Advice On Lipids Profile Results

[Farrar]

I just received my Lipid Profile. I am 41 years old, 5’10” tall, 205 pounds at 18.5% BF. Here are the results:

Glucose, Serum or Plasma 81
Cholesterol 135
Triglyceride 84
HDL 25
LDL 93
VLDL 17
Chol/HDLC Ratio 5.40

I know that the HDL is low. It should be 40-100. And, the ratio of 5.40 is high because of this.

I had been consuming only about 40 grams of fat daily but have increased this and my EFAs. I am up to about 70 grams per day with only 5-10 grams saturated. I had read that niacin was a good way to raise HDL. Any suggestions or further interpretations of my results? I have been on cycle for 9 weeks now using 500mg Test Ent., 450mg Deca, and 400mg of Equipose. I was wondering how the cycle might be affecting the results.

Thanks,

Farrar

[SJR7674]

The answer is yes, and HDL of 25 is not that bad. Mine actually drops lower than that while on a cycle. Using Arimidex makes it even worse. I have found that the only thing that helps with cholesterol values when on a cycle is the addition of a cholesterol medication such as Lipitor

[Farrar]

I have a full bottle of Lipitor now. I just assumed it lowered LDL only. But, no reason to take it now I'm guessing.

Thanks,

Farrar

[darmadoc]

Your numbers are not bad at all, especially if you are on cycle now. I'd just check them again off cycle. Given the potential problems with Lipitor (admitedly relatively rare) I'd not take it right now.