Consider this our open beta for the new Report Tool. Feel free to try it out yourself and comment in your report down below.
Also, let us know any/all issues or bugs you may encounter. Please remember we have limited bandwidth to develop this, so we can’t typically do feature requests. Thanks!
Hello Dave, I am a keto/carnivore/omad programmer and I could help you with tools development if needed; feel free to contact me when needed 😉
Thank you for this tool. I wonder why my AIP is negative (-0.51). Is this a good thing?
TC: 344
HDL: 84
TG: 59
Ok, got it.
AIP = log(TG/HDL-C)
So it’s negative if HDL-C > TG.
Sorry for the late reply – and it looks like you already figured it out – but yes negative AIP is 1) not an error 2) lower risk
Here are my results:
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Male • 53 • Coffee: 3-4 cups/day •
• 10 on months on Carnivore/Zero Carb/Meat Only •
• 14h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 507 mg/dL 13.11 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 411 mg/dL 10.63mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 80 mg/dL 2.07mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 79 mg/dL 0.89mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.367 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 16 mg/dL >>> 0.18 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 411 | Iranian LDL-C: 357
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 6.34
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 0.99 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.43
Thank you for this. Awaiting by pass surgery for three blocked arteries which doesn’t seem to be caused by cholesterol, Thanks for the ammunition in my resistance to statins.
Just did 3 day protocol, lots of butter, heavy cream, etc. Everything got worse!
No coffee, fasted 14 hrs, etc.
Average before Tchol: 226. HDL: 44. Trig: 85 LDL 169.
Numbers after Feldman 3 day: Tchol: 223 HDL: 36 Trig: 119 LDL: 163
Usually LCHF, Bulletproof Coffee, but none during 3 days.
Drank isopure protein shakes with heavy cream and butter to increase fats?????
Hi – thanks for reporting back, even if it wasn’t the result you wanted! Hearing when it doesn’t result in lower LDL-C is just as important as hearing when it does.
Perhaps the liquid fats had something to do with it? Some people can have some trouble with that. If you ever want to try again, perhaps a more solid form of fat (like fatty cheese, or fatty meat) may work better? I would be curious to see if that is the case.
Regardless, thanks again for letting us know how it went!
Are the data for weight and height helpful?
You can include them if you post your results in the comments, if you want, but for the risk calculation the studies used are only taking into account the info it requests.
The Remnants are showing up in the text box but not as a pretty slider box with the others. Is that intentional?
Otherwise… thanks you so much for a simple way to look at these numbers.
It is intentional, because unfortunately we cannot find a study focusing on mortality prediction which uses *fasted* remnants. Because of this, it is likely not representative for low carbers, because their non-fasted remnants can be much different from high carbers due to the immediate fat trafficking after a meal. So, the information is still available for now, but is not highlighted.
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Female • 54 • Coffee: 2 cups/day •
• 18 on months on LCHF (20g to 120g carbs) •
• 14h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 314 mg/dL 8.12 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 235 mg/dL 6.08mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 48 mg/dL 1.24mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 155 mg/dL 1.75mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: 0.15 mg/dL >>> Medium Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 1.6 Odds Ratio >>> Very High Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Medium Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 31 mg/dL >>> 0.35 mmol/L >>> Very High Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 235 | Iranian LDL-C: 264
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 6.54
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 3.23 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 1.41
This isn’t working for me. I’m trying to input my numbers and the report screen goes white.
Thanks for reporting this! Can you provide some additional information – e.g. what browser you’re using, and if the problem is still occurring? 🙂
Thank you for such a nice tool.
If there is anyone I trust regarding cholesterol information it is you guys. Well done.
The risk report section made me smile today. Thanks for that.
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Male • 38 • Coffee: 1 cups/day •
• 5 on years on LCHF (20g to 120g carbs) •
• 14h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 198 mg/dL 5.13 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 123 mg/dL 3.17mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 82 mg/dL 2.13mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 44 mg/dL 0.5mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.629 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: -7 mg/dL >>> 0.1 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 107 | Iranian LDL-C: 77
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 2.41
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 0.54 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.23
Glad you are enjoying it! If I had that profile I would likely smile too. 🙂
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Male • 53 • Coffee: 4 cups/day •
• 2 on years on LCHF (20g to 120g carbs) •
• 12h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 241 mg/dL 6.23 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 155 mg/dL 4.01mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 75 mg/dL 1.94mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 55 mg/dL 0.62mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.495 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 11 mg/dL >>> 0.12 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 155 | Iranian LDL-C: 125
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 3.21
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 0.73 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.32
Commenting here via DietDoctor website for your study. I am one of those who was already on a statin, already had artherosclerosis, and already had 5 stents before changes to my diet. My internist put me on the (not) ideal protein diet and my cholesterol numbers went way down. I ditched that for a keto diet and the numbers were still down last August, but shot way up this past February. Internist upped the dose of statin and I’m having painful side effects. (Tested: I stopped the statin a couple days ago to see if there was a connection and wouldn’t you know it? The pain stopped.) So now I’m wanting to assess my risk from high cholesterol with known heart disease versus risk and pain from statins. Can I be part of your study? (Not asking for medical advice, just seeking info on cholesterol and heart disease research)
There’s currently not a formal study ongoing, but if you’re looking for research on cholesterol and heart disease you may want to check out the Cholesterol Code facebook group, as a lot of research and discussion is posted there. 🙂
As far as your cholesterol goes, could you post your actual profile? Without the full numbers it’s difficult to comment on the risk, as it appears it can depend on the context.
Hello Dave, the doctor says I will die any day now due to these numbers, because I won’t take a statin. Maybe I should: –===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Male • 51 • Coffee: 2 cups/day •
• 6 on months on Mediterranean Diet •
• 12h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 285 mg/dL 7.37 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 221 mg/dL 5.72mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 43 mg/dL 1.11mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 90 mg/dL 1.02mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.037 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Medium Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 21 mg/dL >>> 0.2 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 224 | Iranian LDL-C: 210
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 6.63
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 2.09 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.92
I also have a HOMA-IR(?) of 3.5
My fasting glucose is 102 and Insulin 13.5
Neither Dave or I can comment on whether you should take a statin or not, as we are not doctors, but I would encourage you to do your own research. Likely, because we don’t know everything, the best bet is to do what makes you most comfortable.
The insulin is something I would want to look further into it if it were me though, there is some evidence of insulin involvement in CVD etc.
Everything goes well with this until I try to type into the Triglycerides box. The screen then goes blank.
“Also, let us know any/all issues or bugs you may encounter. Please remember we have limited bandwidth to develop this, so we can’t typically do feature requests. Thanks!”
Dave – I am trying to report a potential bug! – you approved my posts but no-one answered the question:
Please see message ID: #22182
Nick
Hi Nick – apologies for the delay on this, I did give Dave a heads up but apparently didn’t reply! Remnant calculation was changed between the two versions, you are correct, so this would cause some discrepancy. However, this wasn’t fixed before release because the intention was to remove remnant calculation entirely as we don’t have fasted studies to go off of. This is pretty important for low carbers, due to the triglyceride carryover effect, and so due to that we’re putting it on the backburner unless we can find a study that goes off of *Fasted* remnants.
If you still want to keep it in your spreadsheet, you could make a formula that is “Total cholesterol – HDL – LDL-C calculated with friedewald formula” and that will return the same result as the old report tool.
Thanks for the clarification, Siobhan.
I still think something is not right. Let me ask the questionm this way:
The “Remnant cholesterol” is reported in both mg/dL and mmol/L
Is the mmol/l number calculated from the mg/dL value, or it is the result of a different calculation which factors in the trigs level??
I did an experiment plugging in two sets of numbers to the report tool. In both cases the numbers were identical EXCEPT the trigs.
The report tool reported the SAME “Remnant Cholesterol” number in mg/dL but the mmol/L one was many times higher!
Is it time for a complete update on the ‘Remnant cholesterol’ narrative? Becuause if it is so important as a metric, then people need to be sure that even rudimentary report tools such as yours are at least internally consistent…
Or alternatively, if there is a good reason why the mg/dL and mmol/L values are different in this way, it should at least be made explicit…?
Here are the numbers I plugged in and the results I got:
LOW TRIGS:
Total Cholesterol: 138 mg/dL 3.57 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 41 mg/dL 1.06mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 88 mg/dL 2.28mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 31 mg/dL 0.35mmol/L
Cholesterol Remnants: 9 mg/dL >>> 0.07 mmol/L >>> Very Low Risk
HIGHER TRIGS:
Total Cholesterol: 138 mg/dL 3.57 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 41 mg/dL 1.06mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 88 mg/dL 2.28mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 160 mg/dL 1.81mmol/L
Cholesterol Remnants: 9 mg/dL >>> 0.36 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
Nick
Hi – very good question! Because this is something that has to do with how the report tool is actually built, I’ve gone ahead and pinged Dave with this particular question. I’ll also ask him in person when I see him in a few days so we can make sure to get back to you on it.
Hi Siobhan
Any news on this?
OK now the report tool seems even more ‘broken’.
If you plug into it EXACTLY the same numbers I gave earlier (in post #22401 , second set of figures ) it now gives remnant cholesterol of 0 – previously it was: 9 mg/dL:
Cholesterol Remnants: 0 mg/dL >>> 0 mmol/L >>> Medium Risk
Also it says “medium risk” even though the remnant is given as zero!!!
Does this need fixing??? – people are using this and relying on it for insight…
Thanks
Nick
Hi Nick — it’s just a matter of me getting together the bandwidth to do a round of fixes to the tool. CR is actually supposed to be nixed and it only shows up from the copy/paste text. Hopefully that fix will be in soon. Thanks for the heads up on the bug! 🙂
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Female • 52 • Coffee: 2 cups/day •
• 1 on years on Keto (less than 20g carbs) •
• 0h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 325 mg/dL 8.4 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 236 mg/dL 6.1mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 31 mg/dL 0.8mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 283 mg/dL 3.2mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: 0.602 mg/dL >>> Highest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 1.6 Odds Ratio >>> Very High Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Highest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 58 mg/dL >>> 0.64 mmol/L >>> Very High Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 237 | Iranian LDL-C: 356
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 10.48
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 9.13 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 4
Great tool – not worried about my results I did not know I was having a cholesterol test so it was done non – fasted and about an hour after I’d drunk a bullet proof coffee !!!!
However my test results had improved vastly on my one the previous year on diagnosis of T2 diabetes [now in remission] and again not done fasted but mid afternoon after breakfast and lunch and at that time I was following Atkins.
SO I’m prepped for my next test in Oct 19 it WILL be after a 12-14 hr water fast 😀
Excellent, I am glad you plan to re-test properly fasted, that’s what I would plan on as well! I’d definitely want to verify that’s what’s causing the higher trigs. It is always reassuring to know where to go next in order to troubleshoot. Looking forward to hearing how the properly fasted results turn up! 🙂
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Male • 31 • Coffee: 1 cups/day •
• 1 on months on Keto (less than 20g carbs) •
• 13h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 273 mg/dL 7.06 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 211 mg/dL 5.46mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 48 mg/dL 1.24mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 69 mg/dL 0.78mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.201 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Medium Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 14 mg/dL >>> 0.16 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 211 | Iranian LDL-C: 184
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 5.69
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 1.44 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.63
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Female • 57 • Coffee: 2 cups/day •
• 6 on months on Keto (less than 20g carbs) •
• 14h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 268 mg/dL 6.93 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 182 mg/dL 4.71mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 62 mg/dL 1.6mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 122 mg/dL 1.38mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.064 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.9 Odds Ratio >>> Medium-Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Medium Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 24 mg/dL >>> 0.28 mmol/L >>> Medium-Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 182 | Iranian LDL-C: 195
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 4.32
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 1.97 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.86
Hi – the triglycerides are a bit higher than I’d expect for a low carber. I wonder if it would be at the same level on a retest – if so, it’d be worth looking at this post.
Hi Dave, I am 71. I have been on LCHF diet for the past 18 months, and a “high responder”. I have just suffered a mild ischemic stroke on 22 June 2019. At 4:42am of 22 June 2019, when the stroke occurred, my fasted blood test showed the following results:
TC= 533 mg/dL
LDL= 392
HDl= 119
TG= 84
It appears in my case that too high TC may have obstruct the blood flow in fine brain capillaries?
I hope it can provide some useful feedbacks to other “high responders’ like me.
I am not a sportsman.
Regards,
KT
Thanks for posting, and sharing your story – we definitely want to hear both sides of things as far as people experiencing negative and positive results.
Regarding brain capillaries, I believe it is generally thought that LDL cannot make it past the blood brain barrier, although there is some research showing controlled uptake is possible. So, I’m not sure on that one. Regardless, I hope you are feeling well and are on the mend!
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Male • 32 • Coffee: 0 cups/day •
• 20 on months on LCHF (20g to 120g carbs) •
• 14h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 224 mg/dL 5.79 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 124 mg/dL 3.21mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 86 mg/dL 2.22mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 71 mg/dL 0.8mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.443 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 14 mg/dL >>> 0.16 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 124 | Iranian LDL-C: 109
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 2.6
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 0.83 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.36
Thanks for the tool Dave!!
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Male • 50 • Coffee: 0 cups/day •
• 9 on months on Carnivore/Zero Carb/Meat Only •
• 13h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 495 mg/dL 12.8 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 383 mg/dL 9.9mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 101 mg/dL 2.6mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 53 mg/dL 0.6mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.637 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 11 mg/dL >>> 0.12 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 383 | Iranian LDL-C: 314
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 4.9
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 0.52 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.23
It looks like Lean Mass Hyper-responder numbers to me! Glad you are enjoying the report tool. 🙂
===== CholesterolCode.com/Report =====
— v0.9.5.15 BETA —
• Male • 54 • Coffee: 2 cups/day •
• 8 on months on Carnivore/Zero Carb/Meat Only •
• 17h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol:
301 mg/dL
7.78 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol:
199 mg/dL
5.15 mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol:
87 mg/dL
2.25 mmol/L
Triglycerides:
55 mg/dL
0.62 mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.56 mg/dL = Lowest Risk Third
Low Risk High Risk
Go to tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio = Low Risk
Low Risk High Risk
Go to tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen risk tertial: Lowest Risk Third
Low Risk High Risk
Go to tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
———OUR COMMENTS———
**This does not constitute medical advice**
• Your triglycerides of 55 mg/dL are typically considered optimal.
• We would consider your HDL of 87 mg/dL as strong.
• The combination of your LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides meet “Lean Mass Hyper-responder” cutpoints. This profile tends to have LDL cholesterol around 200 mg/dL or higher, HDL cholesterol around 80 mg/dL or higher, and triglycerides around 70 mg/dL or lower. Typically, LMHRs are lean and/or athletic and we propose a mechansitic reason to explain this. (For more on Lean Mass Hyper-responders, visit cholesterolcode.com/LMHR.) For a deeper explanation on our proposed mechanisms for this when powered by fat, see CholesterolCode.com/model.
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 203 | Iranian LDL-C: 165
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 3.46
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 0.63 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.28
Thanks for sharing! 🙂
This is my data for a recent non-fasting blood test. For a few days I was eating no protein, 1.5 lemons, and 12 oz of butter. I had the blood test less than 6 hours after my first 8 oz of butter.
No more butter for me, unfortunately.
===== CholesterolCode.com/Report =====
— v0.9.5.15 BETA —
• Male • 26 • Coffee: 0 cups/day •
• 5 on years on LCHF (20g to 120g carbs) •
• 0h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol:
553 mg/dL
14.3 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol:
332 mg/dL
8.59 mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol:
125 mg/dL
3.23 mmol/L
Triglycerides:
437 mg/dL
4.93 mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: 0.184 mg/dL = Medium Risk Third
Low Risk High Risk
Go to tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.9 Odds Ratio = Medium-Low Risk
Low Risk High Risk
Go to tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen risk tertial: Medium Risk Third
Low Risk High Risk
Go to tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 341 | Iranian LDL-C: 543
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 4.42
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 3.5 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 1.53
Testing non-fasted (especially after a high fat meal) tends to result in values that are not necessarily representative in low carbers, we’ve found. See the post on the triglyceride carryover effect here.
Been dieting the last year, lost 100 lbs. Been doing a low carb high fat diet the last 3 months with moderate exercise.
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Male • 35 • Coffee: 5 cups/day •
• ⁴ on months on LCHF (20g to 120g carbs) •
• 7h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 228 mg/dL 5.9 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 143 mg/dL 3.7mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 78 mg/dL 2.02mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 37 mg/dL 0.42mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.682 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 7 mg/dL >>> 0.08 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 143 | Iranian LDL-C: 102
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 2.92
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 0.47 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.21
Congrats on your weight loss! Hopefully it came with health gains as well. 🙂
Thanks for sharing your info back.
I didn’t select a diet from the report tool, but I had been on Weight Watchers which sort of promotes a low carb diet implicitly in the points system they use. I had been at a high cholesterol of 294 mg/dl in 6/6/2018, but reduced down to 230 mg/dl by 12/31/2018 just by following a WW diet program.
It seems that in your report tool, I have nothing to be overly concerned.
I’m maintainng my wieght but have not had my blood checked since Dec 2018. I’m about due for another blood test since I have to have it tested for thyroid hormone levels annually.
I am about 5’8″, 145 lbs, cycle and walk regularly.
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Female • 52 • Coffee: 2-3 cups/day •
• •
• 12h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 230 mg/dL 5.95 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 140 mg/dL 3.62mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 71 mg/dL 1.84mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 94 mg/dL 1.06mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.24 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 19 mg/dL >>> 0.21 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 140 | Iranian LDL-C: 140
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 3.24
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 1.32 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.58
I would personally be happy to have those numbers for myself. 🙂
Hello,
I am a 62 y female, LCHF x 3 months, diagnosed diabetic x 4 months, no Statins, Metformin 500mg ER QD
Feb labs: TC 284, TG 140 non-fasting, HDL 49, LDL 212, HGA1C 11.1
June labs: TC 304, TG 89, HDL 45, LDL 241, HGBA1C 5.7 (15 hr water only fast)
I expected my LDL to increase, but not the HDL also. I have never been able to increase it. I suspect the cholesterol would have been worse if I had not been taking Metformin. Incidentally, about 5 years ago I tried a statin which elevated my liver enzymes to near 200, decreased my blood glucose to low 40’s (after 4t sugar and carbohydrate meal) and I became septic resulting in an 8 day hospitalization. My labs had been taken 1 week earlier which showed lowered cholesterol and no abnormal findings.
I will stop the 1T MCT and 1T butter in my coffee in case that is contributing. Any other suggestions, especially on how to increase the HDL?
Thank you for the blog and tool.
Hi – based on you saying you’ve never been able to increase HDL, I’m guessing it has always been around the same levels? I’ve experienced the same and have seen it in some others, where HDL slowly comes up over time (e.g. years) instead of shooting up all at once. It appears to be one of the slower moving markers at times.
What I did for myself was to try and get a better look at the context. E.g. I check fasting insulin, hs-CRP, and a few others to verify that although it isn’t high the overall context is indicating that inflammation is low and there is no metabolic syndrome (what usually results in lower HDL).
Mine has continued to increase over nearly three years of low carb, so perhaps you’ll also see the same?
Did you also test white blood cell count? That can help with context as well.
Here’s my results after 6 months of lazy keto.
I’ve got another test for next Wednesday and I plan on cutting out the coffee for 3 days before the test. I’ll post the results of that test.
===== CholesterolCode.com/Report =====
— v0.9.5.15 BETA —
• Male • 68 • Coffee: 5 cups/day •
• •
• 12h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol:
300 mg/dL
7.76 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol:
217 mg/dL
5.61 mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol:
67 mg/dL
1.73 mmol/L
Triglycerides:
57 mg/dL
0.64 mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.432 mg/dL = Lowest Risk Third
Low Risk High Risk
Go to tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio = Low Risk
Low Risk High Risk
Go to tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen risk tertial: Lowest Risk Third
Low Risk High Risk
Thanks for sharing the data back! 🙂
Here’s the results after 6 days of no coffee (harder than I thought it would be!)
===== CholesterolCode.com/Report =====
— v0.9.5.15 BETA —
• Male • 68 • Coffee: 0 cups/day •
• 8 on months on LCHF (20g to 120g carbs) •
• • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol:
260 mg/dL
6.72 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol:
192 mg/dL
4.97 mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol:
52 mg/dL
1.34 mmol/L
Triglycerides:
64 mg/dL
0.72 mmol/L
LDL down
HDL down
Trig up
I tried to keep everything as close as possible with the previous test except for coffee. Maybe a little more dairy. (found a great lime juice fat bomb recipe)
Might just go back to lots of coffee every morning!
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Female • 43 • Coffee: •
• 11 on months on Keto (less than 20g carbs) •
• 24h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 166 mg/dL 4.29 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 102 mg/dL 2.64mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 54 mg/dL 1.4mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 50 mg/dL 0.56mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.398 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Medium Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 10 mg/dL >>> 0.11 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 102 | Iranian LDL-C: 79
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 3.07
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 0.93 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.4
Super fascinating! I’m off of statins (kind of obvious, maybe?), but I also don’t want to be back ON them. This is something I’ll be discussing with my doc VERY soon as these tests were just run.
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Female • 52 • Coffee: 2 cups/day •
• 12 on months on Vegetarian/Vegan •
• 12h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 304 mg/dL 7.86 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 218 mg/dL 5.64mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 67 mg/dL 1.73mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 97 mg/dL 1.1mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.197 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 19 mg/dL >>> 0.22 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 218 | Iranian LDL-C: 208
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 4.54
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 1.45 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.64
Great — thanks for sharing the data. Of course your profile is very close to that of a LMHR. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out this page: https://cholesterolcode.com/lmhr/
This is my progress, I started keto 13 months ago, and the first report was the day I stopped taking my statins.
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Male • 50 • Coffee: 3 cups/day •
• 0 months on Keto (less than 20g carbs) •
• 12h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: true •
Total Cholesterol: 167 mg/dL 4.32 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 105 mg/dL 2.72mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 37 mg/dL .96mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 124 mg/dL 1.4mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: 0.164 mg/dL >>> Medium Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 1.6 Odds Ratio >>> Very High Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Medium Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 25 mg/dL >>> 0.28 mmol/L >>> Very High Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 105 | Iranian LDL-C: 134
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 4.51
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 3.35 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 1.46
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Male • 51 • Coffee: 3 cups/day •
• 13 on months on LCHF (20g to 120g carbs) •
• 13h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 288 mg/dL 7.44 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 206 mg/dL 5.33mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 67 mg/dL 1.72mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 76 mg/dL .86mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.301 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 15 mg/dL >>> 0.17 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 206 | Iranian LDL-C: 183
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 4.3
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 1.13 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.5
I am super stoked by these results, but I know my doctor is going to want me back on Statins. Not gonna do it though.
As always, these choices are very personal. Best of luck!
CholesterolCode Report Tool v0.9.5.15
mg/dL => Total: 242 | LDL: 166 | HDL: 73 | TG: 54
mmol/L => Total: 6.26 | LDL: 4.29 | HDL: 1.89 | TG: 0.61
===== CholesterolCode.com/Report =====
— v0.9.5.15 BETA —
• • 42 • Coffee: 2 cups/day •
• 10 on months on Keto (less than 20g carbs) •
• 12h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol:
242 mg/dL
6.26 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol:
166 mg/dL
4.29 mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol:
73 mg/dL
1.89 mmol/L
Triglycerides:
54 mg/dL
0.61 mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.491 mg/dL = Lowest Risk Third
Low Risk High Risk
Go to tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio = Low Risk
Low Risk High Risk
Go to tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen risk tertial: Lowest Risk Third
Low Risk High Risk
Go to tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
———OUR COMMENTS———
**This does not constitute medical advice**
• Your triglycerides of 54 mg/dL are typically considered optimal.
• We would consider your HDL of 73 mg/dL as strong.
• We’d consider your LDL cholesterol as in range for what we’d call a “Standard Hyper-responder”. This is common for many going on a low carb diet. For more on hyper-responders, visit cholesterolcode.com/hyper-responder-faq. For a deeper explanation on our proposed mechanisms for this when powered by fat, see CholesterolCode.com/model.
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 158 | Iranian LDL-C: 127
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 3.32
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 0.74 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.32
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• • 42 • Coffee: 2 cups/day •
• 10 on months on Keto (less than 20g carbs) •
• 12h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 242 mg/dL 6.26 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 166 mg/dL 4.29mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 73 mg/dL 1.89mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 54 mg/dL 0.61mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.491 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 3 mg/dL >>> 0.12 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 158 | Iranian LDL-C: 127
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 3.32
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 0.74 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.32
My report: –===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Female • 71 • Coffee: 1 cups/day •
• 5 on months on Keto (less than 20g carbs) •
• 12h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 258 mg/dL 6.67 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 175 mg/dL 4.53mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 64 mg/dL 1.66mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 97 mg/dL 1.1mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.179 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 19 mg/dL >>> 0.22 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 175 | Iranian LDL-C: 172
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 4.03
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 1.52 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.66
Hi Dave! Im a 62 y/o female and I”ve been on a keto diet since January 6, 2019 and after six months checked my lipids at the doctors office 14 hours water fasted:
HDL 60, TG 145, LDL 245, Total 343! Dr wanted to put me on a statin but I saw several of your videos and decided to try giving up coffee. After two weeks of no coffee but drinking tea again 14 hours water fasted:
HDL 60, TG 75, LDL 223, total 297. Also HBA1C 4.7, fasting Insulin 4.3 CRP 1.26 and down 30 pounds. Thanks for all of the information you make available!
Kristy
What a great story! Even as I read your first markers I was thinking, “coffee sensitivity?” — and then you answered it with your second set of labs. Very nice!
Hi Dave
Thank you for that. You don’t know how happy it makes me. My doctor is insisting that I go on a statin. They won’t take no for an answer. The only thing I can do,is to pretend I am taking the statin and use your guidance to get my figure down for my next test.. they have referred me to a lied disorder clinic and an ultrasound of my liver. I must admit it is driving me crazy because the doctors don’t know what they are talking about. My other problem is travel insurance. This is going to make it difficult
I guess I should have given my data
Female 74 1cup coffee per day
Total cholesterol 406 mg/dl ; 10,4 mmol/ l
LDL cholesterol 302 mg/ dl;7.8 mmol/l
HDL cholesterol 85 mg/dl ; 2,2 mmol/l
Triglycerides 80 mg/ dl ;0.9mmol/l
HB A1C =30
Atherogenic index o.388mg/dl low risk third
Framingham offspring 0.7 odds ratio low risk
Jeppensen risk tertiary lowest risk third
My doctor insists I take a statin hasvreferred me to a lipid disorder clinic and an ultrasound of my liver.
I have decided to say I am taking statins and try to lower them for my next test.
It is very frustrating that primary care physicians don’t keep up with modern thinking.
I live in the UK and cannot source a Keto Doctor
Hi, I replied to your prior comment before seeing this one, but the Diet Doctor list of other doctors does have some based in the UK – that may be of interest. And based off of these results it looks like you fit the profile of a Lean Mass Hyper-responder. Thus, the Lean Mass Hyper-responder facebook group may be of interest as well.
Hi Edna, it helps to remember that your doctor’s job is to give you advice that they feel will better your health according to what they’ve learned, but ultimately it’s up to you to decide if the advice they give is something you feel is right for you. Neither Dave nor I encourage giving your doctor false information about your diet/medication/etc usage, as they can do their job best only when they have accurate information to work off of. This also applies to using the protocol to “trick” them or make them believe something that isn’t true. Some people do the protocol to use as an ice breaker to discuss the lipid energy model with their doctor however (which I did), in other words being transparent about what you did and why it’s suspected to work. Just something to consider. 🙂
As for insurance, we don’t encourage or discourage the use of the protocol for this purpose as it is a personal choice, although some people have said they did use it for this reason, interestingly.
That said, although I’m personally not a doctor and thus can’t give medical advice, as a patient I personally did find that finding a doctor I could work with did help me tremendously. Although obviously it’s up to you, and of course the circumstance you’re in, you could always seek a second opinion to see if another doctor may suggest something you may find relevant. Diet Doctor has a list of low carb/keto friendly doctors for example who you may find of use.
I thought I would try out the 3 day Feldman protocol before my recent lipid series. Have to say it was a challenge to eat that much (luckily I like cream cheese and almond butter, and poached duck eggs with hollandaise helped a lot!). Ave 3500 kcal a day (> 2x normal) and 350g fat a day (3x normal, about 82%). Wouldn’t want to do it too often!
Labs from Nov (after 4 week keto diet):
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====—
• Female • 56 • Coffee: 1 cups/day •
• 1 on months on Keto (less than 20g carbs) •
• 13h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 257 mg/dL 6.65 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 162 mg/dL 4.19mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 81 mg/dL 2.09mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 71 mg/dL 0.8mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.417 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 14 mg/dL >>> 0.16 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 162 | Iranian LDL-C: 142
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 3.17
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 0.88 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.38
Labs today:
-===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Female • 57 • Coffee: 0 cups/day •
• 9 on months on Keto (less than 20g carbs) •
• 13h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 215 mg/dL 5.56 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 117 mg/dL 3.03mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 89 mg/dL 2.3mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 47 mg/dL 0.53mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.637 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 9 mg/dL >>> 0.11 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 117 | Iranian LDL-C: 87
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 2.42 (ideal <3.5)
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 0.53 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.23 ( < 1 is ideal)
GO KETO (and Feldman protocol)! My Liver function tests have also gone from mildly elevated to low-normal.
Although, without a baseline to compare to, it’s tough to see if the lower levels were from the protocol or just due to a “new normal” that developed over time (as one month on a ketogenic diet is often at a point when things are still “settling”), we do appreciate your sharing back the data! If you get follow-up labs without using the protocol it’d be very interesting to see what they show as a comparison. Thanks again! 🙂
Thanks for the report, getting CAC next week.
If my cac is elevated, can it be reversed?
https://youtu.be/SLHf08OFemA
Hi – I’m not a doctor so I can’t give any medical advice on how to do this, or if it’s possible, but from what I can find there’s limited information on the reversibility of a high score so far. For example, there’s this interview that Ivor did with someone who did lower their score through a method discussed in the interview – but whether that’s generalizable to everyone we don’t know. From what Ivor has said (he’s the one who’s looked into CAC the most of the people I know) it seems that if you have a high score, and average progression per year is <15% the risk is almost as low as having a low score to start. So even without reversal, it seems slowing/stopping progression seems to be the target if one has a high score from the studies that Ivor has presented on the topic thus far.
As for how to do that I'm sure there's great debate on it, but there is a facebook group that focuses on it if it ends up being relevant where people share their experiences and what they’ve tried, etc.
Would love some feedback! For context, I’m type1 diabetic, though have controlled glucose levels with my last a1c at 4.9%, body weight 180 lbs, workout 5x a week:
CholesterolCode Report Tool v0.9.5.15
mg/dL => Total: 433 | LDL: 336 | HDL: 85 | TG: 53
mmol/L => Total: 11.2 | LDL: 8.7 | HDL: 2.2 | TG: .6
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===== CholesterolCode.com/Report =====
— v0.9.5.15 BETA —
• Male • 35 • Coffee: 3 cups/day •
• 1 on years on Keto (less than 20g carbs) •
• 12h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol:
433 mg/dL
11.2 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol:
336 mg/dL
8.7 mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol:
85 mg/dL
2.2 mmol/L
Triglycerides:
53 mg/dL
.6 mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.564 mg/dL = Lowest Risk Third
Low Risk High Risk
Go to tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio = Low Risk
Low Risk High Risk
Go to tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen risk tertial: Lowest Risk Third
Low Risk High Risk
Go to tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
———OUR COMMENTS———
**This does not constitute medical advice**
• Your triglycerides of .6 mmol/L are typically considered optimal.
• We would consider your HDL of 2.2 mmol/L as strong.
• The combination of your LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides meet “Lean Mass Hyper-responder” cutpoints. This profile tends to have LDL cholesterol around 200 mg/dL or higher, HDL cholesterol around 80 mg/dL or higher, and triglycerides around 70 mg/dL or lower. Typically, LMHRs are lean and/or athletic and we propose a mechansitic reason to explain this. (For more on Lean Mass Hyper-responders, visit cholesterolcode.com/LMHR.) For a deeper explanation on our proposed mechanisms for this when powered by fat, see CholesterolCode.com/model.
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 337 | Iranian LDL-C: 276
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 5.09
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 0.62 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.27
Hi – glad to hear your Type 1 Diabetes is being well managed! The report tool pretty much summarizes what I’d say myself (that you fit the Lean Mass Hyper-responder profile) – if you wanted a more in-depth explanation for the lipid energy model, you could check out this presentation from Dave.
We can’t say whether you should be concerned or not by this profile, as we’re not doctors and can’t give medical advice. However, you may want to join the Lean Mass Hyper-responder facebook group, as there are plenty in the group with similar profiles who can share the latest research, resources, and their personal perspectives.
We can also provide resources for you to look more into different perspectives as well, to help decide what you may be comfortable with long term and/or to discuss with your doctor. For example, for a cautiously optimistic perspective on high LDL in a low carb context, you can check out this presentation from Dave. And from a more cautiously pessimistic perspective you can check out this post from Dr. Nadolsky.
If you have any specific questions, don’t hesitate to check back with them and we’ll be happy to answer them if we can. 🙂
Hello, here from spain, a new analysis
3 sports week: Cicling, trail running, swiming and gym
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Male • 46 • Coffee: 1 cups/day •
• 5 on years on LCHF (20g to 120g carbs) •
• 14h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 300 mg/dL 7.76 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 194 mg/dL 5.02mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 94 mg/dL 2.43mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 53 mg/dL 0.6mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.607 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 12 mg/dL >>> 0.12 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 195 | Iranian LDL-C: 157
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 3.19
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 0.56 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.25
Hi Josema! Thanks for sharing back your updated info! It looks like this fits pretty close to the Lean Mass Hyper-responder profile, as they did before. 🙂
It is always interesting to look at trends over time, though, so thanks again for sharing back.
Excellent tool.
My endo says that my cholesterol is good for a non-Type 1 Diabetic, but that as a diabetic the standards are different and she has added another drug that I really can’t tolerate.
My family history shows lots of cardiac deaths, and most of those didn’t have high cholesterol as a factor, but my cardiologist and endocrinologist don’t think that matters.
This tool assures me that I’m doing pretty well, despite their assessment.
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Female • 65 • Coffee: 1 cups/day •
• 7 on years on LCHF (20g to 120g carbs) •
• 12h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: true •
Total Cholesterol: 187 mg/dL 4.84 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 72 mg/dL 1.86mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 102 mg/dL 2.64mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 51 mg/dL 0.58mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.658 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.6 Odds Ratio >>> Very Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 13 mg/dL >>> 0.12 mmol/L >>> Very Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 75 | Iranian LDL-C: 53
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 1.83
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 0.5 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.22
Hi Glenda,
Thanks for sharing back! Although I’m not a doctor myself, and can’t give medical advice or anything like that, just personally I have taken my results from the report tool to discuss with my doctor if it was a topic I wanted to bring up for further discussion at the time to get their thoughts on it as well.
If you wanted to look through other discussions on risk, we do have this presentation from Dave from a cautiously optimistic perspective, and this guest post from Dr. Nadolsky from a cautiously pessimistic perspective – which might be of interest as well.
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Male • 55 • Coffee: 2 cups/day •
• 3 on months on LCHF (20g to 120g carbs) •
• 14h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 234 mg/dL 6.05 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 175 mg/dL 4.53mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 46 mg/dL 1.19mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 65 mg/dL 0.73mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.212 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
Jeppesen: >>> Medium Risk Third
Cholesterol Remnants: 13 mg/dL >>> 0.15 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 175 | Iranian LDL-C: 151
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 5.09
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 1.41 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.61
Thanks for sharing, Hassen. 🙂
This is a great tool! I’m concerned about my LP(a) levels though. Just received my Boston Heart results and LP(a) is 94 mg/dL. hs-CRP is .2, LpPLA2 Activity is 182, Fasting Insulin 4 and HOMA-IR – 1.0. Total Chol – 196, Direct LDL-C 132, HDL-C 59, Trig – 62, NonHDL-C 137, ApoB 110, sdLDL-C -21, %sdLDL-C – 16, VLDL-C – 5, ApoA-1 147.6, TC/HDL-C 3.3, VLDL-C/TG .08, ApoB/ApoA-1 – .75, HDL-C/TG – .95, Fasting Glucose – 97
I feel like I am frozen. Standard cardiologists are screaming statin but I don’t have any integrative cardiologists like Dr. Nadir nor Dr. Wolfson in my area.
Just curious as to your THOUGHTS about LP(a) in THIS context.
Hi Tyann, I’m not a doctor and can’t give medical advice, but my stance is summed up in the presentation I did at Low Carb Houston last year – perhaps it may be of use to you. I can’t say whether higher than expected levels of lp(a) is of concern or not (as I’m not a doctor as mentioned) but perhaps the information in the presentation will be of interest to you.
I can’t say what you should do, either, I can only share that I personally opted to keep a close eye on things to keep an eye out for any potential issues over time (bloodwork, and physical measures like CIMT, carotid doppler, and CAC), but I know of other people who have opted to err on the side of medication under their doctor’s supervision, supplement protocols, etc. There are definitely different approaches depending on the person and how they feel about the available data on it.
You may want to check out the cholesterol code facebook group as there’s plenty of discussion about lp(a) there – including the latest research, people’s perspectives, how they’re approaching high lp(a) if they have it, etc.
Hello,
I’m trying to figure out your conversion method from mmol/L to mg/dL and vice versa. Everywhere I look on the web states you multiply mmol/L by 18 to get mg/dL, and divide mg/dL by 18 to get mmol/L. That conversion doesn’t seem to be accurate on your site, unless I’m missing something. I tried checking my remnant cholesterol manually by mmol/L numbers and it didn’t make sense. That’s what got me looking more at the numbers. Also, on the last line of your report you list TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL and TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L, and they are different which is obviously an error. The ratio should be the same no matter which unit measurement you are using.
Thanks for your time, and Happy New Year.
Anyways here are my results…..
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Male • 60 • Coffee: 3 cups/day •
• 30 on months on Keto (less than 20g carbs) •
• 12h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 270 mg/dL 6.98 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 176 mg/dL 4.56mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 77 mg/dL 1.99mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 84 mg/dL .95mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.321 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 17 mg/dL >>> 0.19 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 176 | Iranian LDL-C: 163
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 3.51
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 1.09 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.48
Hi – the conversion between mmol/L and mg/dL and vice versa differs depending on what exactly you’re using (e.g. cholesterol vs triglycerides vs blood glucose). This is because mmol/L is a measurement of molar concentration – dependent on molecular weight (which varies depending on what you’re measuring). The 18 conversion, I believe, is referencing blood glucose (something commonly converted thus likely pops up most often).
mg/dL is simply a measurement of the mass of something in a given concentration (per 1/10th of a liter).
The report tool takes this into account, and the difference between the measurement types result in the ratios varying between whether you’re measuring in mg/dL vs mmol/L. So, it’s not an error, it’s the result of triglycerides and cholesterol (the two items being compared in the ratio) having different molecular weights. The ratio of under two for triglycerides and HDL is referring to when it is measured in mg/dL.
The other reason remnant cholesterol may not work out perfectly is if a formula other than friedewald is used to calculate LDL – or if the LDL is directly measured as standard error between two tests (direct LDL and lipid panel) can make them not align perfectly.
Hope that helps explain!
Hi: my doctor and my endocrinologist are extremely concern with my HDL Levels and want me on Statins. Too more markers: my Insulin came down from 2.9 3 months ago to 1.8, and my HS-CRP is 0.5 mg/L. Any further comment be appreciated.
Hi, although we’re not doctors and can’t give medical advice, we can offer our thoughts in case they may be of interest. Would you mind posting your full lipid panel (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides) for context? It’s difficult to comment otherwise.
Soory my LDL!!!!
How long will it take to get some feedback? Thanks.
I hadn’t entered my numbers into the calculator for awhile. For 10+ years, starting at age 42, I was an avid runner, completing many, many races, including 25 half marathons, two full marathons and a 50k trail race, plus two 12-hour overnight events in which I covered over 50k on mountain trails with no food. In fact, I had blood drawn a few days after one of those 12-hour events, and my LDL was 145, HDL 98 and triglycerides 51. A few weeks later I attended the Ancestral Health Symposium, which inexplicably was held in my home state (MT) that year, and had a chance to ask Dave about it. He confirmed the LDL number could easily be explained by the recent physical exertion at the overnight race. I wasn’t quite in LMHR range, but close.
But there has been a big change over the past 2-3 years — Menopause! It affected me in physical and emotional ways, mainly resulting in a complete lack of interest in running or working out consistently. I’ve had some weight gain, too, although not extreme (up from approx. 125lbs to 133lbs). I’ve eaten an LCHF, meat-heavy diet since 2015, and over the past few weeks I’ve made an effort to increase the ratio of protein to fat (a la Ted Naiman and Ben Bikman). A few months ago I also started a pellet-based HRT protocol that includes testosterone, which seems to help keep cortisol in check. I am feeling more like my old self and less prone to waking up at 2 am. I often wonder how much worse menopause would be if I still ate a high-carb diet!
Yesterday I had my annual wellness visit through work, which includes CBC, Chem-7and standard lipid panel. A few minutes ago I received a phone call from our State employee benefits office to notify me that my HDL had gone up even more, to 165! Oh, dear! I kind of chuckled and said, “I don’t care.” I’m sure my relative lack of exercise is one reason why my HDL is “only” 67 now. Of course, the clinician didn’t mention my normal blood pressure, low triglycerides (67) and blood glucose (70, flagged as “low” — but I felt fine, and 70 seems reasonable given that my blood was drawn at almost noon after a 14- or 15-hour fast).
My doctor knows I will refuse any suggestion to take a statin. I told him I must have “Schrodinger’s cholesterol” — it is both healthy and unhealthy, if the standard charts are to be believed.
Thanks for all you do!
Thanks for sharing your results and the context, Darla! I’m glad that it sounds like you’ve found something, after tweaking things a bit, that helps you feel your best!
I am guessing you when you say “my HDL had gone up even more, to 165” you mean LDL (given you say HDL is 67 a bit later)? Just wanted to clarify that bit! 🙂
I am 52 and was recently diagnosed this FH. I have been on Keto for 3 years. I lost 35 lbs. but stalled and have been hovering around 200 lbs. for a while. I started doing OMAD a couple months ago. My doc freaked out and told me I had to go on statins of course. I have not had the genetic test and was clinically diagnosed. My brother had a heart attack at 49 so it makes sense because high cholesterol runs in the family. I suspect the diagnosis might be right. I am at a loss at what to do. I like low carb and feel go on it. It makes sense when you look at the research. My next step is an NMR test along fasting insulin and CRP. I had a CAC 3 years ago with result of 0,0,87 (left descending). my glucose was 84 after the recent lab tests.
Any thoughts? Also anybody know of any Cardiologists that use low carb in Minnesota?
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Male • 52 • Coffee: 1 cups/day •
• 36 on months on LCHF (20g to 120g carbs) •
• 20h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 419 mg/dL 10.84 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 337 mg/dL 8.71mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 60 mg/dL 1.55mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 112 mg/dL 1.26mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.09 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.9 Odds Ratio >>> Medium-Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Medium Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 22 mg/dL >>> 0.25 mmol/L >>> Medium-Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 337 | Iranian LDL-C: 319
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 6.98
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 1.87 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.81
Hi Steve, thanks for sharing your information and the context. Regarding cardiologists in minnesota – I’m not sure. You may want to check out the Diet Doctor low carb doctor list. If there’s not one in your area, they also have a toggle that shows doctors who do remote care as well. There’s also Nadir Ali, a cardiologist in Houston – I believe after an initial in person visit he can do remote care as well and he focuses on in-depth care for heart health and is very low carb/keto friendly.
Regarding your numbers – do you have results prior to going low carb? Was LDL also considered high, then as well? Just curious for the additional context since a genetic cause is suspected by your team in this case.
The last test was 2 years ago was 351 total, 107 Triglycerides, 56 HDL and 274 LDL. I thought this recent test would be around the same but holy cats. I suspect is might be stress but who knows. I had an NMR done. Particle count was >2500 with small LDL at 1000, way high. Particle size for LDL was 22.2 NM and VLDL was 38.2 NM. I am still low carb but it is getting frustrating. I am going to see a cardiologist but I know they are going to want me to go on statins. I would rather not do that because of the side effects. I am also going to get a genetic test to see what ApoE gene I carry.
Hi,
I just had a lipid panel done. I’ve been carnivore with intermittent fasting (18/6)for 6 months and keto/low carb for 4 years before that. I am dumbfounded as to why my HDL dropped and my Triglycerides went up! My HBA1C is only 5.3 and that has been stable for several years. I fasted for 14 hours prior to the test. I’m female, 67 years old. BMI is 23.9. Any thoughts?? Denise
10/2017.
Cholesterol 393
HDL. 66
Triglycerides 71
7/2021
Cholesterol 693 (!!!)
HDL 51
Triglycerides 123
Hi Denise,
The change in triglycerides is interesting. The change in HDL, from what I’ve seen in myself and others, could have been a mix of expected variance between tests, or something else influencing (perhaps the same that influenced the triglycerides).
You mentioned being 14 hours fasted, was this water-only fasting? Meaning no coffee, no tea, no caffeine, etc during the fasting period? Did you do any extended fasting (24 hours+) in the week leading up to the test? Any calorie restriction or recent weight loss?
If none of those sound likely, have you likewise checked out this post? It goes over some possibilities we’ve seen in others concerning higher than expected triglycerides on low carb.
Sharing a bit more context regarding the week or so prior to the test may also help narrow down possibilities, as well as any changes that occurred between the two tests like types of exercise, diet composition, caloric intake, weight, etc.
I have been on a keto diet for about two months. My cholesterol came back high and after watching your videos I decided to have a NMR LipoProfile done. I’ve attached a copy of my test results. My numbers are very confusing and frightening, especially the LDL-P which is 2570, more than twice the recommended. My LDL-C is 212, HDL-C is 81 and Triglycerides are 92 for a total of 308. My HDL-P is 36.8. Small LDL-P 833 and LDL Size is 21.4. My Insulin Resistance Score is less than 25 showing I am insulin sensitive. Based on the high LDL-P score I am very worried. That number seems to be off the charts. I have never had extremely high cholesterol but my LDL has been steadily increasing over the past 5 years even though I eat a healthy diet and I have refused to take a statin even though my doctor has been pushing it. Was on plant based prior to keto so I don’t understand why this is happening. I really need help in reading this report. My doctor ordered it for me against her better judgment. She didn’t think I needed it. HELP!
After seeing your videos, and based on the results of my last blood test (taken July 26th where my LDL was 185) and the fact that I’m on a Ketogenic diet, I asked my doctor to order the NMR test. She didn’t want to and she wanted me to start on statins. I insisted and she ordered the test. I’ve attached the results to this message. I’m very concerned about the LPL-P number of 2570. That’s more than double. The test also showed my insulin resistance score is less than 25 which I think is a good thing. I’ve been very stressed since I got these results. I won’t take statins so what, if anything can I do to reduce that number of LPL particles?
–===== CholesterolCode.com/Report v0.9.5.15 =====–
• Female • 64 • Coffee: 0 cups/day •
• <Unspecified time and/or diet> •
• 14h water fasted • Cholesterol Rx: false •
Total Cholesterol: 308 mg/dL 7.96 mmol/L
LDL Cholesterol: 212 mg/dL 5.48mmol/L
HDL Cholesterol: 81 mg/dL 2.09mmol/L
TG Cholesterol: 92 mg/dL 1.04mmol/L
———RISK REPORT———
Atherogenic Index of Plasma: -0.303 mg/dL >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/ycccmmnx for more on AIP
Framingham Offspring: 0.7 Odds Ratio >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y5fc5adl for more on this Framingham study
Jeppesen: >>> Lowest Risk Third
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y63xp7lj for more on the Jeppesen study
Cholesterol Remnants: 15 mg/dL >>> 0.21 mmol/L >>> Low Risk
—-> Go to https://tinyurl.com/y84u92wm for more on Cholesterol Remnants
——CONVENTIONAL MARKERS AND RATIOS——
Friedewald LDL-C: 209 | Iranian LDL-C: 196
TC/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 3.8
TG/HDL Ratio in mg/dL: 1.14 | TG/HDL Ratio in mmol/L: 0.5
I am wondering if you have not responded to my message because you think I am seeking medical advice. I’m not. I really just want to understand what that LDLP number of 2570 means. Thank you
Jeri, my story is the same AS ARE MY numbers across the board. My tc- 302, my ldl 235, my hdl 54, and tg 83. I’ve ordered a cardiocheck analysis for home use