Cholesterol dropped 80 points and my doc is shook — anyone have experience?

nancy_portland said:

ApoB is the more informative number and it is cheap.

Before/after bloodwork compilation for the lipid panel — everything in one place for those who want comprehensive data:

Every single metabolic marker improved. This is why I'm a believer in this therapy.

Following on from anders_CPH — and this may be the naive question:

Did your prescriber agree with that reading, and if not what was their objection?

labquiet_amy said:

Before/after bloodwork compilation for the lipid panel — everything in one place for those who want comprehensive data: Category Marker Before After…

Tracking labs for the lipid panel — here's the panel I get every 3 months and why:

• CMP: glucose, electrolytes, kidney function, liver enzymes
• Lipid panel: total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides
• A1C: 3-month glucose average
• hsCRP: inflammatory marker
• CBC: blood counts, anemia screening
• B12, folate, iron: nutritional deficiency screening
• TSH, free T4: thyroid monitoring
• Lipase: pancreatic safety check

Total cost with insurance: about $41 copay. Without insurance, request cash-pay pricing from Quest/Labcorp — usually $176.

labquiet_amy said:

Before/after bloodwork compilation for the lipid panel — everything in one place for those who want comprehensive data: Category Marker Before After…

Comprehensive lipid panel update relevant to the lipid panel:

The triglyceride drop is the most impressive. My cardiologist reduced my statin dose based on these results.

TrialNerd_Beth said:

Tracking labs for the lipid panel — here's the panel I get every 3 months and why: CMP: glucose, electrolytes, kidney function, liver enzymes Lipid…

Correct as far as it goes. The part it does not cover is what to do when the honest answer is "not enough data", which is more often than anyone likes.