I have been taking premvastin 40mg for several years. I am 60 and when around 35 (Military doctor) believed anyone 35 and over should take statins and I didn't question. Cholesterol was 200. Took meds off and on trying to get off but everytime I quit cholestrol went up dramatically. Last time it went up it was around 346 and this last time 306. I had issues with some of the meds so doc changed to 40 mg premvastin but cholesterol nevercame down. Started ultra fine china free VC 3000 mg twice a day/l lysine @ 2700 mg divided and l proline @ 4800 mg divided along wth unique E and K2 plus all my other supplements (no nician). A couple months ago started having tingling/numbness/cramps in feet and now hands especially at night. A1C is 5.6 fasting glucose 115 and started keto 8 weeks ago dropping 30 lbs.
Latest #s ldl/169, hdl/44, triglycerides 200 and what is weird is I exercise HITT and resistance...hdl was 79 last time dropped after taking VC regime and total cholestrol dropped 56 points ldl went down and triglycerides went up...lol...results were on statins and VC mentioned above which were based on packaging dosing recommendations.
I go may 12th for results from functional doctor who does a VAP type testing so will know more then. Before keto very little carbs and sugar and now no sugar and only pure keto.
Not sure how much VC to take and the ratio to L lysine and L proline or if need to add anything...very concerned abou the feet/hand thing as when sitting or lying dow the toes always on verge of cramping...I now weigh 172 and thyroid test normal. Pretty much stay in ketosis and do intermittent fasting a couple times a week...and take magnesium, calcium ad vd3. So much to say can't wait till May 12 to find out more. Any clarity or dosing suggestions appreciated thanks brenda