I have recently (six weeks ago) been diagnosed with CVD and my Lp(a) reading is 240 mg/dL (2.4g/L)
YES YOU ARE READING THAT CORRECTLY Higher than any I have seen on this site and 20x greater that what Linus Pauling said would "begin to deposit plague causing atherosclerosis". I have spoken with the lab (in Australia) and they assure me this is measured not calculated.
So, what to do? I am taking 10g day VitC and 6g lysine. I figure that the first step is to stop any more Lp(a) binding to the existing plaque sites (correct?) However, I am wondering, with such outrageously high Lp(a) levels, if I should be trying to get them down and, if so, what you folk here would recommend? I have seen conflicting information on this site regarding whether or not this is actually possible.
In "Practicing Medicine Without a Licence" Owen says there is early anecdotal evidence to suggest that adding Proline may help to bring down Lp(a) levels. My naturopath says L-carnitine "has been shown to reduce Lp(a) levels". I think I also read that Niacin may be effective?
I would really like to get some feedback from this Discussion forum before deciding which route to embark upon.
Thank you to all the wonderful contributors for this amazing and informative site,
Love and light,
Karen
(Tasmania, Australia)