > (not invented here?) because of potential interaction and > side-effect concerns since I was also simultaneously > switching from Lipitor and Tricor to Crestor alone > (cheaper). My low HDL and elevated triglyceride levels > remain. I expect to try Niaspan again soon (one tablet > nightly before bed to minimize the effect of flushing). > ..My (admittedly uneducated) guess is that the niacin would > be a wise choice to improve HDL for a man whose total > cholestorol is within range (< 200 or 220). > Otherwise, the slightly more 'dangerous' statins are > probably warranted. I certainly wish that I had been > using Lipitor before my heart attack (the cardiac arterial > blockages would have been much smaller, or at least would > have occurred much later). > ......On another subject, my PCP won't deal with the low T > - except to order blood tests. He will refer me to an > ENDO or a URO - presumably one who is well-versed in TRT > issues. There are no other choices, 'other than the > myriad fly-by-night websites' with self-serving interests > (I'm sure that he would include the advice given on this > board among them). We've heard your warnings about > ENDOs, but it doesn't help - because our $1900+ monthly > insurance policy won't pay a nickel toward 'treatment' by > anyone else. Fortunately, no real symptoms yet, but > we're a little worried about loss of bone density and muscle > mass, and whatever else may come next. > ............ .. & V, Rochester, NY.......... > .... > > > > > > My cholesterol numbers really suck. > > > > My GP wanted me to start a statin. I don't > want to go that > > > > route. I'm seriously considering niacin. Do > you use timed > > > > released? What's the doseage you use? > > > > I've read that the liver enzymes should be > watched while on > > > > this protocol. I also read that hypoglycemia > could be a > > > > problem. I'm not into researching this > enough to start on my > > > > own yet. I'm still relatively new to TRT and > want to give > > > > this some time before I have my cholesterol > numbers > > > > rechecked. I believe TRT is supposed to have > positive > > > > effects on cholesterol levels. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 For what is worth I have this link. http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/ Co-Moderator Phil > From: rjamestemple@... <rjamestemple@...> > Subject: Re: Low Total Cholesterol > > Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 8:15 PM > Ed, > Where do u get coconut milk powder and chips? > I have been using organic coconut oil for a few > years now and my blood work is pwefect. > > Cheers, > > Rob > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > Re: Low Total Cholesterol > > > > Hey Guys, Not much to add, ...it's a personal choice..., > but for 5+ years following my MI (myocardial infarction) at > 54, I've been on statins. As has been said, it was a > no-brainer since permanent damage to the heart had already > been done - leaving me with persistent atrial fibrillation > (irregular heartbeat), cardiomyopathy (enlarged), and > moderate chronic heart failure (diminished pumping capacity, > although the latter has actually improved by 50% after five > years of daily morning workouts, and a little improvement in > my diet). My total cholestorol, which had been above > 250 and even 300 for more than 15 years, has been well below > 150 ever since. I've not felt better since college > days (even with the low testosterone level)!! I sure > hope that beginning TRT this summer won't upset the cardio > progress. > ..A few years ago, though, my PCP (not a GP, but a > Specialist in Internal Medicine) tried to begin a Niaspan > regimen to help boost my HDL - which has failed to climb > back into the normal range - and also to lower my > triglycerides. The Cardiologists squawked immediately > (not invented here?) because of potential interaction and > side-effect concerns since I was also simultaneously > switching from Lipitor and Tricor to Crestor alone > (cheaper). My low HDL and elevated triglyceride levels > remain. I expect to try Niaspan again soon (one tablet > nightly before bed to minimize the effect of flushing). > ..My (admittedly uneducated) guess is that the niacin would > be a wise choice to improve HDL for a man whose total > cholestorol is within range (< 200 or 220). > Otherwise, the slightly more 'dangerous' statins are > probably warranted. I certainly wish that I had been > using Lipitor before my heart attack (the cardiac arterial > blockages would have been much smaller, or at least would > have occurred much later). > ......On another subject, my PCP won't deal with the low T > - except to order blood tests. He will refer me to an > ENDO or a URO - presumably one who is well-versed in TRT > issues. There are no other choices, 'other than the > myriad fly-by-night websites' with self-serving interests > (I'm sure that he would include the advice given on this > board among them). We've heard your warnings about > ENDOs, but it doesn't help - because our $1900+ monthly > insurance policy won't pay a nickel toward 'treatment' by > anyone else. Fortunately, no real symptoms yet, but > we're a little worried about loss of bone density and muscle > mass, and whatever else may come next. > ............ .. & V, Rochester, NY.......... > .... > > > > > > My cholesterol numbers really suck. > > > > My GP wanted me to start a statin. I don't > want to go that > > > > route. I'm seriously considering niacin. Do > you use timed > > > > released? What's the doseage you use? > > > > I've read that the liver enzymes should be > watched while on > > > > this protocol. I also read that hypoglycemia > could be a > > > > problem. I'm not into researching this > enough to start on my > > > > own yet. I'm still relatively new to TRT and > want to give > > > > this some time before I have my cholesterol > numbers > > > > rechecked. I believe TRT is supposed to have > positive > > > > effects on cholesterol levels. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 I buy all my coconut products from Wilderness Family Naturals. I usually buy the bigger sizes since I go through a lot of it. Coconut products have a long shelf life because of the high saturated fat content and a very low (1 to 2%) polyunsaturated fat content. ________________________________ From: " rjamestemple@... " <rjamestemple@...> Sent: Wed, March 3, 2010 8:15:16 PM Subject: Re: Low Total Cholesterol  Ed, Where do u get coconut milk powder and chips? I have been using organic coconut oil for a few years now and my blood work is pwefect. Cheers, Rob Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Re: Low Total Cholesterol Hey Guys, Not much to add, ...it's a personal choice..., but for 5+ years following my MI (myocardial infarction) at 54, I've been on statins. As has been said, it was a no-brainer since permanent damage to the heart had already been done - leaving me with persistent atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), cardiomyopathy (enlarged), and moderate chronic heart failure (diminished pumping capacity, although the latter has actually improved by 50% after five years of daily morning workouts, and a little improvement in my diet). My total cholestorol, which had been above 250 and even 300 for more than 15 years, has been well below 150 ever since. I've not felt better since college days (even with the low testosterone level)!! I sure hope that beginning TRT this summer won't upset the cardio progress. ...A few years ago, though, my PCP (not a GP, but a Specialist in Internal Medicine) tried to begin a Niaspan regimen to help boost my HDL - which has failed to climb back into the normal range - and also to lower my triglycerides. The Cardiologists squawked immediately (not invented here?) because of potential interaction and side-effect concerns since I was also simultaneously switching from Lipitor and Tricor to Crestor alone (cheaper). My low HDL and elevated triglyceride levels remain. I expect to try Niaspan again soon (one tablet nightly before bed to minimize the effect of flushing). ...My (admittedly uneducated) guess is that the niacin would be a wise choice to improve HDL for a man whose total cholestorol is within range (< 200 or 220). Otherwise, the slightly more 'dangerous' statins are probably warranted. I certainly wish that I had been using Lipitor before my heart attack (the cardiac arterial blockages would have been much smaller, or at least would have occurred much later). .......On another subject, my PCP won't deal with the low T - except to order blood tests. He will refer me to an ENDO or a URO - presumably one who is well-versed in TRT issues. There are no other choices, 'other than the myriad fly-by-night websites' with self-serving interests (I'm sure that he would include the advice given on this board among them). We've heard your warnings about ENDOs, but it doesn't help - because our $1900+ monthly insurance policy won't pay a nickel toward 'treatment' by anyone else. Fortunately, no real symptoms yet, but we're a little worried about loss of bone density and muscle mass, and whatever else may come next. ............. .. & V, Rochester, NY.......... .... > > > My cholesterol numbers really suck. > > > My GP wanted me to start a statin. I don't want to go that > > > route. I'm seriously considering niacin. Do you use timed > > > released? What's the doseage you use? > > > I've read that the liver enzymes should be watched while on > > > this protocol. I also read that hypoglycemia could be a > > > problem. I'm not into researching this enough to start on my > > > own yet. I'm still relatively new to TRT and want to give > > > this some time before I have my cholesterol numbers > > > rechecked. I believe TRT is supposed to have positive > > > effects on cholesterol levels. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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