NMR's, Cardio-Specific Lab Results
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 6:38 pm
So the following is merely for informational purposes for others that may in the future want to consider a similar regime. My latest results were mostly drugs/supplements driven. I will say that I believe(maybe) my LDL-P would have probably been under 700, but I had actually increased my egg consumption in the last month. Food changes are listed in the NMR factors. My doc was aiming for a 60/60/60 target for HDL/LDL/Trig.
Mostly good, the bads are hs-CRP is on the rise and A1C was much higher. Im not sure what to make of the A1C, as my waking glucose is anywhere between 70-80 and this is a big jump from the last one, unless my Homocysteine or Niacin supplements are the cause.
Have a higher than normal Adiponectin level, but thats a new one for me and is reported to be elevated in lean individuals as well. Cleveland Heart says for lean to normal individuals Im within range, so who knows.
A test I didnt include here but which I was very happy about, was Liver enzymes. Ive had the occasional just above normal spikes and was convinced with the added statin and Niacin they would be elevated but they fell within normal ranges.
NMR factors
Homocysteine
Supplements taken to reduce level -
http://www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson- ... 0-veg-caps
http://www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson- ... 0-veg-caps
http://www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson- ... mg-60-tabs
Mostly good, the bads are hs-CRP is on the rise and A1C was much higher. Im not sure what to make of the A1C, as my waking glucose is anywhere between 70-80 and this is a big jump from the last one, unless my Homocysteine or Niacin supplements are the cause.
Have a higher than normal Adiponectin level, but thats a new one for me and is reported to be elevated in lean individuals as well. Cleveland Heart says for lean to normal individuals Im within range, so who knows.
A test I didnt include here but which I was very happy about, was Liver enzymes. Ive had the occasional just above normal spikes and was convinced with the added statin and Niacin they would be elevated but they fell within normal ranges.
NMR factors
- 12/17/2013 - No drugs, moderate fat, low carb
- 01/29/2014 - On Zetia for 6 weeks plus Bergamot
- 06/06/2014 - Off Zetia for 2 months. Possible exaggerated response after coming off Zetia according to Doc.
- 07/15/2014 - Back on Zetia for 1 month.
- 12/16/2014 - low dose statin/Zetia and Niacin 1000mg.
From a diet perspective, in the last month I had increased carb intake & eggs but less animal protein. I believe Niacin is the big influencer with this result.
Homocysteine
Supplements taken to reduce level -
http://www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson- ... 0-veg-caps
http://www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson- ... 0-veg-caps
http://www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson- ... mg-60-tabs