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Hypothyroidism increases LDL, Lp(a), and apo-B. Active thyroid hormone T3 caused: Lp(a) to drop by 29% Apo-B to drop by 42% LDL to drop by 53% Note that T3 is the mover, and so levothyroxine, when not efficiently converted to T3, will not produce optimal results. “Short-term hypothyroidism increases plasma Lp(a) and T3 therapy rapidly lowers Lp(a) together with apo-B and LDL cholesterol. Our findings support the hypothesis that thyroid hormone regulates plasma Lp(a) and apo-B in a parallel manner. Elevated concentrations of Lp(a) in combination with LDL cholesterol may be involved in the increased risk of cardiovascular disease assumed to be associated with hypothyroidism.” Dr Broda Barnes found a greater than 90% reduction in expected heart attacks when treating hypothyroid patients with NDT using his methods. He also noted that increasing the dose too quickly was risky and should be avoided. If you think this post is relevant to you, then seek out a competent doctor; do not mess around with T3 yourself. Ref: Triiodothyronine rapidly lowers plasma lipoprotein (a) in hypothyroid subjects

"Stress apparently increases a persons need for all nutrients including calories and protein. The vitamins most commonly used for resisting stress are A, C, E, and pantothenic acid. The minerals magnesium, calcium, potassium and zinc can help in the first stages of stress, and sodium supplements may be needed in the last extreme stage of stress when the adrenals have been exhausted." — Ray Peat