High triglycerides while on Atkins?

exiledone1 · 02-19-2013, 04:12 PM

Hi everyone,

I just got my blood test results back from a recent doctors visit and he said everything was perfect except for high triglycerides levels.

Isn't Atkins supposed to help with this? Could this be caused from going on and off the diet when I briefly fell off the wagon?

Thanks
Josh

clackley · 02-19-2013, 04:19 PM

I wonder what your # was and also what the falling off entailed and how close to the blood work draw was? Tryglicerides are quite quick to fall on a low carb woe and I would assume the opposite is true as well.

ravenrose · 02-19-2013, 04:51 PM

yes, the relevant thing is your carb consumption for only about three days prior to the test. and yes, it normally goes WAY down when low carbing. how close to the test was your carb binging?

exiledone1 · 02-19-2013, 11:54 PM

I think the person on the phone told me it was a little above 170 or something? I'm going to have to call them up tomorrow and write it all down. She called me at a time I couldn't really talk earlier.

I think at the time of the test I have been on Atkins for about 3 weeks? The last cheat day I had was about a month ago. The cheat day only lasted for 1 day and I was back on Atkins all the way to the test which were on Feb 8th. The lady on the phone said the doctor said everything looked fine though and he knows Im on Atkins and supports it...so yeah, maybe my next test will show much better.

I'll get all the information tomorrow and report back

Josh

lotus33 · 02-20-2013, 05:52 PM

Well I think 150 is normal so you should be fine!

Stevie Renee · 02-20-2013, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exiledone1

I think the person on the phone told me it was a little above 170 or something? I'm going to have to call them up tomorrow and write it all down. She called me at a time I couldn't really talk earlier.

I think at the time of the test I have been on Atkins for about 3 weeks? The last cheat day I had was about a month ago. The cheat day only lasted for 1 day and I was back on Atkins all the way to the test which were on Feb 8th. The lady on the phone said the doctor said everything looked fine though and he knows Im on Atkins and supports it...so yeah, maybe my next test will show much better.

I'll get all the information tomorrow and report back

Josh

Josh,
From what I understand, 3 weeks is way too early to test the true, wonderful effects of LC. Some people do so much better 6 to 9 to 12 months.

Dont lose faith....keep working your lifestyle (notice I didn't say diet)and retest.

Trigs are greatly effected by carb intake.

Well wishes!

hemidancer · 02-21-2013, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exiledone1

I think the person on the phone told me it was a little above 170 or something? I'm going to have to call them up tomorrow and write it all down. She called me at a time I couldn't really talk earlier.

I think at the time of the test I have been on Atkins for about 3 weeks? The last cheat day I had was about a month ago. The cheat day only lasted for 1 day and I was back on Atkins all the way to the test which were on Feb 8th. The lady on the phone said the doctor said everything looked fine though and he knows Im on Atkins and supports it...so yeah, maybe my next test will show much better.

I'll get all the information tomorrow and report back

Josh

170 is not high. It may be slightly higher than normal but it's not high. My triglycerides run in the 500s - now THAT is high! I just started induction so I'm hoping to bring that number way down. Sounds like you're doing great - keep up the good work!

avid · 02-21-2013, 05:50 AM

I had my triglycerides immediately before and then 3 months after starting LC and yes, my levels did drop by alot.
I think you need to know what your levels were prior to going lc and then your 170 will have a context....if it's going down then you are on the right track and should stay the course with confidence.
Keep us posted this info is very interesting.

clackley · 02-21-2013, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by avid

I had my triglycerides immediately before and then 3 months after starting LC and yes, my levels did drop by alot.
I think you need to know what your levels were prior to going lc and then your 170 will have a context....if it's going down then you are on the right track and should stay the course with confidence.
Keep us posted this info is very interesting.

Excellent point!

02-19-2013, 04:12 PM	#1
exiledone1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Columbus, Georgia Posts: 96 Gallery: exiledone1 Stats: 285/223/160 WOE: Atkins (The New Diet Revolution) on Induction Start Date: 9/6/2012	High triglycerides while on Atkins? Hi everyone, I just got my blood test results back from a recent doctors visit and he said everything was perfect except for high triglycerides levels. Isn't Atkins supposed to help with this? Could this be caused from going on and off the diet when I briefly fell off the wagon? Thanks Josh

02-19-2013, 11:54 PM	#4
exiledone1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Columbus, Georgia Posts: 96 Gallery: exiledone1 Stats: 285/223/160 WOE: Atkins (The New Diet Revolution) on Induction Start Date: 9/6/2012	I think the person on the phone told me it was a little above 170 or something? I'm going to have to call them up tomorrow and write it all down. She called me at a time I couldn't really talk earlier. I think at the time of the test I have been on Atkins for about 3 weeks? The last cheat day I had was about a month ago. The cheat day only lasted for 1 day and I was back on Atkins all the way to the test which were on Feb 8th. The lady on the phone said the doctor said everything looked fine though and he knows Im on Atkins and supports it...so yeah, maybe my next test will show much better. I'll get all the information tomorrow and report back Josh Last edited by exiledone1; 02-19-2013 at 11:59 PM..

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02-19-2013, 04:19 PM	#2
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,046 Gallery: clackley Stats: 228.5/168/125 WOE: N.K.=vlc/hf/moderate protein & organic/pastured Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	I wonder what your # was and also what the falling off entailed and how close to the blood work draw was? Tryglicerides are quite quick to fall on a low carb woe and I would assume the opposite is true as well.

02-19-2013, 04:51 PM	#3
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,080 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	yes, the relevant thing is your carb consumption for only about three days prior to the test. and yes, it normally goes WAY down when low carbing. how close to the test was your carb binging?

02-20-2013, 05:52 PM	#5
lotus33 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4,075 Gallery: lotus33 Stats: 220/214/130 WOE: smash up of a few Start Date: 3-13-13	Well I think 150 is normal so you should be fine!

02-21-2013, 05:50 AM	#8
avid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: treasure coast Posts: 817 Gallery: avid Stats: 180/134/131... WOE: Lotsa veggies and LC	I had my triglycerides immediately before and then 3 months after starting LC and yes, my levels did drop by alot. I think you need to know what your levels were prior to going lc and then your 170 will have a context....if it's going down then you are on the right track and should stay the course with confidence. Keep us posted this info is very interesting.