tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post75503605498482430..comments2023-11-30T00:29:08.106-08:00Comments on Animal Pharm: Show Me Your Lipids!Dr. B Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-63255928092635104672009-10-23T21:18:07.816-07:002009-10-23T21:18:07.816-07:00George,
Dude that is progress!!
You need to post...George,<br /><br />Dude that is progress!!<br /><br />You need to post more often -- I haven't hear from you like in a million years!!<br /><br />What is goal for yourself? Better health? Energy? Reduce heart risk? What is your motivation and drive? How do you feel now? Sometimes the changes are so subtle one doesn't even realize major changes have occurred (body recomp, less edema, less facial puffiness, more energy, waking up with vitality instead of dragging with POOPINESS, etc). Who cares about the numbers right nwo?<br /><br />Don't despair! You have made an extremely high # of changes!!<br />--Pump classes (!!! hey COOL)<br />--6 kilos wt loss<br />--Diet changes<br /><br /><br />With wt loss, sometimes the lipoproteins can be mixed up. Please do not fret or worry... :)<br /><br />The article you posted discussed white adipose tissue (WAT). WAT is just visceral fat and is reduced with coconut oil and MCT oil. <br /><br />Guess what increases WAT?<br /><br />Carbs!!!!!<br /><br />Grains like that porridge!!<br /><br />Omega-6 oils like in that Benechol!!!<br /><br /><br />I would consider the high value of adding this to any anti-inflammatory program for a variety of reasons:<br />--increases thermogenesis<br />--improves thyroid function (esp if it replaces that STUPID Benechol)<br />--reduces WAT (visceral adipose)<br />--provides satiety (so you won't hunger that high-carb grain-based porridge)<br />--body recomposition<br />--preserves lean muscle <br /><br /><br />George -- consider asking your doc who is hopefully progressive and if she/he is not consider switching... about thyroid function. Get the whole panel FT3 FT4 anti-TPO and TSH. <br /><br />You labs appear to me mildly hyperglycemic and mildly diabetic or pre-diabetic. Dietary carb control is key -- do Paleo, low carb Paleo<br />--no grains (therefore NIX the porridge, sorry dude, that is killing your fat loss)<br />--no legumes<br />--no dairy<br /><br />Eat only meat meat meat and sat fats and some wild greens. A few berries and nuts are fine too.<br /><br />Do you want to read a good book? Mark Hyman MD UltraMind is excellent. Broda Barnes Thyroid the Unsuspected Illness you might find to be a good resource as well (start cking your body temps at various times during the day; anything < 98.6 F is HIGHLY SUGGESTIVE of untreated hypothyroidism).<br /><br />HANG IN THERE!!! I am so sorry to hear about your injury. Heal up well and consider some yoga for cross training, relaxation, reduction in cortisol, and for injury prevention and strengthening.<br /><br />You are definitely getting there!!!<br /><br />-GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-18146119607130926722009-10-23T18:41:21.460-07:002009-10-23T18:41:21.460-07:00I'm worried.
During the summer I lost 6 kilos...I'm worried.<br /><br />During the summer I lost 6 kilos, ate Benecol with plant sterols in - and sitll get bad blood test results. I also injuured myself doing body pump classes (using weights)<br /><br />My blood test results (which have hatdly changed even though I lost weight) are:<br /><br />Plasma HDL choolesterol: 1.2 mmol<br />LDL: 4<br />Total choletserol: 6.3<br />Total: HDL ratio: 5.2<br />Triglyceride 2.47 mmol<br />Plasma glucose level: 5.8 mmol<br />Fasting glucose: 7.1<br /><br />This is all bad.<br /><br />I've eaten porridge every day for a year too - great tasting but healthwisse doe snot seem to have made much difference.<br /><br />I have a desk job...<br /><br />So, if I walk a few miles every day what else should I do?<br /><br />Low carb and high sat fat?<br /><br />This seems to say sat fat is dangerous:<br /><br />http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19763019<br /><br />All ideas welcome<br /><br />Thank youThomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13399169086950516484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-22617923748038169802009-10-15T08:20:45.196-07:002009-10-15T08:20:45.196-07:00Carl,
I'm sorry -- what were the labs earlier...Carl,<br /><br />I'm sorry -- what were the labs earlier? <br /><br />Stopping the Lipitor (atorvastatin) probably affected the face-value lipids (higher TG and higher LDL).<br /><br />Lipitor tends to lower the HDLs -- did this improve you notice?<br /><br />OK -- I'm sorry I am not familiar with type I MCGM. Could you be more specific? Sounds autoimmune to me? Is it related to Strep?<br /><br />The best thing you did was to go grain-free (and hopefully dairy-free and legume-free) which limit the autoimmune disease process!<br /><br />So your stomach is better and no Prevacid (Lansoprazole) is necessary now? GERD bloating and heartburn are usually cured with Paleo/Primal!<br /><br />OK -- a couple of things for CKD stage 3. <br />(a) Have you considered the high value of vitamin D and getting monitored per the DOQI guidelines?<br />(b) Is your BP controlled < 115/70s?<br />(c) Have you lost significant body fat and weight over the last 2mos? This may explain any screwy labs in the interim -- you could wait another 1-2 mos after stabilization to recheck.<br />(d) What autoimmune diseases are in your family?<br />(e) Any premature heart disease or strokes (or dialysis)?<br />(f) What is your thyroid panel (anti-TPO, TSH FT4 FT3)? There is a high association between ALL autoimmune diseases and low thyroid.<br />(g) What is the Lp(a)? Undoubtedly this is elevated and associated with progression in nearly all stages of CKD. Hormones, omega-3 fish oil, low LOW carb and saturated fats control this.<br />(h) lastly, what is your dose of fish oil?<br /><br />THANK YOU,<br />GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-70939697847309659392009-10-15T08:07:58.565-07:002009-10-15T08:07:58.565-07:00Nick,
I've never been on Bernstein's foru...Nick,<br /><br />I've never been on Bernstein's forum but often revolutionary thinkers will update and fast TRACK to modern times as the evidence mounts.<br /><br />Vitamin D -- he's wrong and hopefully he has noted that by now.<br />Vitamin A -- again wrong -- most of us who are chronically inflamed or hypothyroid (or other autoimmune illness) cannot convert beta-carotene to vitamin A. It is true we can easily have toxicity but only if vitamin K2 and vitamin D3 are lacking and deficient.<br /><br />Chris Masterjohn (WAPF) and Dr. Stephan Guyenet PhD (Whole Health Source blog) tie these together well. I've discussed vitamin A too :) If you eat liver, absolutely no need to supplement. (I only take it like every other month or if I feel sick).<br /><br />http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2008/08/cod-liver-oil-update-questions-about.html<br /><br />http://blog.cholesterol-and-health.com/2009/05/womens-health-initiative-confirms-that.html<br /><br />http://wholehealthsource.blogspot.com/2008/06/more-fat-soluble-vitamin-musing.html<br /><br />ZMA is great stuff -- my trainers use it. I'm not sure if it is necessary to use daily but I take some intermittently. I go by blood levels -- shoot for upper end of 'normal' standard range (U.S. 2.2 to 2.3 mg/dl). <br /><br />That is great that Bernstein discusses vitamin E, Mag and Zinc -- they are in fact critical for Type 2 and Type 1.<br /><br />For vitamin E -- the whole family of tocopherols and tocotrienols are vital to include in the diet or via supplmentation. I like the NOW brand Tocotrienol E Complex -- has some extra Selenium in there too.<br /><br />Selenium -- cannot overstate the value of selenium. Like Mag and Zinc, Selenium is necessary not only for enzyme functioning but also mitochondrial energetics, glandular functions, redox and most importantly detoxification. Selenium 200mcg daily is a perfect dose. Again, NOW brand is a wonderful one.<br /><br />-GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-61748127287033652392009-10-15T07:54:00.874-07:002009-10-15T07:54:00.874-07:00taliesen,
COOL BEANS!! (omg sorry the delay)
Cof...taliesen,<br /><br />COOL BEANS!! (omg sorry the delay)<br /><br />Coffee is great but I admit it jacks my cortisol (what I barely have remaining) up. Sometimes I find that I grab caffeine just b/c I'm actually lacking sleep, rest, and some good quality family time. So in that regard, coffee is wonderful but not great to fill in for what we really require in life :) THANKS for your sharing the improvements -- that is really wonderful!<br /><br />-GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-33383334131451954002009-09-25T09:30:15.612-07:002009-09-25T09:30:15.612-07:00Hi,
Just today, I've had a letter and worried...Hi,<br /><br />Just today, I've had a letter and worried follow up call from my consultant. My results are back:-<br /><br />Fasting Lipids<br />- Chol 9.3 mmol/l<br />- Trig 3.1 mmol/l<br />- HDL 0.9 mmol/l<br />- LDL 7.0 mmol/l<br />- Chol/HDL ratio 10.3%<br /><br />I've been following Primal diet and exercise for about 2 months now and am worried as I seem to be going in the wrong direction?<br /><br />I'm under pretty close obsevation medically as I have stage III CKD due to type I MCGM. I've also stopped taking Atorvastatin and Lansoporsol about a month ago, but have kept on taking prednisolone, enalapril, azathioprine, sodium bicarb and aranesp.<br /><br />I do believe in the primal eating approach and don't want to give it up, however if my results continue as is I believe my specialist will give me no option.<br /><br />Any advice is greatly appreciated.<br /><br />cdCarlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-57102956022447833672009-09-24T01:54:15.815-07:002009-09-24T01:54:15.815-07:00Wicked, thanks again! I've sent a mail throug...Wicked, thanks again! I've sent a mail through, let me know if it doesn't land.<br /><br />I've started on the Vit D as of yesterday (started at 7,200iu as I'm about 190lbs right now - and yes 7,200 a weird number, but the best gels I could find in the UK are 2,400 each...) I've also got some taurine and started in at 3g twice per day. It'll be a while before I can get tested for magnesium levels; is the best approach to simply wait and see what the results are, or to start on ZMA straight away? I believe there are some potential side-effects if you push the mag levels too high (is that correct?), and I'm not experiencing any cramping, constipation etc.<br /><br />Organ meats... I eat them occasionally but not regularly, and I don't make many stocks or stews (I really should though, they're delicious!) In fact you've sparked me off, think I'll give the local farm shop a call and see if I can bag any spare bones they have... and maybe some spare pig fat to render some lard...<br /><br />Err, sorry I digress - you've made me hungry! Getting back to Bernstein, what I can find him saying is:<br /><br />- He recommends Vit E at 400iu - 1200iu per day as being protective against glycosylation of proteins and lowering insulin resistance.<br /><br />- NO recommendation at all for Vit D, and in fact he suggests that if you supplement with calcium (which he only suggests for weight loss) you AVOID Vit D supplementation.<br /><br />- Says that Vit A can help insulin sensitivity but can also be toxic in high doses and cause calcium loss even in modest doses, so he recommends only moderate doses of beta carotene (and this was for T2's, no mention for T1's).<br /><br />- Magnesium and zinc are only mentioned for T2's, and he suggests getting tested for deficiency and supplementing if appropriate.<br /><br />- No mention of taurine whatsoever.<br /><br />- No mention of K2 whatsoever.<br /><br />Basically, I feel that Bernstein's general recommendations (low carb etc.) are bang on the money, and I have great respect for his work. But his focus is firmly on diabetic control (which he does VERY well), and I think he therefore falls a little short on food quality and some of the fine detail. He relies on a lot of artifical sweeteners and heavy dairy products, and tries to mimic "normal" food with low-carb alternatives; and there's scant information on supplmentation.<br /><br />I think that for a T1D the control is paramount, but taking a low-carb paleo approach seems far better to me than simply a low-carb "normal Western" diet. And if there are supps that can make a difference it's well worth researching them; the evidence for Vit D for example is so compelling that I feel dumb for not having jumped on it earlier!<br /><br />Wow, another ramble - sorry for the brain dump!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Nick.Nick Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-11734045572303000642009-09-22T06:39:40.355-07:002009-09-22T06:39:40.355-07:00Thank you ever so much for replying and for your i...Thank you ever so much for replying and for your instructive and kind words!<br /><br />Yes, my mind is much better now, and I tapered down slowly to 5mg/d - now I'm 5 days SSRI free! incidentally, I did a quick google:<br /><br />http://www.checkdrugsnow.com/EffectsDetail.do?dname=Celexa&sid=11806&eid=7311#relse <br /><br />I've only been truly LCHF for 4 months, which was actually when I also started the meds. Will test again in 6 months or so.<br /><br />Just bought a few months worth of fish oil caps (at 5mg/d) today! Exercise it is from now on! Think the meds made me somewhat lethargic...<br /><br />Thank you again!<br /><br />p.s. would loooove to read what Animal Pharm thinks of coffee - seemingly every low-carb Paleo person's legit drug of choice! (Mine too haha!)Talhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17513005500737000819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-83396776657392240222009-09-21T14:48:36.340-07:002009-09-21T14:48:36.340-07:00taliesen,
Not bad dude!! Hope your mind is heale...taliesen,<br /><br />Not bad dude!! Hope your mind is healed! The trigs could be lower -- we shoot for < 0.5 for optimal health and longevity. It is related to carb intake, inflammation, and exercise.<br /><br />E X E R C I S E . . . *haaa*<br /><br />Otherwise, you appear to be on the optimal diet. The HDLs and LDL rock. I'm sure they are pretty fluffy but with the Trigs over 0.4-0.5, some may not. Hard for me tell. <br /><br />Fish oil n-3 pufas, vitamin D and some spices/antioxidants and exercise are all natural mood elevators. I used to have seasonal affective disorder. You know, weepy during commercials at wintertime. Irritability. Blah blah blah. Vitamin D and fish oil took care of it. (my hormones are almost better -- that also jacks things up).<br /><br />Would love to hear your progress later -- keep up the excellent work! Thank you for the kind comments!<br /><br />(Citalopram is one med that cannot be abruptly discontinued -- only gradually tirated down to prevent withdraw. Consider of course discussing all changes of course with your MD.)<br /><br />-GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-43391732647507410442009-09-21T14:42:13.231-07:002009-09-21T14:42:13.231-07:00Hey Nick!
You have wonderful questions! I think u...Hey Nick!<br /><br />You have wonderful questions! I think u r amazing and have achieved muscle mass increases that Dr. Bernstein has failed to achieve. It is VERY very impressive. You and Robb should write a book later! Seriously...<br /><br />No doubt you are in the UK and totally vitamin D deficient. We generally start dosing at 4000 IU in the morning (can cause insomnia if taken at night). Dosing is about 1000 IU per 25 lbs of body wt (or about 10 kilos). Fatty foods, grassfed meat might have some D but usually it is pretty negligible. I'm only about 120 lbs but I need about 4000 to 8000 IU to keep my asthma away and the blood level at 60-80 ng/ml. <br /><br />The blood level for Mag will tell you what you need as well. Goal is 2.2 to 2.3 mg/dl. Cramps? Constipation? You are probably depleted, if so. We generally start with 1-2 caps daily. My athletes at my Crossfit like ZMA.<br /><br />Do you eat pastured organ meats? Do you make a lot of broths, stews with pastured beef or pork bones? It is great stuff (may stimulate progenitor stem cells). If not you may want to consider getting some K2 and vitamin A. I wonder what Bernstein says about these? <br /><br /><br /><br />Here is some Taurine info. Sorry had to put on to a jpeg file so hopefully you can blow up and read it.<br /><br />Taurine monograph info:<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xBb4d4a2y98/SrftosiGrOI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/DH8RCfJW4FI/s1600-h/Taurine+1.JPG" rel="nofollow">Page 1</a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xBb4d4a2y98/SrftoPy-ItI/AAAAAAAAAeI/T7SZKURCj7s/s1600-h/Taurine+2.JPG" rel="nofollow">Page 2</a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xBb4d4a2y98/SrftnvvxSzI/AAAAAAAAAeA/88L7y4tw1tY/s1600-h/Taurine+3.JPG" rel="nofollow">Page 3</a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBb4d4a2y98/SrftnOV1ThI/AAAAAAAAAd4/duCJsVnVLZM/s1600-h/Taurine+4.JPG" rel="nofollow">Page 4</a><br /><br /><br />Nutr Hosp. 2002 Nov-Dec;17(6):262-70. Taurine: a conditionally essential amino acid in humans? An overview in health and disease.<br />Lourenço R, Camilo ME.<br /><br />Taurine, a sulphur containing amino acid, is the most abundant intracellular amino acid in humans, and is implicated in numerous biological and physiological functions. This comprehensive overview explores areas, from its characterisation to its potential clinical benefit as a conditionally essential amino acid and a pharmaconutrient. In healthy individuals the diet is the usual source of taurine; although in the presence of vitamin B6 it is also synthesised from methionine and cysteine. Taurine has a unique chemical structure that implies important physiological functions: bile acid conjugation and cholestasis prevention (GALLBLADDER), antiarrhythmic/inotropic/chronotropic effects, central nervous system neuromodulation, retinal development and function, endocrine/metabolic effects and antioxidant/antiinflammatory properties. Taurine is an essential amino acid for preterm neonates and is assured by breast milk. Specific groups of individuals are at risk for taurine deficiency and may benefit from supplementation, e.g. patients requiring long-term parenteral nutrition (including premature and newborn infants); those with chronic **hepatic, **heart or **renal failure. Further studies are required to determine the benefits of replenishing taurine pools as well as the need to include taurine routinely in parenteral nutrition regimens. PMID: 12514918<br /><br />Can u email me? I have some articles for u.<br /><br />-GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-32013099938207276842009-09-21T09:32:31.313-07:002009-09-21T09:32:31.313-07:00Fantastic blog, just found you! Over the moon!
M...Fantastic blog, just found you! Over the moon! <br /><br />My recent panel:<br /><br />Total: 8.3<br />HDL: 1.81<br />LDL: 6.0!!!!!!<br />Trigs: 1.0<br /><br />Er, please tell me my astronomical LDLs are the harmless, fluffy and cuddly sort?!<br /><br />I am male, 33, 70kg, 188cm, don't exercise (don't judge me!)<br /><br />Diet: animal fat, animal protein. Lots off eggs. Heavy cream in my coffee. No fruit... An onion here, a pepper there. 85% chocolate. Some days zero carb I guess. Not supplementing yet with omega 3. I don't drink or smoke but have recently come off 20mg/d Citalopram which I was on when I had the tests.Talhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17513005500737000819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-945806602699764132009-09-20T06:25:48.354-07:002009-09-20T06:25:48.354-07:00Hi,
Just wanted to say sorry for the dumb Vit D q...Hi,<br /><br />Just wanted to say sorry for the dumb Vit D question on the last comment - should have had more patience and spent all of 5 minutes reading your site for the correct dosages etc.! Feel free to wipe it if you prefer.<br /><br />I'd still be interested in any other supps you think worthwhile for a T1D though - so far I plan to continue the high-dose fish oil, and add taurine (3g twice per day) and Vit D (will get a blood test for current levels of course, but would be amazed if I'm not deficient). Anything else you think I ought to be gunning for would be great.<br /><br />Thanks again for the wealth of information on the blog - I'm reading through the entire thing slowly, it's an absolute goldmine!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Nick.Nick Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-22457108920749320742009-09-18T10:23:58.937-07:002009-09-18T10:23:58.937-07:00Hey,
There was no mention of taurine supplementat...Hey,<br /><br />There was no mention of taurine supplementation in Bernstein's book, and I'd not heard of that before. Sounds like a no-brainer - I assume it's safe for long-term consumption at those levels?<br /><br />I probably don't get enough Vit D - I don't supplement it, and I live in northern England so the winters have pretty short days and little sunlight. I'll get onto that straight away as well. Are we talking just a standard 400iu tablet per day, or more?<br /><br />Are there any other supps I ought to be taking? I'm on a high dose of fish oil already (about 10g EPA/DHA per day); should I be looking at any others? Magnesium? Potassium? If so, what kind of doses are we talking?<br /><br />Sorry for the barrage of questions, and apologies if this is already covered in the blog; I haven't had time to read through everything on here yet (I'll get there though!!!)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Nick.Nick Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-62457259528349303372009-09-17T11:44:14.057-07:002009-09-17T11:44:14.057-07:00Nick,
You are VERY welcome!
Does Bernstein tal...Nick,<br /><br />You are VERY welcome! <br /><br />Does Bernstein talk about Taurine, a protein supplement? Taurine is kinda devoid in our diets, being a heat-labile essential amino acid found in only meat/seafood/eggs sources and raw pastured goat milk. We need to eat (or drink) it because we don't synthesize it.<br /><br />Taurine is depleted also in autoimmune conditions, stress, heart failure, heart conditions, hypothyroidism, etc. In the medical literature it reverses ALL diabetic complications including neuropathy. It also improves glucoses, BPs, heart function, and shifts lipoproteins to more buoyant particles. The dose used in clinical trials is 3000mg twice daily (bulk powder: 3/4 tsp twice daily)<br /><br />Do you get enough vitamin D? As you are probably aware the research has shown that both gluten exposure and vitamin D deficiency prior to age 12mos is highly associated with Type 1 (like other autoimmune conditions, like my Hashimoto's).<br /><br />I agree, Paleo is the only way to go! <br /><br />-GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-46504850551925074452009-09-17T10:11:59.924-07:002009-09-17T10:11:59.924-07:00Hey,
Thanks for the swift response, you've pu...Hey,<br /><br />Thanks for the swift response, you've put my mind at rest! I've been eating a lot of protein (it's hard not to when you're trying to put on mass and limiting carbs...) so that could be the cause. Like you say, I won't read anything into the one result, I'll see how things stabilise out next time.<br /><br />I've read Bernstein and learned a lot from the book. I don't agree with everything in there (not a fan of his exercise recommendations or his reliance on artificial sweeteners etc.) but 95% of the book made perfect sense and really resonated - it was that plus Robb's stuff that turned me on to a low-carb paleo diet, and the results are fantastic (that A1C has dropped from 7.6 to 6.2 in about 11 weeks of paleo; I fully expect it to go ever lower). And yes, Bernstein's control is an inspiration!<br /><br />I'm not on a pump, but might blag my way onto one next year. Pumps are rare in the UK, but the diabetic specialist at my local hospital is starting a pump clinic there; he doesn't necessarily think it'll help my control but is willing to put me on one for a 3- or 6-month trial, which I may well take up. If he can swing a CGMS as well I'll be over the moon...<br /><br />Thanks again for the feedback, it's really appreciated.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Nick.Nick Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-8033734751344912972009-09-17T09:41:48.158-07:002009-09-17T09:41:48.158-07:00Hey Nick W,
I love Robb! I had never really heard...Hey Nick W,<br /><br />I love Robb! I had never really heard of any clinical disease reversal stories until I found him and Xfit (and TYP). Now I am a BELIEVER.<br /><br />You are doing GREAT in my opinion -- honestly, one Trig lab test may not be relevant b/c even 1-2 high carb meals or rapid body fat loss transiently elevate the Trigs. The 0.7 mmol/L and below are good goals to maintain longterm. There is no rush. Best to wait until your body recomposition stabilizes for at least 4-8wks, then to test. (However, for Crossfit newbies and those embarking on lower carb Paleo diets, after 4-6wks, AWESOME results and particle sizes are typical and evident. When MASSIVE body fat loss or body recomposition occurs, then the labs get screwy.)<br /><br />If thie lab HgbA1c is one of your best, then don't worry at this time. As you know even excess protein (for increasing lean muscle gains) will trigger a temporary Trig response. Have you read Dr. Bernstein 'Diabetes Solutions'? He is Type 1, in his 70's, mod-high saturated fat/low carb, and no (repeat, no) T1DM complications at all.<br /><br />Do you use an insulin pump?<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your progress!<br /><br />-GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-47953349029553227262009-09-17T08:49:55.985-07:002009-09-17T08:49:55.985-07:00Hi Dr. G,
I found your blog via Robb Wolf. This i...Hi Dr. G,<br /><br />I found your blog via Robb Wolf. This is my first comment, sorry to be rude and ask for help straight off the bat but I just had some blood results yesterday that I hoped you might comment on.<br /><br />I'm 33yo, male, and a type 1 diabetic. I'm eating pretty strict low-carb paleo diet with a fair amount of sat fat, taking my fish oil, and exercising. I'm pretty lean (visible abs etc.) and my lipids have always been fine in the past.<br /><br />My latest results were:<br /><br />Total Cholesterol: 5.9 mmol/L (approx 228)<br />HDL: 2.4 mmol/L (approx 93)<br />LDL (calculated): 2.5 mmol/L (approx 96)<br />Trigs: 2.2 mmol/L (approx 195)<br />HbA1C: 6.2%<br /><br />In the past I've had similar numbers except my trigs have ALWAYS been 0.7 or below, so this is a massive jump.<br /><br />My HbA1c is the best it's ever been, and I attribute that completely to the diet. However, my doc is fixated on the high trigs / total cholesterol and is trying to advise I change my diet again to include more carbs and less fat. Obviously I'm not going to do this, but I'd appreciate your opinion on whether or not the high trigs are anything to worry about, and whether there's anything I could / should do to lower them.<br /><br />For the past month I've been trying to put on some mass so I've been eating a caloric excess; could that be the reason for the rise in my trigs?<br /><br />Thanks a lot for any insight you can give, appreciate the help! The A1C result was excellent and had me thinking I'd cracked the whole diet-exercise thing, but the high trigs have me a bit worried...Nick Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-66797615944093997442009-08-25T00:56:00.613-07:002009-08-25T00:56:00.613-07:00George,
I have definitions for most of those here...George,<br /><br />I have definitions for most of those here:<br />http://drbganimalpharm.blogspot.com/2008/04/passion-for-eradication-part-deux.html<br /><br />Your doc ought to know the rest Testosterone Estrogen Progesterone DHEA Pregnenolone etc<br /><br />Good luck and let us know how it goes.<br /><br />-GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-42013665740877393672009-08-23T02:38:30.070-07:002009-08-23T02:38:30.070-07:00Hi
What I really meant was if I just give my Doct...Hi<br /><br />What I really meant was if I just give my Doctor this list:<br /><br />Baseline labs typically advised are:<br />LDL particle counts and sizing (pattern "A" is desirable)<br />(what's pattern a)<br /><br />electrolytes<br />diabetes panel -- Hgba1c (ideal less than 4-4.5)<br />Lp(a)<br />uric acid<br />hormones -- insulin, T E P preg DHEA-s, cortisol (via salivary are the most accurate)<br /><br />will he understand them? Sometimes 'acceptable shorthand' (eg T E P preg) for one party in anothe rcountry is not understood by another party in another country.<br /><br />For example I asked for vitamin A and D testing for my wife (hairloss) and the Dr said 'why?' I muttered about 'vitamin deficisncies' and she just replied 'eat a balanced diet'.<br /><br />So, really, I need to be able to say 'here are the tests, in full, I'd like to have and if they are not done on the National Health service, then I will pay' AND when the results come, to be able to interpret them (may I post them here?)<br /><br />thank you!Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13399169086950516484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-6488814331030914862009-08-22T22:29:54.676-07:002009-08-22T22:29:54.676-07:00George,
These are the factors most commonly assoc...George,<br /><br />These are the factors most commonly associated with CAD (coronary artery disease). They are just surrogates for inflammation which is the real cause of CAD (and cancer and mental illness).<br /><br />Hope that helps!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Matthew,<br /><br />Of course you are super insulin sensitive! That is a lot of fructose though... you are young and the pancreas hasn't started to poop out yet. Morning fruit and carbs for the rest of us however is the best way to raise insulin (inflammatory) and glucoses (glycosylating damage). Thank you for your visits :)<br /><br />-GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-7713912046724605902009-08-19T15:08:16.885-07:002009-08-19T15:08:16.885-07:00DR B.G. I'm still trying to read some of your ...DR B.G. I'm still trying to read some of your previous posts on your blog. Interesting... even though I don't agree with all of it :-)<br /><br /> High GI frutis can lower HDL and increase TG's true, however *fruits* are still an important part of the diet I think. I eat quite a bit of fruit but mostly in the morning. Like apples, banana, different berries, mango etc as part of a green smoothie i make (with spinach or kale).<br /><br />My last glucose test came back at 77mg/dl and my Insulin 1.4 mIU/ml.<br /><br />Super insulin sensitive. So it's possible to have very good health biomarkers on high carb ;)Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16334311300705979153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-54239150391830697482009-08-18T23:52:00.071-07:002009-08-18T23:52:00.071-07:00No history of heart atack.
I will be asked this s...No history of heart atack.<br /><br />I will be asked this so it's better for me to ask here - why blood tests for this:<br /><br />Baseline labs typically advised are:<br />LDL particle counts and sizing (pattern "A" is desirable)<br />(what's pattern a)<br /><br />electrolytes<br />diabetes panel -- Hgba1c (ideal less than 4-4.5)<br />Lp(a)<br />uric acid<br />hormones -- insulin, T E P preg DHEA-s, cortisol (via salivary are the most accurate)<br /><br /><br />Many thanks again.<br /><br />Thanks for the hairloss link...I'll investigateThomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13399169086950516484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-30441543656629148822009-08-18T15:39:37.777-07:002009-08-18T15:39:37.777-07:00Warning -- you may become the carnivore/omnivore y...Warning -- you may become the carnivore/omnivore you were meant to be!<br /><br />http://www.carnivorehealth.com/main/2009/5/17/diseases-of-civilization-hair-loss.htmlDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-42076241092932464582009-08-18T14:48:46.839-07:002009-08-18T14:48:46.839-07:00Thank you for your comment.
The Mercola link has ...Thank you for your comment.<br /><br />The Mercola link has to be cut and pasted as it covers two lines.<br /><br />I tried it just now and it works...<br /><br />What is 'T E P preg DHEA-s,' please?<br /><br />In UK homocysteine is rarely done.<br /><br />On another topic I did a search on your blog for female pattern baldness but there was nothing. Aside from minoxidil have you any other recommendations? My wife (she is the person with the female pattern baldness) has had thyroid tests.<br /><br />Thanks once againThomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13399169086950516484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780103924890350442.post-27107661436710593362009-08-18T09:17:25.519-07:002009-08-18T09:17:25.519-07:00George,
The mercola link is not working for me --...George,<br /><br />The mercola link is not working for me -- sorry can't comment more.<br /><br />Is there premature heart disease in the family?<br /><br />Baseline labs typically advised are:<br />LDL particle counts and sizing (pattern "A" is desirable)<br />lipid panel<br />thyroid panel<br />electrolytes<br />liver and kidney panel<br />diabetes panel -- Hgba1c (ideal less than 4-4.5)<br />homocysteine<br />Lp(a)<br />uric acid<br />hormones -- insulin, T E P preg DHEA-s, cortisol (via salivary are the most accurate)<br /><br /><br />Fruit is pretty high carb -- may increase the Trigs and lower the heart protective HDL fractions. We limit fruit at TYP for these reasons. Berries infrequently are usually fine but otherwise fruit literally causes diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver and probably triggers many autoimmune diseases.<br /><br />Your past labs indicate elevated insulin.<br /><br />I'm certain they are much better with any semi-Paleo approach! Keep up the strong work!<br /><br />-GDr. B Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451872961651116061noreply@blogger.com