... however, that is only one assessment of risk. You have to keep it in perspective that the for example, the LDL, or even the triglycerides alone indicate an elevated risk. ... (5 replies)
... hour before you take the niacin may help reduce flushing. Otherwise, I don't think it matters when you take the aspirin. ... (8 replies)
... Numbers were not as good, and HDL remained lower. So was their a blunting or negative effect with the use of vitamins on cholesterol levels? ... (18 replies)
... Consume very little cheese or dairy products. ... (18 replies)
... I am 50 and there is a very strong history of death from heart attacks in my family. Most were at a young age, 46 to 54. I am sure my gene pool is bad. For the last 15 years I have been working hard to improve my odds. I have incorporated the following life changes:
Quit Smoking
Quit working 70 per week
Adopted stress reduction techniques
Switched to 90% plus... (22 replies)
... I've also started eating .81 mg of aspirin a day, eating oatmeal in the morning and drinking green tea to help bring my LDL levels down also. I'm trying, but I'm kinda scared about this whole CRP thing. ... (6 replies)
