PCT for HDL ?

[cixy]

I read many pct posts here.

They are great.
But, they mostly about restoring endogenous testosterone production.

But, I couldn't find any detailed program to recure low HDL levels after long cycles (especially which also includes aromatase inhibitor).

I tried to use Omega-Oils like Fish, Flaxseed Oils with L-Carnitine, Niasin, Choline&Inositol, Vit.E, Vit.B-Complex and Vit.C for about 5 weeks to increase my HDL level.
Also, I did 3 or 4, half an hour aerobics a week, in those 5 weeks ( I read that aerobic workouts are very helpful to increase HDL)

But, I could only raise my HDL from 13 mg/dL to 22 mg/dL in those 5 weeks ( it has to be between 45 - 80 according to the test-report ).

Could you please, share your knowledge and experiences for increasing your HDL levels, with us ?

Thanks,

[atomicone]

You've asked a good question. The reason that this issue is virtually never addressed is probably because a good half of users aren't aware of it, and an equal or higher number either don't care, or just except the fact that their cholesterol levels are going to be screwed up for at least 2-3 months post cycle. However, given that many AAS users run multiple cycles during a year’s time, and sometimes for a decade or longer, your concern is valid. IMO, if you plan on, or are, cycling with any sort of frequency, then you should adopt a proactive strategy to help counteract this problem. Is this your first cycle, and if not how many have you done and what have they consisted of? If you only plan on running either one average/long cycle, or two shorter ones in a year then I wouldn't worry too much (unless you're older or have heart problems). Also, I think if the average person does one 'relatively sane' cycle for 8-10 weeks every 9-12 months for even a decade (assuming they're not obese and or consistently eat like shit), they'll be ok. If you decide to take AAS and care about your long-term health, then all you can really do is watch your diet, do cardio, don't run crazy cycles, or 'never ending cycles.' I always take high doses of fish oils, CoQ10, ALA, and ALC (not just when I'm cycling) and never allow myself to get more than 10lbs overweight, and I've been able to maintain acceptable cholesterol levels over the last 10 years of cycling on and off. From reading your post, it appears you didn’t run the fish oils etc. until after your cycle. If that’s the case, it would have made a big difference had you been taking them before you started. Also, what were your levels pre-cycle? I’m curious to what extent your cycle was to blame for your low HDL levels.

Good Luck!

[Fredddd]

I take one to four gel caps of Omega-3 fatty acids ed all year long. Can take one tab of aspirin to lower the LDL aggregation during your cycle. The omega 3 at a moderate dose can also lower your blood pressure, a good thing when you know that almost all aas elevate blood pressure and cause a stress on to your heart. Prevent also mood swing and depression.

[atomicone]

I take 4 high quality/dosed Norwegian fish oil gel caps 2x ED, and more when cycling. I don't think you're taking enough, especially while cycling.