Statins

[Yoder]

I don't trust that high "bad" cholesterol means I need a statin. They also tried telling us for years that meat and fat causes heart disease and it's pretty obvious that it's caused by carbs. My weight is good. My bp is good. I'll take my chances.

 

[homers]

I didn’t realize we have some many medical experts, either cardiologists or subject matter experts on analyzing medical research and studies.

 

[Dan Carey]

A nurse told me they were hard on your muscles, as in not able to maintain tone.

 

[Jesse Jaymes]

Have you had a coronary calcium score lately?

High cholesterol isn't always bad, and statins aren't always good. I'm not a doctor, just a guy with a lot of experience and opinions, but reluctant to unpack them here.


(My coronary calcium score is -0-. Try a keto diet. It likely saved my life).

Chris....my HRT Dr who I mentioned above....recommended I get one...to Ease the Mind. My overall Cholesterol is about 287. My last lipid panel (which is an EXTENSIVE panel, particle size, levels, ratios etc) recommended the same Calcium scan.

Paid $225 our of pocket. My score is 11.

0-100 is Minimal "chance" of coronary issue. 100-400? maybe is Medium. Over 400? is you have some issues.

Of the 5 Arteries only one "The Widow Maker" had any plaque. And again...it's an 11.

It's the summary and totality of many things re: Cholesterol Score

 

[doc holiday13]

I'm not a Dr. but I've seen enough research on them to know that they aren't really effective. If memory serves, they're estimated to extend your current longevity by minimal amounts. Your brain runs on cholesterol. There are also lots of other things you should look at before jumping into "health" meds. Have they done arterial plaque analysis? Loosing weight and being active is the first place to start

 

[doc holiday13]

Have you had a coronary calcium score lately?

High cholesterol isn't always bad, and statins aren't always good. I'm not a doctor, just a guy with a lot of experience and opinions, but reluctant to unpack them here.


(My coronary calcium score is -0-. Try a keto diet. It likely saved my life).

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