Blood Work Came Back

[CCV3]

Blood work came back.
Test levels and IGF1 levels are normal again, so I'm clear to give it another run. Estrogen is a little low, but that's because I started my estrogen blockers too soon (being precautious). Doctor said to ease up on the blockers this time around.

Check this out though.
Doctor said my diet is too clean. I am low in one section of cholesterol (they break it down into 3 sections) and apparently you need to have oil in your food. I don't cook with oil, at all. Not even olive oil, grape seed, etc. but I guess you do need some in your diet.

My insulin is low. She said I don't eat enough sugar. Which she's right. I don't eat sugar at all except for a couple dabs in my oats in the morning. Your body needs sugar.

So, not like anyone cares about my blood work. Just saying, I guess too clean is a bad thing too so mix it up a bit. Super clean isn't good either. Time to add oil and sugar to my diet. Go figure...

 

[soontobbeast]

thats pretty crazy. thanks for taking the time.

 

[Codeman35]

damn, ive been eatin basically the same way that you have. Dont seem right but i guess ill have to throw some of that stuff back in to it as well. Thanks for the info bro

 

[wearedbleedblue]

Sugar isn't needed but fats/oils definitely are.

 

[SouthernCharm]

if you eat fruits and grains your sugar shouldnt be low, but yes good fats are necessary. natty pb, oils, nuts.. All good.

 

[Inquirer]

I'd be curious to know what your glucose and insulin levels actually were. Personally, I would tend to doubt that you need to consume more (table) sugar. Having a relatively low insulin level should be good -- less strain on the pancreas, lower risk of developing diabetes.

As for the lipids (cholesterol) levels, what was the HDL? Generally, a high level of HDL, especially the HDL2 sub-fraction, is desirable, since this supports reverse cholesterol transport -- back to the liver -- and cleaner arteries.

I'm no doctor, though, and this is simply my own musings.

Glad you posted; this kind of thing brings up interesting points.

 

[jakjak]

Pretty sure clean doesn't = no fat. Essential Fatty Acids are called "Essential" for a reason.

 

[coldseed]

Pretty sure clean doesn't = no fat. Essential Fatty Acids are called "Essential" for a reason.

Absolutely. I think people hear the word fat and run the other way.