I have not spoken to Owen in about 5 years. I have been taking the Heart Tech product for 4 years. Here is the situation.
October of 2015 I had triple by-pass. Left descending was 80% and left circumflex 90% blocked. Burning behind my sternum. Family history of elevated LDL and low HDL and my uncle had the same happen at age 57 he had 4 stents and he was the healthiest guy on the planet, never smoked or drank, fruits and vegetable, fitness nut). I have been running since high school, eat pretty well and exercise often. 5'-9", 168, fit and 67. Had the nuclear stress test and echo 4 months ago and perfect results. Heart has no damage at all, just the plumbing issue.
Was on 1 jar of Heart Tech a month but increased to 2 jars about 8 months ago. I feel great. So now to the blood test results:
LDL Particle Number 2,028 (low <1000, Moderate 1000-1299, Borderline high 1300-1599, High 1600-2000, Very high over 2000)
LDL-C is 167 (Optimal <100, above optimal 100+-129, Borderline 130-159,high, 160-189, very high >189)
HDL-C 44. First time ever over 40.
Triglycerides 134 (range 0-149)
Total cholesterol 238 (range 100-199)
HDL-P (Total) 30.2 (recommended 30.5 and up)
Small LDL-P 1,333 (recommended under 527)
LDL size 20.0 (recommended over 20.5)
My doctor is a long-time friend and a very good physician but wants me on 5mg Crestor. I was put on atorvastatin but stopped after 2 weeks and that was just after surgery. I would appreciate any comments and input. I wonder how doctors expect us to have healthy arteries suppressing cholesterol production which suppresses collagen production? Again, my recent nuclear stress test showed great blood flow and no issues. Thanks in advance.