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Daniel replied to the discussion HDL above 100 in the forum Lab Tests, Markers & Interpretations 4 weeks ago
Hey @dxb,
Functional Adaptation
Elevations in HDL and LDL are often a sign of “something”. Small elevations might simply be a functional adaptation to lifestyle choices.For example: a diet heavy in animal proteins and (healthy) fats can cause LDL and HDL to rise. Animal proteins in nature are almost always accompanied by fats. When we eat…
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Bernadette_Abraham replied to the discussion HDL above 100 in the forum Lab Tests, Markers & Interpretations 4 weeks ago
Hi @DXB – labs should always be interpreted in the context of the individual. Without additional information or other markers, I’ll provide information based on assumptions.
First, I’m going to assume that these labs were drawn in an overnight fasting state (9 to 12 hours) first thing in the morning, and only water was consumed. Otherwise,…
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Bernadette_Abraham replied to the discussion Naked Poppy Retinol in the forum Brand Recommendations & Ingredients 6 weeks ago
Hi @DXB – nice to see you on the new website!
NakedPoppy used to be my go-to for retinol, but sadly, like many small businesses, they had to close their doors.
I have two backups I plan to try once I run out of my NakedPoppy retinol. I can only recommend them for their clean ingredients at this point, not necessarily for effectiveness, so be sure…
