just wondering- i took a NMR-LipoProfile w/IR Markers blood test recently to test whether the re-introduction of Niaspain would make a difference in my HDL levels- Typically my cholestrol numbers are very good- LDL 50. hdl low 50's, Trig-85-total cholesterol approx 110.
I took this test back in early Dec and the results were excellent except the fact that my HDL-c showed a score of 43- typically my scores on normal Lipid tests showed HDL in the low 50's. I remembered that I had stopped Niaspain 500 in August of last year because of some negative publicity so I decided to start taking it again and re-take the test last week.
I was kind of surprised when I received the results- not only did my HDL drop tp 38, but other markers changed for the worse. In addition, my LP-IR score which is an assessment of insulin resistance and diabetes risk went from a previous score of 27 (with under 45 as the goal) to 51.
I cant believe that adding back the Niaspain could have that effect- the only thing I am thinking is that I had a pretty bad case of the flu which had me laid up for about a week right before taking the test- could that have had an effect on the dramatic change in my numbers?
As an aside, I have kept records for over the past 20 years or so and my numbers have always been good- that's why I'm looking for something that could have effected these results. Thanks!