Wonder how to convert units, nmol/L --> mg/dL
Mine was 112 my dads was 10 WTF with same exact testosterone readings.Wonder how to convert units, nmol/L --> mg/dL
I tried Quest, they do not have it, page 313:
http://www.questdiagnostics.com/hcp/intguide/EndoMetab/EndoManual_3rdEd_2004.pdf
My Quest test shows:
Lipoprotein (A) Lp(A)-30.7nmol/L(<75.0)
LEF (LabCorp) recomended range for men
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Reference Ranges: 0–30 mg/dL
Desirable: <20mg/dL
Borderline High Risk: 20–30 mg/dL
High Risk: 31–50 mg/dL
Very High Risk: >50 mg/dL
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55.0 nmol/L corresponds to 22.9 mg/dL
=30.7/55*22.9=12.8mg/dL
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But I found this tidbit:
Kidney International - Race-specific association of lipoprotein(a) with vascular access interventions in hemodialysis patients: The CHOICE Study
The Lp(a) concentrations were expressed in nmol/L of Lp(a) protein. Because of the high degree of size heterogeneity of apo(a), it is not possible to accurately convert Lp(a) values from nmol/L to mg/dL. However, as a point of reference, the median Lp(a) protein level of 55.0 nmol/L found in our patient cohort, approximately corresponds to 22.9 mg/dL of total Lp(a) mass.
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Print FriendlyMine was 112 my dads was 10 WTF with same exact testosterone readings.
Could low estrogen be a possible suspect iin this since i does lower lp(a)
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Lisa was found to have an abnormally high lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a), level of 85 mg/dl.
Lisa’s treatment program therefore focused on lowering her Lp(a) using:
Niacin—3000 mg of oral Niaspan® (Niaspan® is the prescription form of vitamin B3/niacin) once a day along with 325 mg of aspirin to limit flushing.
L-carnitine—1000 mg twice a day; lowers Lp(a) 7-8% DOING
Flaxseed—2 tbsp per day, ground; lowers Lp(a) 7% DONE
Raw almonds—1/4-1/2 cup per day; lowers Lp(a) 7-10%
Fish oil capsules—4000 mg/day (to yield 1200 mg of omega-3 fatty acids); lowers Lp(a) up to 14%.
last thing i need to do is lower cholesterol its already 120 LOLOf note, statin drugs actually lower Lp(a).
Dr John,"Both tamoxifen and estrogen lower Lp(a) levels"
Interesting. So BOTH estrogen, and estrogen antagonism elevate Lp(a).
Just make sure to get the lemon flavored, not natural
Yep tme to thow other one out been more then 2 months do not like to keep that stuff laying aroundJust make sure to get the lemon flavored, not natural
Concentrate on making your cholesterol higher,last thing i need to do is lower cholesterol its already 120 LOL
Estrogen may be culprit could be either high or low.
Give fact copper is in toilet makes me think it could be low or
my t:e ratio is out of wack
I found 2 journal articles stating estrogen lowers and then it can also increase it .. :frustrate Given short term memory it could go both ways..UGH. .I just got blood work done so be paitent and have to wait..sigh
saturated fats and high insulin levelsConcentrate on making your cholesterol higher,
75% of your problems may go away.
How to increase cholesterol?
So you know what to do,saturated fats and high insulin levels
manganese too
increase estrogen levels raises cholesterol
EVCO will raise good cholesterol if low and lower it if high so yes. it would. I eat eggs out the yazoo and steak ect and still nada. adrenal fatigue would cause it tooSo you know what to do,
now comes the implementing phase.
Would coconut oil help?
The way I am thinking:EVCO will raise good cholesterol if low and lower it if high so yes. it would. I eat eggs out the yazoo and steak ect and still nada. adrenal fatigue would cause it too
Estrogen raises intracellular manganese which raises cholesterol production.what about vitamin d also? I too have very low cholesterol and am trying to raise it. But ive always heard that food cholesterol does not affect cholesterol levels that much.
are you suggesting just eating like **** for a while to raise it? or anything more 'substantive'
i thought flax was healthier, why would they cause these problems?Take flax seed if you want to lower Free T, induce estrogenic effects, and increase your risk of prostate cancer. Many cannot tolerate it, especially if thye already have GI issues.