April 7th:
Is LDL particle size different from the oxidative stress ldl test? YES, LDL PARTICLE SIZE ONLY MEASURES SIZE AND NOT THE LEVEL OF OXIDATION TO THE LIPIDS THAT LDLs CARRY.
What is the name of the test for oxidized DNA in urine? OXIDATIVE STRESS 2.0 (URINE) GENOVA DIAGNOSTICS
Supplementing with zinc or minerals? BOTH ARE OFTEN NECESSARY, JUST VERY IMPORTANT TO FIRST LOOK AT THE DIET, BALANCE OR IMBALANCE, THEN CHOOSE THE CORRECT LEVELS OF SPECIFIC MINERALS AND TRACE MINERALS.
Which CBC result shows RBC size? MCV
What’s your recommendation for the homocysteine level? UNDER 11.0
There is a Quest test I believe listed as HOMA-IR. SURE, JUST DON'T PAY MORE FOR IT OVER AND BEYOND THE COST OF A FASTING INSULIN AND A FASTING GLUCOSE. THOSE ARE THE ONLY TWO VARIABLES IN A VERY SIMPLE EQUATION. MARKETING MAY LEAD YOU TO BELIEVE OTHERWISE.
How do we get a fasting insulin test and a fasting glucose test? ASK FOR IT OR GO TO DIRECTLABS.COM
confused...I have 2 test lists, one that jan sent out first and one that has tests to consider. Should I ask my dr if I can get a combo of the tests or which list...ie copper and zinc is not on the first list YES, EXACTLY. NOT EVERY TEST WE DISCUSS WILL BE NECESSARY OR WARRANTED FOR EVERY PERSON. THE TESTS THAT I LISTED ON THE HANDOUT ARE GENERALLY GOOD TO HAVE MEASUREMENTS FOR ONCE EVERY YEAR TO THREE YEARS.
How do you feel about calcium supplements if I have Osteoporosis? NOT OFTEN DO I RECOMMEND CALCIUM. MORE OFTEN POTASSIUM RICH FOODS WITH IMPORTANT BONE BUILDING TRACE MINERALS IR FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS.
Do men ever need a Dexascan? SOMETIMES, BUT NOT AS REGULARLY.
If your CRP is low (0.2) do you need a uric acid test? POSSIBLY. THE TWO ARE NOT ALWAYS RELATED.
How does prep for a colonoscopy affect the gut? IT DEFINITELY PRODUCES SHORT TERM CHANGES. THE MICROBIOME GENERALLY BOUNCES BACK BUT IT IS PERSON TO PERSON AS TO HOW IT CHANGES.
Best way to correct Insulin Resistance? BY AVOIDING THE USE OR CONSUMPTION OF ANY GRAINS, FLOUR-BASED FOODS, CEREALS ETC. ALSO IMPORTANT TO AVOID DRIED FRUIT, SUGARS/SWEETENERS, FRUIT JUICE, AND THE RICHEST SOURCES OF FRUCTOSE SUCH AS MANGOES, BANANAS, AND PEARS.
Question: with CREST syndrome it was recommended I take low dose statins. PROBABLY FOR THE MODEST ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT THAT STATINS OFTEN CARRY. I AM NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE RESEARCH ON THAT CLASS OF DRUGS EFFICACY FOR CREST SYNDROME. I GENERALLY RECOMMEND A STRONGER ANTI-INFLAMMATORY SUPPLEMENT SUCH AS GAIA HERBS NFKB SUPREME FORMULA AND VITAMINS D AND K2 TO KEEP CALCIUM AWAY FROM SOFT TISSUES.