prsp…@scr.siemens.com (Peter Spool) writes:
P(> Most cholesterol treatments are intended to LOWER cholosterol levels.
P(> These may lower both LDL and HDL levels.
P(> What treatments (substances/methods) can be used to specifically
P(> RAISE HDL levels? (Lowering the LDL level at the same time is ok.)
P(> What dosage/duration is recommended for each such treatment?
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Lowering *total* cholesterol, and affecting HDL/LDL ratios/levels
individually are definitely two separate things. Magnesium for
instance lowers total cholesterol, but unfortunately also lowers
the HDL ratio.
Raising HDL fractions can be accomplished with w-6 EFA sources
(borage seed oil, black currant oil, primrose oil, fish oils…),
supplements such as lecithin, choline, inositol, etc… or large
amounts of vitamins such as C, E, B-3/4. The use of water-soluble
fiber effectively lowers LDL cholesterol as well.
Vit E, niacin (niacinamide) and manganese are one of the few that
not only lower total cholesterol, but also increase the HDL ratio,
however high intake of the latter two can trigger liver problems if
not needed.
Silicon levels give an approximate indication of w-6 EFA activity,
your sodium status can be used as criteria on the amount of choline
to take, and your phosphorus status does the same for lecithin.
Regular exercise and keeping your stress level to a minimum are
also helpful in maintaining higher HDL ratios for both, cholesterol
and triglycerides, while it should be noted (but not necessarily
recommended) that people who consume alcoholic beverages average
higher HDL fractions compared to those who don’t.
* Ron Roth < rn.3…@rose.com >
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> prsp…@scr.siemens.com (Peter Spool) writes:
> P(> Most cholesterol treatments are intended to LOWER cholosterol levels.
> P(> These may lower both LDL and HDL levels.
> P(> What treatments (substances/methods) can be used to specifically
> P(> RAISE HDL levels? (Lowering the LDL level at the same time is ok.)
> P(> What dosage/duration is recommended for each such treatment?
> ===
I take 2 medicines for lowering my cholesterol (Zocor and Questran)
and not only has this significantly lowered my LDL but my HDL has
raised. (I guess I expected my HDL to stay low or go lower).
I started with this
overall = 288
LDL = 195
HDL = 47
My last tests results were
overall = 170
LDL = 85
HDL = 57
I don’t suppose anyone can explain why this happens this way?
Melanie
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In article <mdresser-2111941610140…@mdresser-mac.ida.org>,
Melanie Dresser <mdres…@ida.org> wrote:
>I take 2 medicines for lowering my cholesterol (Zocor and Questran)
>and not only has this significantly lowered my LDL but my HDL has
>raised. (I guess I expected my HDL to stay low or go lower).
Most therapies which lower LDL tend not to lower HDL. The only one
I can think of which does this consistently is the antioxidant drug
probucol.
>I started with this
> overall = 288
> LDL = 195
> HDL = 47
>My last tests results were
> overall = 170
> LDL = 85
> HDL = 57
>I don’t suppose anyone can explain why this happens this way?
Not yet.
The relationship between changes in LDL and
eventual HDL levels isn’t well understood at all.
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Steve Dyer
d…@ursa-major.spdcc.com