Posted by gromit on November 26, 2004, at 3:03:34
In reply to Re: Why does niacin make me wired? » gromit, posted by raybakes on November 25, 2004, at 5:36:57
> 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.
I remember reading something about this, took me a while to remember exactly what. What do you think of this? http://www.cbass.com/Inflammation.htm
> 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.Well I have alot of these risk factors, I'm not extremely overweight, maybe 20 lbs. or so. Most of this is abdominal fat.
> 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.
My insulin and sugar levels were fine I don't think they checked homocystein. A short story, my wife and I had been trying to have a baby for a few years without success. We eventually went to a very smart fertility Dr. who was convinced my wife was insulin resistant. She took several tests and everything was normal, so he suggested she eat a piece of bread before the next test. Bingo, her sugar was fine but insulin was off the chart. She started Glucophage and Actos, six months later she was pregnant. This guy was sharp, he diagnosed her just from taking her history, I wish he were my Dr.
Thanks, you can never have too many bullets.
Rick
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