Posted by raybakes on November 25, 2004, at 5:36:57
In reply to Re: Why does niacin make me wired? » jujube, posted by gromit on November 24, 2004, at 13:12:26
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> I have been taking CoQ10 hoping for some energy. I didn't know it could raise HDL, maybe I should up my dose and see what happens. I should get some garlic capsules, the pills I have claim to be odorless but I could barely choke them down. Usually this isn't a problem, I take pills by the handful and it really freaks my wife out ;)
Hi Rick,
Just wanted to mention that cholesterol problems are related to syndrome x (insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis). All the things metioned so far are good for syndome x and I feel cholesterol is an indicator for this syndrome, rather than a problem in itself (ie a problem, but only as part of a larger picture) - to lower cholesterol without looking at all the other factors simultaneously might not be doing your body justice.
I would regard syndrome x as an inflammatory condition (diet, poor fats, infection) that desensitizes the body to insulin - the body compensates by raising insulin, and insulin also raises cholesterol. Insulin resistance also raises homocysteine, something you suggested might be a problem by talking about niacin intolerance.
Diagnosing and treating metabolic syndrome.
Kutschman RF, Hadley S.
Intensive Care Unit, Naval Hospital Guam.
Recent studies have shown that approximately 22% of adults in the United States have metabolic syndrome, a loosely defined clustering of cardiovascular risk factors, including abdominal obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), hypertension, and insulin resistance. With this syndrome looming as one of the most prevalent diseases of mankind (as well as one of the most preventable), it is imperative that practitioners have a thorough understanding of this condition so that they can effectively diagnose and appropriately manage it in their practices.
If you think any of this might apply to you it might be a good idea to get some insulin/blood sugar/homocysteine tests done.Ray
found this on hawthorn....
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