Blood tests and paleo diet

Paul Theodorescu · 11-04-2006, 11:01 AM

Has anyone here consistenly following the paleo diet had blood tests?

I'd be particularly interested in seeing the impact on markers like:
Fasting glucose
Insulin
Homocysteine
C-Reactive Protein

Ben Kaminski · 11-05-2006, 06:55 AM

As a matter of fact, yes! (haha, weren't expecting that were you?)

I recently had some blood work and posted the results here:
http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/27/31368.html

All of the results were pretty much stellar, if I do say so myself, except my thyroid replacement was too high. This might have pushed my lipid profile a little lower, but not much.

I am pretty strict paleo, whenever I can, though I cheat a couple times a week minimum.

One thing that is distinguishing is that I eat a TON of saturated fat. I eat OUNCES of lard, eggs and bacon, and when cheating, lots of butter. Of course these are all from a local farm that thinks Weston Price is a prophet.

Mark Gebhard · 11-05-2006, 11:50 AM

Is there a relatively cheap and easy way to get these tests done? I'm guessing I can't just walk into the student health clinic and ask for them.

Ben Kaminski · 11-06-2006, 07:39 AM

Check your insurance coverage - insurance usually covers a lipid profile once per year. The others I'm not sure about, it probably depends on your policy.

Elliot Royce · 11-06-2006, 08:11 AM

apply for a large amount of life insurance.

Paul Theodorescu · 11-06-2006, 08:49 AM

Hey Ben, interesting!

Your lipid profile certainly seems excellent.

Ideally (and we're talking about getting it near perfect), your fasting blood glucose levels could be lower.

As for the homocysteine, I'm not sure what kind of scale that is. I refer to life extension's guideline of less than 7 mmol/L.

You mind if I email you with a few questions?

Chris Lampe · 11-06-2006, 12:03 PM

Is your "Glucose" measurement the same as is often reported as "blood sugar" on the patient's printout? I just got the results back from my blood work last week and "blood sugar" was 83 (I eat a typical American (i.e., horrible) diet but I'm looking to change that).

Ben Kaminski · 11-06-2006, 01:02 PM

Sure Paul, you can contact me through my profile.

Chris, glucose is the same as blood sugar I believe.

(Message edited by ssf on November 06, 2006)

Chris Lampe · 11-06-2006, 02:55 PM

Thanks!

I plan to adopt a Paleo/Zone inspired diet and I'm starting the beginner's Crossfit routine today. I'm hoping to talk my Dr. into doing another blood test in 3-6 months for comparison. It would be interesting to see the results, as you've done.

Paul Theodorescu · 11-08-2006, 05:06 PM

Chris, let us know the results. :-)

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11-04-2006, 11:01 AM	#1
Paul Theodorescu Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Quebec Quebec Posts: 124	Has anyone here consistenly following the paleo diet had blood tests? I'd be particularly interested in seeing the impact on markers like: Fasting glucose Insulin Homocysteine C-Reactive Protein

11-05-2006, 06:55 AM	#2
Ben Kaminski Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 873	As a matter of fact, yes! (haha, weren't expecting that were you?) I recently had some blood work and posted the results here: http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/27/31368.html All of the results were pretty much stellar, if I do say so myself, except my thyroid replacement was too high. This might have pushed my lipid profile a little lower, but not much. I am pretty strict paleo, whenever I can, though I cheat a couple times a week minimum. One thing that is distinguishing is that I eat a TON of saturated fat. I eat OUNCES of lard, eggs and bacon, and when cheating, lots of butter. Of course these are all from a local farm that thinks Weston Price is a prophet.

11-05-2006, 11:50 AM	#3
Mark Gebhard Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin TX Posts: 186	Is there a relatively cheap and easy way to get these tests done? I'm guessing I can't just walk into the student health clinic and ask for them.

11-06-2006, 07:39 AM	#4
Ben Kaminski Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 873	Check your insurance coverage - insurance usually covers a lipid profile once per year. The others I'm not sure about, it probably depends on your policy.

11-06-2006, 08:11 AM	#5
Elliot Royce Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Inowa Kansas Posts: 921	apply for a large amount of life insurance.

11-06-2006, 08:49 AM	#6
Paul Theodorescu Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Quebec Quebec Posts: 124	Hey Ben, interesting! Your lipid profile certainly seems excellent. Ideally (and we're talking about getting it near perfect), your fasting blood glucose levels could be lower. As for the homocysteine, I'm not sure what kind of scale that is. I refer to life extension's guideline of less than 7 mmol/L. You mind if I email you with a few questions?

11-06-2006, 12:03 PM	#7
Chris Lampe Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma City OK Posts: 144	Is your "Glucose" measurement the same as is often reported as "blood sugar" on the patient's printout? I just got the results back from my blood work last week and "blood sugar" was 83 (I eat a typical American (i.e., horrible) diet but I'm looking to change that).

11-06-2006, 01:02 PM	#8
Ben Kaminski Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 873	Sure Paul, you can contact me through my profile. Chris, glucose is the same as blood sugar I believe. (Message edited by ssf on November 06, 2006)

11-06-2006, 02:55 PM	#9
Chris Lampe Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma City OK Posts: 144	Thanks! I plan to adopt a Paleo/Zone inspired diet and I'm starting the beginner's Crossfit routine today. I'm hoping to talk my Dr. into doing another blood test in 3-6 months for comparison. It would be interesting to see the results, as you've done.

11-08-2006, 05:06 PM	#10
Paul Theodorescu Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Quebec Quebec Posts: 124	Chris, let us know the results. :-)