Hello. I had a catscan done last week of my upper chest/lungs. Not looking for it, the catscan came across calcium build up in the left artery or side of my heart. I have high triglycerides, and high bad cholesterol and low good cholesterol. However,last year after my bad cholesterol being so high that the lab could not even get a # for my triglycerides, I dramatically changed my diet to no processed foods, and only whole grains,vegies and
fruits only. Thus dropping my triglycerides over 100 points on my own with only diet changes. but this is not enough, my triglycerides are still 100 points to high, my bad cholsterol is still about 50 points to high, & my good choles. is too low by 20 0r so points. Now this catscan found calcium build up in my left artery of my heart.. I think i have coronary artery disease at 41 years old!!!!!! I need your product.. My doctor today gave methe drug "NIASPAN", & after reading the side effects, am terrified to take it! But I am also terrified not to take it.. I am going to see a cardiologist in the coming weeks.. but.. I want to order your product..but I have absolutley no idea which one to order... and do i have to take it forever?? SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME.. i am really scared and really lost.. If
you could have someone get back to me I would be really greatful! Thank you
very much..
Blessings...
Kim P.
Dear K.
Not only would I not panic, I would not worry so much or focus on cholesterol readings. Changing your diet sounds like it was a good idea, but an even better idea is to follow Linus Pauling's advice and supplement the "right" amount of vitamin C.
We have a forum, vitamincfoundation.org/forum -> Heart Disease for people to ask questions. You may feel better scanning and participating in this interactive discussion.
The amount of vitamin C to take is somewhat dependent on you, and the calcium in your vessels may take a year or two to reverse, but you can start with at least 3000 mg of vitamin C (ascorbic acid pills with few fillers) and 3000 mg of lysine, perhaps 1000mg (2 500 tablets of each) before meals.
You might start with one tablet for a few days. If you have no reaction to 3000 mg daily, then slowly increase as Pauling's minimal recommended dosage is 5000 to 6000 mg of each daily. If this is too much, there are now opther options, such as Lyposheric vitamin C.
p.s.
as far as which drink mix to take - once you know your tolerance, I can help you make a choice, but ANY product has the basic vitamin C and lysine, so any product will be of benefit.