Re: Question for Quentin (cholesterol ratios)

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On Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:27:54 -0500, bittersweet
<bittersweet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Thanks -- I'm not sure whether it's changes in diet or exercise or the
Lipitor that pushed the HDL up -- or possibly a combination of all
three (although it doesn't sound like the Lipitor would have made much
of a contribution). That, plus the genetics, as you mention. It has
been a long slow climb for the HDL, with it creeping up a bit every
year.

G'day G'day Bittersweet,

If it is the Lipitor then you will need to keep using it to maintain
the higher level. While you probably haven't attached much
significance to "It has been a long slow climb for the HDL, with it
creeping up a bit every year" I most certainly do. Blokes tend to get
a fast initial response from exercise then plateau. Women tend to get
continued improvement if they continue to exercise.

Best wishes,

--
Quentin Grady ^ ^ /
New Zealand, >#,#< [
/ \ /\
"... and the blind dog was leading."

http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/quentin
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