Cholesterol Levels and
Statin DrugsBy Linda Arndt I have witnessed first hand, that statin drugs may destroy the body more than help lower Cholesterol. I have watched what my mother has gone through with terrible lower back pain, muscle wasting and evidentially a heart attack. So often people with kidney problems, lower back pain and serious muscle pain and wasting, nine chances out of ten, they are on a statin drug to lower the cholesterol. Did you know there has never been any research done on women, so they don't even know what is considered a normal range for women? Did you know the drug manufacturers have a goal to get a large part of the population on statins before a certain date in this decade? Did you know that the drug companies, not independent research, reset the "standards" for cholesterol levels? This are now changed from what has been considered normal at 200, to way below that number and even advise physicians to put people on statins if your cholesterol level hovers around 200?!! Did you know if you read the small print on the information that comes with any of the statin drugs it will tell you that it depletes Co-Q-10 from your body? If you are on a statin has your doctor informed you that you are supposed to supplement Co-Q-10 in your daily diet? Did you realize that CoEnzyme-Q-10 is the main enzymes needed to hold/repair muscle mass and maintain cardiovascular health? Did you know there is a direct relationship between Co-Q-10 depletion, heart disease, gum disease and muscle wasting? And what is the biggest muscle in the body? ........it is your HEART. The terrible pain people suffer when being on a statin drug like Lipator is from Co-Q-10 depletion. Ask your pharmacist for a print out of all the info on your stain drug. Get on the internet and run searches for the adverse reactions to statins or Lipator, join discussion lists and hear first hand the pain and suffering people go through, when it is not necessary! I am not a physician, but I am a smart lady and can read labels and research, and am a firm believer of being your own health advocate, for you, your family and pets. To show you what lengths the drug companies go to in order to make a higher profit, I had a drug rep tell me that the manufacturers of statin drugs have a goal of getting at least one third of the population on statin drugs by a specific date- you will note all the ads on television. I understand in extreme cases there is a need for statins on a temporarily basis, even Dr. Steven Sinatra, a top cardiologist will tell you that, but there are other ways to handle cholesterol levels naturally without having to take these debilitating drugs. Now we have another way to make even more profit off of the statin drugs. This is a new article from WebMD -the internet site. I have given full credit to the author and website. Now they are promoting Lipator to prevent strokes! Amazing article in that they have found yet another way to market statin drugs. At this rate none of the baby-boomers will live long enough or have the physical strength, thanks to statins, to enjoy the resources they have amassed to enjoy their golden years! Welcome to the new age of "marketing", it is done under the guise of research for the purpose of high profits for drug companies. For more information there is an article called What is Co-Q-10? by Dr. Eugene Wagner. Click here to purchase: Co-Q-10 for Pets | Co-Q-10 for Humans My Alternative to Statin DrugsThis is the routine that Joe and I use with great success.Start with his website for information www.drsinatra.com 1). Make 3 simple changes to your daily vitamin routine to help keep cholesterol at good levels. Use a good pharmaceutical grade of Fish oil, 3000 mg daily. I really like a product called Res-Q 1250 and LDL-X. I have friends that had very serious cholesterol levels, well over 300 and in 90 days were reduced to below 200 with elevated good cholesterol levels. I think if you have a serious problem I would go with these two products. If you have a minor cholesterol problem or want to make sure you are maintaining good levels, Carlson Labs also makes a terrific pharmaceutical grade (so you don't burp it up) and this can be found at the health food store. If fish oil repeats on you, it is because it is not pharmaceutical grade, so use one of these I mentioned above. 2). Add 20 mg daily of Policosenal - which you can get at any health food store or Walgreens or Walmart in the vitamin section.
3). Increase the fiber in your diet - this can be done by simply taking 2-3 Metamucile capsules after lunch and dinner and then before you go to bed. There are other brands as well and Oat Beta Glucan from the health food store is terrific if diabetic. Using whole grain breads and cereals, fruits and veggies will increase your fiber, but we do not always eat mindfully when we are busy or on the road. I keep a bottle of fiber in my purse, and even my friends, after a dinner, out reach out their hand and say "got any fiber on ya?"..I have them trained well!
Now - keep this in mind... try to take your fish oil capsules away from the times that you take your fiber tablets because the fiber will absorb all the oils, good and bad, and take it right out the back door..so to speak. So I try to take my fish oil and Policosenal capsules in the AM after a breakfast (shake or food). That way it gets into your system and not pulled out by the fiber tablets you may use. For More Research Information on Negative Effects of Statins1). The International Network of Cholesterol Skeptics - http://www.thincs.org/ 2). Concerned Scientists Dispute New Cholesterol-Lowering Guidelines; Statin Drug Treatment Carries Great Risk, Few Benefits http://www.thincs.org//pressrelease82004.htm 3). Smart Money - The Wall Street Journal - November 2003 - The Lipator Dilemma by Eleanor Laise.
* The article "Cholesterol Levels and Statin Drugs" is republished with the permission of Blackwatch Nutritional Counseling and Linda Arndt of the educational website GreatDaneLady.com.
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