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Michael D Join Date: 4/5/2019 Posts Contributed: 16 Total Likes: 0 Recommends Recd: 0 Ignores Issued: 0 Certs & Awards: 0   Likes Recd: 0

Posted: 11/25/2020 7:52:49 PM   I’ve been lurking on TYP, Wheat Belly, and Undoctored for years and have been intermittently following the lifestyle. However, I haven’t stuck to it, and am now seeing the reality in hard numbers. Laziness doesn’t pay off.  I’m a 37yo male, long standing history of elevated lipids, predominantly small particles, low HDL, high Trigs - typical metabolic disease symptoms. Elevated LP(a). TSH above 3.0 at last check. Always low CRP, HgA1C <5.0, fasting glucose ~80, etc. Recent labs pending. Received a CAC Score of 7 today. No details yet on location of plaque distribution.  CIMT was 530 Right and 580 Left, respectively. No visible plaque. Cardiologist did not provide reference range, but said I had mild thickening.  I’m well-versed in what’s required of the lifestyle and plan to get back on the wagon now that the numbers are in my face. That said, I had a Zero CAC Score in 2010, and my cardiologist was quite excited that there was only a 7-point increase in 10-years. His theory is that for the 1-year I was on statins, soft-plaque stabilized into calcified plaque as a result of the statin. Given my CAC score, he is willing to let me try dietary/supplement approach before starting statins, despite not being a believer in a high fat, low carb diet. Obviously, I’m not thrilled to have any calcium present at my age.  So fire away with thoughts. Much appreciated! Tags:

Bob Niland Join Date: 7/7/2014 Posts Contributed: 12622 Total Likes: 1858 Recommends Recd: 9 Certs & Awards: 39   Likes Recd: 0

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Michael D Join Date: 4/5/2019 Posts Contributed: 16 Total Likes: 0 Recommends Recd: 0 Certs & Awards: 0   Likes Recd: 0

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Bob Niland Join Date: 7/7/2014 Posts Contributed: 12622 Total Likes: 1858 Recommends Recd: 9 Certs & Awards: 39   Likes Recd: 0

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Michael D Join Date: 4/5/2019 Posts Contributed: 16 Total Likes: 0 Recommends Recd: 0 Certs & Awards: 0   Likes Recd: 0

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Michael D Join Date: 4/5/2019 Posts Contributed: 16 Total Likes: 0 Recommends Recd: 0 Certs & Awards: 0   Likes Recd: 0

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