HDL and LDL advice please.
OK, so I had my blood test yesterday. I'm 3 weeks into my tren a test prop cycle. First here are my stats. 30 198lbs 5'7". I have experience w both these compounds. Heart disease and bad cholesterol is hereditary in my family. That's why I do blood test BC I care about my health.
I'm taking 700mgs tren a and 225mgs prop a week. W test suspension 2-4 times a week. I'm also on a ketosis diet consisting of 60/30/10. Cardio everyday 20mins.
I'm taking 40mgs of pravastatin now for my cholesterol. Well, my hdl was 18 and ldl was 220.
Doctor changed my medicine today. Wants me to take lipitor.
Now, those # r shitty. And I'm going back n four weeks to get it checked again. I understand AAS affect cholesterol but, am I being to paranoid ?
I'm considering ending my cycle. Taking lipitor for a month and c n where I'm at . Or am I putting myself n danger by continuing my cycle. Last blood test hdl was 36 ldl was 143. So I'm disappointed. Opinions advice is very much appreciated... thanks !
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This is an interesting read... google the topic and you'll find several more like it.
http://chriskresser.com/when-it-comes-to-fish-oil-more-is-not-better
That is interesting...I'm wondering if between the half pound of salmon and a dozen eggs everyday has wrecked havoc on my hdl and ldl #? Last time I had em checked I was on dbol and 1+ gram of test. And my results were better. No cardio or diet. F me
56tooHey H. I also inherited bad LDL, HDL numbers. I always do bloods before ,after then a cpl months after the end of a cycle . My HDL after a cpl mos off cycle is around 40, right after finishing it drops to about 25, while my LDL hovers around 80 . I took meds for that as well as many other things for approx. 35 years and then I had surgery 5-6 years ago and the surgeon took a biopsy of my liver and told me I was almost at the point of cirrhosis of the liver. Because I use to party a lot I thought that would've been the reason but he assured me the real reason is because of all the meds I had taken for so long. Needless to say I avoid taking meds at all cost. Im actually taking a very small dose of BP med only because I cycle but otherwise wouldn't be taking that ether
Hey,56. Thanks for stopping bye. Yes, I should have had blood taken 3 weeks ago. But, my doctor and I had it already set. And I was ready to start my cycle. Live n learn. I hate the fact that I have to take a pill everyday for this. Dayumm family genes. I have to fix this. I have 3 little kids to take care of. I can't be fall n over dead Lol. I'm going to scale back my tren dose . And cut it out completely. Sucks 3 weeks strict dieting and everyday pinning. On the outside everything was looking good. But, bloods don't lie. And my health is more important. Bums me out. I was doing really good to. Maybe next time.
Wow those are bad lipid numbers. I suggest you start some Niacin for the HDLStart at 500mg Titrate up to 1000mg if you can tolerate it. If you flush take a baby aspirin 1/2 hour prior to taking the Niacin. Next, I would start Fish oil 4 grams a day. Then I would increase the cardio to 30-40 minutes daily. Also, consider at the very least reducing the Tren to say 400 a week or even stopping it. In addition, Pravachol is a very weak statin. Lipitor will do a better job, but not for the HDL.. I would maybe discuss starting Crestor with your doctor. It is by far the best statin for lowering LDL and increasing HDL.
Old head, how r ya bud? Thank u for this great advice. Yes , I am consulting w my doctor on this. It's all new to me. I will pick up those supplements u suggested n the morning. I'm going to cut tren n half to 350mgs and run it 2 more weeks. Being 5 weeks total. Then just finish off w 300mgs of test couple of weeks. Do u think eating say, 6 whole eggs w 6 egg whites everyday for breakfast and eating 102grams of healthy fat has hurt my # as well ? Maybe I should stick to egg whites. And add three cups of oj to my diet. That would defeat the ketosis theory though. BC of sugar from oj. Appreciate it thanks !
I know that people say that egg yolks are not bad, but when you have lipid issues I would say 6 a day is to much. I would go with whites only, or maybe 1-2 whole eggs a day max with those numbers. I would reduce all fats, maybe cut them in half. If you eat red meat, ditch it! Fish, chicken, turkey. No need for OJ. Another thought, since I assume based on your KETO diet you are not consuming much fiber , you may want to start a fiber supplement.
I agree w u completely. Egg whites one whole egg. Right now I've been eating 102grams of healthy fats a day. I'm going to cut that n half. Red meat. I've only been eating one 8oz. Sirloin steak a week. Lunch and dinner get one cup of broccoli w each. I have fiber n powder form. In my supplement cabinet. I need to reevaluate my diet higher protein.. trace carbs....very little fat. And c what happens.
I did notice on my fatty meal dinner. Consists of salmon and it has a good deal of cholesterol in it. Should I change that also.
Salmon is damn good for you, in fact I just had it for dinner lol, but in your case I would try to really adjust all fats and cholesterol. You can get your Omega 3's by fish oil tabs. I would eat, egg whites, chicken breast, and very lean turkey until your next test.
Easy enough. I agree w you completely. Thanks for ur help and time. I'll let u know how it goes. +1 from me for everything. Thanks
No problem brother!! that's what we are all here for. I hope I helped a little..Let me know how it turns out!! Good luck brother!!