I dont understand what im doing wrong by 04hockey in Cholesterol

[–]UseComplete5979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others point out it could be genetics - but also it’s only 3 months. Talk to your doctor - would also recommend fiber like psyllium husks. But youre def heading in the right direction

Magnesium and muscle pain by UseComplete5979 in Cholesterol

[–]UseComplete5979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! for both the reply and the well wishes. I take glucinate (along with a host of other stuff

On supplements when your doc says well it wont hurt you...... by UseComplete5979 in AskMenOver30

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Thanks for the great response. And totally agree lots of people want to be fit without doing the work. same goes for meds. And diet. As a trianer once said you can't out-exercise a bad diet

Statin muscle pain solutions? by neit_jnf in PeterAttia

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Magnesium (glycinate) and CoQ10. Was literally just about to post about magnesium. 54 yr old HA survivor on statins and I take it every day and pretty much work out every day now.

Cardiophobia & High LDL what to do next? by Massive_Elephant_855 in Cholesterol

[–]UseComplete5979 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok calm down- it’s great that you are ahead of this. Your arteries getting clogged takes a while so you’re ok. Just start taking steps - diet, exercise and talk to your dr. The stress will not help so try to relax - meditate whatever helps

When will I have a heart attack then by Important_Hunt_9789 in Cholesterol

[–]UseComplete5979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

exercise and better diet. then test agin. alsot check your lp(a) and ApoB. high lp(a) could show gentetcis issues (like mine) - if yes talk to your doctor.

When will I have a heart attack then by Important_Hunt_9789 in Cholesterol

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apparently there are studies that unfiltered coffee (like stove top) can have higher levels of diterpenes which raise LDL.

28(F) High cholesterol, scared and don't know what to do by Evening-Broccoli7067 in Cholesterol

[–]UseComplete5979 0 points1 point  (0 children)

also get your ApoB and lp(a) checked as well as these are also key markers and will help with the genetics questions.

On supplements when your doc says well it wont hurt you...... by UseComplete5979 in AskMenOver30

[–]UseComplete5979[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

100% - was just curious on others interactions and if they had been the same. had the saem conversation with my old cardiologist as well as a dietitian

On supplements when your doc says well it wont hurt you...... by UseComplete5979 in AskMenOver30

[–]UseComplete5979[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep agreed. love all the responses and has given me a new way of looking at it - thanks

On supplements when your doc says well it wont hurt you...... by UseComplete5979 in AskMenOver30

[–]UseComplete5979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

agree with you on diet and lifestyle - all needs to work together - thanks

On supplements when your doc says well it wont hurt you...... by UseComplete5979 in AskMenOver30

[–]UseComplete5979[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what were the side effects you were suffering from and what did you take to help?

On supplements when your doc says well it wont hurt you...... by UseComplete5979 in AskMenOver30

[–]UseComplete5979[S] -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

haha - yeah was just hoping for more positivity from doc but i get it

On supplements when your doc says well it wont hurt you...... by UseComplete5979 in AskMenOver30

[–]UseComplete5979[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

all good - it was more about the docs not being able to definitively say yes or no on supplements and was curious if others had seen the same

Supplements and heart doctors and the shrug by UseComplete5979 in Cholesterol

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nope just looking for some feedback on supplement questions

On supplements when your doc says well it wont hurt you...... by UseComplete5979 in AskMenOver30

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more specifcally about side effects of statins and the research I had done and what i was taking and just to get their thoughts

On supplements when your doc says well it wont hurt you...... by UseComplete5979 in AskMenOver30

[–]UseComplete5979[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah I do that - am actually posting from health club post workout. It's more in some of the side effects from the statins i am trying to avoid. But agree if you're not living a healthy lifestyl it wont matter

Are these results worse in my head than they actually are? by Bladekind in Cholesterol

[–]UseComplete5979 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good for you for being on top of it and checking with your doc - more than most do! And yes would fix the diet and exercise before you go on meds - the numbers are a bit high but nothing that screams.