http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/03/26/quick-update/ Cycling in and around Union County, NC Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:35:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/03/26/quick-update/#comment-130 Bud Sun, 30 Mar 2008 03:19:33 +0000 http://blog.hammerton.net/2008/03/26/quick-update/#comment-130 Most of the data I have seen indicates that Nicotinic Acid has the effect of lowering overall cholesterol while increasing HDL. My LDL levels are already in the excellent range, just HDL was too low. Most of the data I have seen indicates that Nicotinic Acid has the effect of lowering overall cholesterol while increasing HDL. My LDL levels are already in the excellent range, just HDL was too low.

]]> http://www.incidentalcyclist.com/2008/03/26/quick-update/#comment-127 Jack Nelson Sun, 30 Mar 2008 01:24:17 +0000 http://blog.hammerton.net/2008/03/26/quick-update/#comment-127 Niacin, I believe, is mostly a HDL raising element, as is exercise and a moderate amounts of wine. Statins lower LDL, though for me they seem to raise HDL as well--an anomoly. Cut out the saturated fats, e.g., whole milk, red meats, cheeses, butter; cut out all trans fats (e.g., in a lot of baked goods). Keep up the unsaturated fats. Fish, nuts, fish oil pills, these help. It's a lifestyle change, but not a difficult one. I found diet alone, strictly followed, was not enough to keep things in line. Niacin, I believe, is mostly a HDL raising element, as is exercise and a moderate amounts of wine. Statins lower LDL, though for me they seem to raise HDL as well–an anomoly. Cut out the saturated fats, e.g., whole milk, red meats, cheeses, butter; cut out all trans fats (e.g., in a lot of baked goods). Keep up the unsaturated fats. Fish, nuts, fish oil pills, these help. It’s a lifestyle change, but not a difficult one. I found diet alone, strictly followed, was not enough to keep things in line.

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