Answer: There may be several reasons for an LDL result of N/A. The LDL is calculated as follows: LDL= TC- ((TRIG/2.19)+HDL). If the Triglyceride result is > 4.3mM/L, the calculated LDL will not be accurate and the LDL result will be reported as N/A. If the TC, HDL or TRIG results are outside the measuring range of the instrument, the LDL will also not be calculated and will be reported as N/A.

There may be several reasons for an LDL cholesterol result of N/A. The LDL cholesterol is calculated as follows: LDL=(TC-HDL-TRG/5). If the triglyceride result is >400 mg/dL (>4.51 mmol/L), the calculated LDL cholesterol will not be accurate and the LDL result will be reported as N/A. If the TC, HDL or TRG results are outside the measuring range of the instrument, the LDL will also not be calculated and will be reported as N/A.

Answer: Check to see what the Triglyceride result is. If the Triglycerides are > 7.34 mM/L the HDL cholesterol result will not be accurate and will be reported as N/A.

Check to see what the triglyceride result is. If the triglycerides are >650 mg/dL (>7.34 mmol/L) the HDL cholesterol result will not be accurate and will be reported as N/A.

If using wireless make sure your wireless adapter is turned on. If you know your computer has built in wireless, you may have to press a button to turn it on. Also, make sure your laptop's power cord is plugged in. Check to see if your network settings and/or wireless settings are set to the guidelines mentioned in the ResNet Manual.

CardioChek Lipid Panel Test Strips will automatically calculate LDL values (require CardioChek PA analyzer). If using individual test chemistries with either CardioChek PA or CardioChek analyzers, first test Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides using new, unused test strips.

Answer: Yes, as long as you take your medication at least one hour before taking Lean-N-Clean®/Acidgone®, or at least 2 hours after taking Lean-N-Clean®/Acidgone®.

Answer: No, Lean-N-Clean® / Acidgone® does not contain herbal laxatives such as Senna Leaf, Cascara Sagrada, or Rhubarb. It possesses the property of stool-softener. It does not irritate your intestinal mucosa like other harsh stimulant laxatives. You may experience more frequent bowel movements. That is normal and even beneficial. Having bowel movements 2-4 times a day is normal as long as your stool is soft but not runny. Most people eat 2-4 times a day.

Answer: We must separate dependency on water-soluble fibers and good nutrition our bodies need from drugs and synthetic substances that our bodies do not need. We may say we have a healthy dependency on nutritional foods because they keep us healthy and sustain our lives; whereas unhealthy dependency exists on drugs and other synthetic substances that are foreign to our bodies.

Answer: The kinetic characteristics of the enzymatic process for measuring aminotransferase are more temperature dependent than for measuring lipids. It it very likely that the ALT test cassette was not brought out straight from the fridge and not allowed to stand at room temperature for a full 10 minutes.

Answer: Metamucil and generic brands of Psyllium fiber supplements contain only Psyllium Husks and dextrose and sometimes artificial colors and flavors. Lean-N-Clean® & Acidgone® contain an additional 10 different other ingredients, which have various functions (for example liver and skin detox) and contain vitamins, minerals and trace elements from whole foods.

Answer: The rate of weight-loss with Lean-N-Clean® varies with each individual. It depends mainly on how well you follow the instructions as to how the Lean-N-Clean® should be taken and other recommendations in this manual. There are customers who have lost from 0-8 lb. in the first week. The recommended rate of weight-loss is 4-5 lb. per month. Rapid weight-loss is not healthy and will lead to excessive sagging of skin if you lose weight faster than your skin can accommodate.

Answer: Everyone has a different lifestyle and works different hours, so there is no set time of the day for everybody. Generally, if you take Lean-N-Clean® for weight-loss, you should take it when you are hungry to replace a meal or when you don't have time to eat. That is taking Lean-N-Clean® for meal replacement once per day, and in place of a snack (most people take it in place of a snack between lunch and dinner).

Answer: You do not have to give up foods you enjoy, as long as you can manage to cut down the amount of foods you eat to the point that you expend more calories than you take in, you will lose weight. But you will not lose the weight as easily as someone who is willing to eat an abundance of fresh, live whole fruits and vegetables. It is important to enjoy life and enjoy indulgence/comfort foods in moderation, and to make responsible choices.

Answer: That depends on what causes your diarrhea. If your diarrhea is a side effect of your medication, you might have to switc to another medication or stop taking it all together for the diarrhea to go away. For example, many antibiotics can cause iarrhea especially if taken for long term. Consult your physician regarding the cause of your diarrhea. If your diarrhea is caused by taking too many antibiotics, taking acidophilus will help alleviate the diarrhea.

Answer: If you are willing to change to a healthy diet, you should be able to maintain your goal weight after you have lost your excess weight with the help of Lean-N-Clean® / Acidgone®. If you like to indulge once a while, you might want to stay on a maintenance therapy of one dose a day. If you are accustomed to eating a constipating diet (consisting mainly of meat, cheese and dairy products), your constipation may return when you stop taking Lean-N-Clean® / Acidgone®.

Answer: Yes, if you are close to your ideal weight, Lean-N-Clean® / Acidgone® will not make you lose weight. People who need to lose weight usually have to take Lean-N-Clean® / Acidgone® in the place of a meal or reduce their caloric intake to lose weight. If you do not need to reduce your food intake, just take Lean-N-Clean® / Acidgone® between meals.

Often called "bad cholesterol," LDL is the main source of cholesterol build-up and blockage in the arteries.

The NCEP ATP III recommends that LDL be directly measured as a new feature of the guidelines. LDL is not directly measured in today's routine lipid panels. Rather, it is calculated using the Friedewald equation: [LDL] = [total cholesterol] ? [HDL] ? [triglycerides/5]. Thus, calculated LDL is falsely low in patients with elevated triglycerides, and it does not correlate well in patients with diabetes, coronary disease, or other atherosclerotic diseases.