I've been eating LC since Oct. 2001 and I got a lipid profile done the week before I started. I just got another one done last week and the results were not what I was hoping for. I think the results were ultimately good even though my cholesterol went up, but if anyone can give me a little advice on what they really mean I'd appreciate it.
I'm a little bummed - I was hoping to be another poster child for LC and lowering cholesterol.

****************Oct. 3, 2001_______Feb. 1, 2002
Cholesterol_______235______________236
HDL_____________81_______________90
LDL_____________136______________130
Calc'd Risk Ratio___1.68______________1.44
Triglycerides______89_______________81

(Both times I fasted for 10-12 hours before testing, even though the MD told me 8 would be enough. I include flaxoil in my menu every day, have eggs 1 or 2 times/week, and break even between red meat and fish/poultry/soy protein consumption - if this makes any difference.)