Hello, Ive noticed since i’ve started TRT my lipid profile has changed for the worse.
My most recent Lipid profile is as follows -
Total cholesterol - 205 mg/dl ( <200)
HDL - 51 mg/dl ( > 40 )
LDL ( calculated) - 144 mg/dl ( <130 )
Triglycerides - 52 mg/dl ( <150 )
I know my Triglycerides / HDL ratio is around 1.0 which i’ve read is very good as it indicates the larger fluffy LDL particles apparently but what concerns me is LDL and total cholesterol.
Pre TRT my LDL was more around the 80-100 mg/dl mark, i’ve been on TRT for 2 going on 3 years now and i’m almost 31, do you think it is TRT that has caused the changes or it could be other factors?
I eat fairly healthy and exercise daily, although with the pandemic this past year I have drank more and ate more sugar.
Aside from cutting the sugar and alcohol out, any tips on getting my lipids into a better range please?
Current TRT protocol is simple Test E 50mg 2x per week split 3.5 days apart, no AI, This puts me at the top of the range when testing trough.
Thanks in advance