HDL in pro bodybuilders cycles

[numbere]

Mine for now is 5.4 i'm taking NAC, Fish oil and Niacin ( diet and cardio are included of course... )

Wow 5.4 is a bit high, god speed. I have taken niacin daily for a few years and have noticed a huge difference in potency from brand to brand. Solgar is by far the best I have used so far.

[Slacker78]

Wow 5.4 is a bit high, god speed. I have taken niacin daily for a few years and have noticed a huge difference in potency from brand to brand. Solgar is by far the best I have used so far.

Respect to what i've seen, is very very low ... ! 0.4 is just over the safe zone... How much niacin did you take ?

[numbere]

Respect to what i've seen, is very very low ... ! 0.4 is just over the safe zone... How much niacin did you take ?

I take 500mg/ED of Solgar niacin. Honestly, 500mg is all I can tolerate. It's powerful stuff compared to the other labels on the market. Most brands I can take over twice that amount and not flush or get that tingly feeling niacin gives.

[Slacker78]

I take 500mg/ED of Solgar niacin. Honestly, 500mg is all I can tolerate. It's powerful stuff compared to the other labels on the market. Most brands I can take over twice that amount and not flush or get that tingly feeling niacin gives.

Did you have test niacin feedback related to HDL / total Cholesterol level ( blood work before and after ) ?

[numbere]

Did you have test niacin feedback related to HDL / total Cholesterol level ( blood work before and after ) ?

I began taking niacin before I started researching AAS. In other words I don't have a baseline lab without niacin before using AAS.

You should see a 15-30% raise in HDL after taking niacin. LDL can lower anywhere from 10-20% and triglycerides by as much as 20-50%. One aspect you should be aware of is that the the data from the scientific studies where these numbers are generated from are conducted with pharmacy grade niacin. Over the counter niacin doesn't have to meet the same standards as pharmacy grade.

Maybe you should think about taking a statin to get you cholesterol into a more comfortable range.

[Slacker78]

I began taking niacin before I started researching AAS. In other words I don't have a baseline lab without niacin before using AAS.

You should see a 15-30% raise in HDL after taking niacin. LDL can lower anywhere from 10-20% and triglycerides by as much as 20-50%. One aspect you should be aware of is that the the data from the scientific studies where these numbers are generated from are conducted with pharmacy grade niacin. Over the counter niacin doesn't have to meet the same standards as pharmacy grade.

Maybe you should think about taking a statin to get you cholesterol into a more comfortable range.

I think using a good niacin profile, i could get more comfortable range. It's better to try another way before statin, i think. Did you get could improvemente taking niacin at 500mg/ ED (Solarg i mean.. ) ?

[numbere]

I think using a good niacin profile, i could get more comfortable range. It's better to try another way before statin, i think. Did you get could improvemente taking niacin at 500mg/ ED (Solarg i mean.. ) ?

I never had my cholesterol checked before stating to take niacin. Wish I had some before and after lab data for you to examine. I know what you mean about trying to avoid statins. They can have some bad side effects.