On Monday, May 30, 2005, at 23:29 US/Pacific, L wrote:
> I mentioned that I ate a high meat diet. He said a high meat diet
> could not
> account for the higher levels.
> I think there is a relationship between a high meat diet and my
> slightly
> elevated levels but I can't explain why.
>
> Anyone out there have any knowledge about this?
> I need a convincing argument against starting ACE inhibitors.
>
>
> Leonie

Not science, but two thoughts here. We see this often in dogs switched
to a biologically appropriate diet of meat and bones, and it seems to
be a "normal" reading, but higher than the statistical norm from poorly
fed animals. So there may well be a relationship, but not one
necessarily indicating dysfunction.

Secondly, it is my understanding that these levels are greatly affected
by whether one has fasted before the test, with recent meals raising
levels in an appropriate fashion. If the blood was not drawn after 8-12
hours fasting, it would not be irregular to see higher levels.

In any case, I would reject the premise that you are ill, and stay away
from the drugs. Depending on exactly how you eat your diet -
distribution of meals, proportions, etc. It may be possible to stick to
Paleo principles but adjust when and how much you eat to lessen the
workload on the kidneys, if you are still concerned.

Remember it's your body, not the doctors'. They work for you.


ginny

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