Weird Cholestrol #s... Genetics ?

[Zarati]

I eat better than my mother, but her cholesterol numbers are much better than mine.No matter what I do, or what supps I take, my cholesterol numbers don't change much. And I have been taking bloods for the past 3 months, the past months are also similar numbers. I am on 90mgs of TRT a week but I doubt that'd do it

Cholesterol, Total 158 mg/dL (100 - 199)
Triglycerides 132 mg/dL (0 - 149)
HDL Cholesterol 34 Low mg/dL >39


VLDL Cholesterol Cal 26 mg/dL (5 - 40)
LDL Cholesterol Calc 98 mg/dL (0 - 99)
T. Chol/HDL Ratio 4.6 ratio units (0.0 - 5.0)

 

[itconsulting]

What is your history of AAS usage?

 

[Zarati]

Used roids for a few years (4 years) non stop, no more than 1 gram.... Last cycle was last year this time but stopped for good. Been on TRT since then

 

[nothuman]

Citrus Bergamot and/or GW501516

 

[Zarati]

Citrus Bergamot and/or GW501516

That works great for my LDL and Triglycerides, but for HDL, NADA! My HDL is stuck btw 30 - 35

Do I have a heart diseases ? WTF is wrong

 

[nothuman]

That works great for my LDL and Triglycerides, but for HDL, NADA! My HDL is stuck btw 30 - 35



Do I have a heart diseases ? WTF is wrong

LDL and triglycerides are more important than HDL. Low HDL isn't the root of heart disease. Work on lowering inflammation and blood sugar and your HDL might increase.

 

[Zarati]

LDL and triglycerides are more important than HDL. Low HDL isn't the root of heart disease. Work on lowering inflammation and blood sugar and your HDL might increase.

are my numbers that bad tho ? I'll start taking citrus bergamot again, I was taking 1g a week and it did wonders for my Trig and LDL

 

[maldorf]

Used roids for a few years (4 years) non stop, no more than 1 gram.... Last cycle was last year this time but stopped for good. Been on TRT since then

What is your TRT dose?

 

[nothuman]

are my numbers that bad tho ? I'll start taking citrus bergamot again, I was taking 1g a week and it did wonders for my Trig and LDL

They're ok. Get your CRP and homocysteine level tested. More important than a lipid panel.

 

[Stewie]

The reality of the matter is; you can't compare you to your mother in regards to lipids. This is assuming she is non-menopausal or on HRT. Her estrogens as a whole have a much more positive impact on her HDL than you as a hypogonadal male. If so, that she's still menstrating with normal hormonal levels, her HDL-C and cholesterol/HDL ratio will be much more appealing on paper work than yours, if you will.

Next, there's an inverse relationship between triglycerides and HDL-C. By focusing on lowering your triglycerides, your HDL-C may, as it should rise.

Cut back on your starchy carbs, up your cardio and importantly up your good fat intake.

Otherwise, your numbers are not that bad.

 

[chemical engineer]

Yes. Numbers are solid. Comparing your to moms is apples to oranges as stewie said. One caveat. I read where a cardiologist said that he has never had a patient with a major malady with a total cholesterol under 100! Food for thought! Mine is at 97. My bat is corked, so to speak. I take 40 mg of lipator

 

[nothuman]

Yes. Numbers are solid. Comparing your to moms is apples to oranges as stewie said. One caveat. I read where a cardiologist said that he has never had a patient with a major malady with a total cholesterol under 100! Food for thought! Mine is at 97. My bat is corked, so to speak. I take 40 mg of lipator

This does more harm than good. Might want to research this before deciding whether you should continue using a statin. It's been covered to death on this forum.

 

[Zarati]

90mgs of Test

I will get CRP and homocysteine checked next round. My SHBG is also really low... 9 (11 - 56)

 

[Stewie]

90mgs of Test

I will get CRP and homocysteine checked next round. My SHBG is also really low... 9 (11 - 56)

Yes it is. Have you checked your fasting insulin levels and thyroid levels?

What's your fasting glucose levels?

Are you on any medications?

 

[Zarati]

Yes it is. Have you checked your fasting insulin levels and thyroid levels?

What's your fasting glucose levels?

Are you on any medications?

Thyroid and AC1 all are good, fasting glucose was 80, no signs of diabetes or anything. I'm very fit... No other medications, just TRT

 

[chemical engineer]

Thanks for the advice nothuman. But I will stick with medical experts

 

[eaglecall]

This does more harm than good. Might want to research this before deciding whether you should continue using a statin. It's been covered to death on this forum.

Statin drugs have been proven to be extremely dangerous. They only treat symptoms but do nothing for the underlying condition causing inflammation in the arteries. Allopathic medicine cannot cure chronic diseases. An MD is the wrong specialist for a chronic condition.