Blood work just came back. 12 hour fasting test. I'm still taking Lipitor.

Total cholesterol: 171 (down from 177 pre-low-carb with Lipitor; down from 300 pre-low-carb without Lipitor)

HDL: 65 (up from 51 pre-low-carb)

LDL: 106

LDL/HDL ratio: 1.64

Triglycerides: 57 (down from 75 pre-low-carb with Lipitor).

Two observations: The only variable I've changed since beginning to take Lipitor is my WOE. Obviously it's working to raise HDL and lower triglycerides.

In Protein Power, the Eades warn that cholesterol levels may plummet on that WOE, and that if one is taking a statin, one should monitor levels to make sure they don't go too low. That hasn't happened.

I'm very pleased with these results. It would be great if my HDL could go higher, but I'm already exercising and can't drink alcohol, so I doubt it will. Other than that, does anyone see problem areas?

Should I ask my doctor to see if I can stop the Lipitor?

In my opinion, this is a thorough vindication of this WOE for me, since it's the reason I'm on it to begin with.