Cholesterol is dangerously high

[masterjuice]

so i went to the doctor for blood work and just a check up, i finished my cycle like over a month ago and finished pct. everything looked good but my cholesterol was like 240. im only 20, he said that dangerously high. they said its from my body, just makes high cholesterol levels and they may put me on a medication to lower it. now i was planning on a cycle in september but now i dunno. wat u guys think. i wanna be safe and not kill myself ya know. could i cycle on lipitor, i think thats the med?

[Ufa]

Take the lipitor. Cholesterol will kill. It's a no brainer. I do it.

[masterjuice]

but could i cycle on it? like will it eventually make the cholesterol levels normal? even if i get off. i just dont wanna **** myslef up

[guest589745]

if you dont wanna **** yourself up then take the meds, eat clean and exercise then when yer levels get back to normal maybe consider anohter then. MAYBE.

[magic32]

What's your cycle/PCT history and time off between them if applicable?

M.

[IBdmfkr]

You're 20 and already planning your "next" cycle.. get your health straight, learn how to eat/excercise and then reevaluate in a few years.

[Bigmax]

hey man get on the meds then get blood work done again before you even plan anything.Its not worth a sh*t to be big if you're dead.

[Ufa]

but could i cycle on it? like will it eventually make the cholesterol levels normal? even if i get off. i just dont wanna **** myslef up

Lipitor is a (statin) like zocor. It will be excellent for you. It will lower your
cholesterol by about 30 to 40%. However, long term cycles will mess up your good cholesterol. I won't get technical, cholesterol lowering drugs will not
mess you up on cycle. I've taken them all. I even take blood pressure
meds.

New subject: don't take tylenol it bad for liver.

You are young and most likely have a thing or two to learn about diet and nutrition. I certainly did. Bottom line if you are going to do a cycle
make sure to take Lipitor and if your blood pressure goes up; see Doc
and get something for that also.

Read about nutrition. Good luck.

[frank2738]

u can take lipitor and gear at the same time. the gear will raise your cholesterol regardless. sometimes u may have high cholesterol just because its in your family. like i do. i'll be on lipitor forever regardless of diet and exercise. just keep getting bloodwork done every 3-4 months. 240 is high, but far from dangerous, so relax.

[JayRN]

Might want to check on taking niacin, its vit B-3. This is available in all health stores. If you do so be sure to read up on the difference in regular niacin and the no-flush niacin. If you take too much of the regular niacin it will cause a flushing effect this is dialation of the micro vasculature(not dangerous but uncomfortable). This usually last for about 10-20 minutes. The no-flush niacin does not do this but is not as effective as the regular stuff. Several studies have shown that Niacin is the best for lowering total cholesterol and raising good cholesterol while lowering bad cholesterol. I have been taking niacin for about a year. I have spoken with several cardiologists and they agree that this is some kick-ass stuff.

[go4gold]

Might want to check on taking niacin, its vit B-3. This is available in all health stores. If you do so be sure to read up on the difference in regular niacin and the no-flush niacin. If you take too much of the regular niacin it will cause a flushing effect this is dialation of the micro vasculature(not dangerous but uncomfortable). This usually last for about 10-20 minutes. The no-flush niacin does not do this but is not as effective as the regular stuff. Several studies have shown that Niacin is the best for lowering total cholesterol and raising good cholesterol while lowering bad cholesterol. I have been taking niacin for about a year. I have spoken with several cardiologists and they agree that this is some kick-ass stuff.

I guess i have regular niacin, i see no "no flush" on it, but i plan to go on a var only cycle, how much niacin should i take a day while on this cycle? Will also be taking Flaxseed oil.

[Kale]

This is from Bryan2 (supplement guru):

Regarding cholesterol health (The list will be in order of effectiveness)

At the top of the list is niacin

The best form is sustained release
Next come the regular form (but be aware these two can and will cause the skin to become a flushed red for a few minutes after you take it) nothing wrong it’s just a slight side effect

There is however a version that eliminates this referred to as flush free niacin

A general dose for cholesterol health is around 1000-1500mgs daily but if using the flush free version a dose of 2000-3000 mgs is preferred as this version is slightly weaker acting.

EFAs
Are up towards the top of the list as well as they work very efficiently at cholesterol maintenance. These are referred to the *****s 3,6,9 they are found in flax and fish oils which are most commonly used for bodybuilding purposes.

Red yeast riceDoseage:1200mg-2400mg Ed
Red yeast rice is basically fermented rice that shares the same active ingredients as the main stream prescription cholesterol lowering statins that are on the market. It is known to have a decent effect on cholesterol maintenance. However it is only beneficial to use for short periods of time such as up to 3-4 weeks before the cycle and continued throughout PCT. It should also be noted that this particular product is known to lower concentrations of COQ10 in the heart and liver so either a pre made supplement including this or additional supplementation of COQ10 at 300mg per day will be needed.


Sesathin

Sesathin is an excellent product that has many aspects that are beneficial to the bodybuilding community; one of these happens to be beneficial specifically for cholesterol maintenance and repair.

A short read up can be found at wwwdotavantlabsdotcom/main.php(dot to be replaced with a . to access)


Allicin:
An extract found in Garlic which is shown to lower blood pressure and lipid levels. It also has established reports of its ability to fight cancer. Purer forms of the extract are shown to be the best.

Policosanol:
Doseage: 10 -20 mg/day
Policosanol is made up of a blend of fatty alcohols known to be beneficial towards cholesterol maintenance. This specific supplement sometimes takes up to 3 months before full benefits start to show themselves and stacks remarkably well with EFAs producing a synergetic effect.


FenugreekFenugreek is known to help tremendously during PCT for HPTA recovery but also shows some slight benefits towards lipid health.

[x_moe]

i take Fish Oil tablets during my cycles, it helps to maintain cholesterol levels a little bit

[masterjuice]

soo if i get on liqitor and it helps eventually i could take a cycle while on liqitor????

[Kale]

soo if i get on liqitor and it helps eventually i could take a cycle while on liqitor????

Yes..

[aadrenaline]

240 isnt that high..dont get me wrong its high..im 21 mines 235 and im not on cycle...ive always had high cholesterol..but as for high i know afew older people who brake 300 even 400 mark in cholesterol!!

try this out
niacin
1500mg day 1
1000mg day 2 and 3
500mg ED for 6 weeks
clean your diet, cardio helps as well
stop drinking, smoking, drugs if any present...

i know many people took the niacin like this and cut their cholesterol down 20-40%

gluck im doing it now as well

[masterjuice]

yesterday i went out and got that niacin from gnc and took 1000mgs this morning, after like 5 minutes my face and whole body got real hott and like i feel werid. how long will i stay like this. thanks for the advice

[aadrenaline]

yesterday i went out and got that niacin from gnc and took 1000mgs this morning, after like 5 minutes my face and whole body got real hott and like i feel werid. how long will i stay like this. thanks for the advice

you didnt get the no flush did you?
the one i use is


i take it throughout the day too with an asortment of viatmins..after a few days you'll notice some energy as well.


oh also i take it after i eat just incase it interferes with my stomach.

[JayRN]

Sorry it took so long to get back, Ive been studying my **s off. Anyway I believe these suppl are the best because of their ability to raise HdL at a greater percentage than any prescription drug, and their kick-ass ability to reduce total chol as well as LdL. I take Niacin(no flush) 1500mg twice a day, one after bkfst and second after dinner. I take Guggul 750mg twice a day(good shit). also take Policosanol 10mg twice a day. also Curcumin 450 mg one time a day. Chromium as(Polynicotinate) 400mcg(micrograms) twice a day. Now chromium is also great for increasing metabolism and burning fat with increasing energy. Last is Pantethine(vit B5) 300mg twice a day. Now all of this may not be needed for great results but it has worked pretty damn good for me. And another bonus is they are not expensive, actually they are pretty damn cheap. If you went and purchased all of these for a 3 month supply you might spend a max of 40-50 bucks. I hope this helps.