Cholesterol dropped 80 points and my doc is shook

dan_philly said:

Trying to work out whether my panel improved or merely rearranged itself, because two of the numbers went the wrong way.

Before/after bloodwork compilation for the lipid panel — everything in one place for those who want comprehensive data:

Every single metabolic marker improved. This is why I'm a believer in this therapy.

Dr.NutriCornell said:

Before/after bloodwork compilation for the lipid panel — everything in one place for those who want comprehensive data: Category Marker Before After…

Tracking labs for the lipid panel — here's the panel I get every 3 months and why:

• CMP: glucose, electrolytes, kidney function, liver enzymes
• Lipid panel: total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides
• A1C: 3-month glucose average
• hsCRP: inflammatory marker
• CBC: blood counts, anemia screening
• B12, folate, iron: nutritional deficiency screening
• TSH, free T4: thyroid monitoring
• Lipase: pancreatic safety check

Total cost with insurance: about $30 copay. Without insurance, request cash-pay pricing from Quest/Labcorp — usually $175.

dan_philly said:

Trying to work out whether my panel improved or merely rearranged itself, because two of the numbers went the wrong way.

This is my experience too, for whatever a second data point is worth.

From the other side of the consultation, briefly.

Omega-3 index improvement on the lipid panel: often overlooked but my omega-3 index went from 3.6% to 8.6% over 13 months. I supplemented with 2g EPA+DHA daily.

This matters because omega-3s are anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective, complementing the GLP-1 benefits. Target omega-3 index is >8%. Combined with the triglyceride reduction from the medication, my lipid profile is the best it's been in decades.