Lowering LDL and raising HDL

[Liber_Pater]

Doctors in America seem to really not know too much about it, somehow. My PCP didn't even realize it existed before I mentioned it to him the first time, said he'd read up on it. Next time I saw him he told me he was now presenting it as an option for patients where they're catching the hyperlipidemia early.

I never cease to be amazed on how ignorant some physicians are regarding atherosclerosis as well as insulin resistance/hyperglycemia treatments. We need more well informed preventive care doctors. Very frustrating when your doctor doesn't know basic facts or the lastest science. For instance, my prior doctor didn't even know LP(a) and it's relevance to increased atherosclerosis risk (mine was very high at 182 and had to order my own test to determine). Similar to the CAC scan...

 

[Calm Logic]

Like pulling teeth every single visit.

 

[kris10karma 6175]

They're finding that processed foods and sugars drastically contribute more than what they used to think. Cholesterol isnt as much of an issue in other countries. Male RS who is slim but has obese bloodwork is taking .5mg Reta as well as being mindful of artificially enriched foods like rices, pastas, and breads. Organic, sprouted non-enriched versions of these foods dont seem to trigger inflammation in any of the subjects in this household. A statin was recommended but when you research outcomes, they arent really improved in people who prophylactically take statins that havent had a cardiac event. Id google about a bit modifying your key words for studies. I am eager to see male RS blood work compared to last time. Our functional medicine Dr said that the ratio of ldl:triglycerides is much more important than the actual numbers. Im on a learning quest in this arena too