I recently had a lipid profile done and found my Lipoprotein (a) was 64 and one doctor has badly frightened me by telling me I was in the 6% of people who were genetically programed for heart attacks and insisted that I take a statin (which caused me a lot of pain). I am 81 1/2 years old and previously had a heart attack at age 79. Was told at that time I had minimal to no damage. I now am in very good health, except lipid profile.
My family physician suggested that I start on Cardio C and I am on auto ship. But to get enough I find the cost more than I can afford. Do you have any suggestions as to how many grams I need and if there is someway to lower the cost of having more than 1 shipment per month, how long to bring it down. I am now taking 3 scoops a day which means 3 containers a month.
I am really impressed with the information my doctor gave me about Cardio C. With your help I am hoping to live in good health, for a long, long time to come.
Sincerely, Peggy
Sounds like you have a WONDERFUL family physician! (I had to get back on my chair after reading this.)
Statins RAISE (not lower) Lp(a) cholesterol. I can point your heart doctor to Canadian versions of the mainstream medical journals which contain this information.
What are the Lp(a) units? If mg/dl and if that is an accurate measurement, then YES you should be taking Cardio-C or another Lp(a) binding inhibitor (vitamin C/lysine/proline) to reduce the risk of plaque formation. Vitamin C at high enough dose (say 2-3 jars Cardio-C perhaps augmented by ordinary or Lypo-C) will normalize your lipid profile too.
You can purchase 6 Cardio-C at one time at our lowest price - (Pls. freeze (not refrigerate) unopened jars to extend shelf life, but it sounds like you only need to store them for 2 months maximum). If that is still too expensive, you need to try and find the ingredients separately. Maybe life extension has the powders, vitamin C and lysine (and proline) that you can mix yourself? However, I would avoid the pills (unless there is no other choice) because of the fillers.