Cholesterol and statins

Everything about cholesterol and statins

Your doctor may have given you the news that your cholesterol is too high. They may have even given you an ultimatum that you MUST take a medication called a statin, and that you cannot even try a dietary change. Certainly, there are cases where some people have cholesterol levels over 400 or 500 due to a genetic disorder where the only solution is to take medication to lower cholesterol. However, if your cholesterol levels are between 220 and 280 or even 300 mg/dl, it is entirely possible that you can embark on a diet, exercise, and lose weight to reduce cholesterol levels so that you won’t have to medicate. Video by Dr. Michel de Lorgeril cholesterol and statins the lie Your doctor checks total cholesterol levels, LDL cholesterol levels, and HDL cholesterol levels. If the total cholesterol and LDL levels are too high, then they believe that medication is necessary. Your HDL cholesterol levels are a protection for your health, so if these levels are higher than normal, this is not a bad thing.

Side effects of Statins

But what are statins since some people remain firmly against this issue? Why do they refuse to take them even once? The answer lies in their side effects. Every medication has its side effects, and statins are no exception to this rule. Below is a list of the side effects of statins:

Statins cause a deficiency of Coenzyme Q10 in the body. This deficiency causes fatigue, problems in the left ventricle of the heart (absolutely, your heart needs CoQ10), and you will start to feel like nothing in life is fun.
Increases the risk of developing breast cancer by 1500 times. This is because statins block the production of squalene in the body, which keeps us safe from cancer.
Reduces testosterone levels. If you are a man, you will feel that your life is no longer worth living. Your sex life will diminish to nothing, and even regarding work life, you will no longer feel energetically productive. If you are a woman, you will feel less sexual desire and will be irritable.
Depression. It happens that statins lower serotonin levels and they will not work at full capacity. Statins interfere with the body’s natural production of a substance called dolichols. This substance is responsible for creating the feeling of happiness.
Sudden memory loss. If you have this side effect due to statins, you may end up lost in another city without remembering your name, how you got there, or what you are doing there. Memory loss can last up to 12 hours, enough time for local authorities to possibly decide to admit you to a hospital for observation – or worse, to treat you medically without your awareness and full consent.

Muscle weakness. Your muscles will not regenerate normally, and muscle cells will not strengthen at the same rate if you take statins. Studies have shown that muscle development deteriorates by 50%.
Neuropathy (nerve damage). Many people know what neuropathy means when they think about what happens to diabetics. One of the complications of diabetes is having neuropathy in the legs. This is when there is pain or numbness in the legs, and often the person cannot feel their legs. This means that the privilege of driving will soon be revoked.
Kidney failure. Although this side effect is associated with the earlier versions of statins, it still happens occasionally. Kidney failure occurs because the statin breaks down muscle tissue and the kidneys cannot continue detoxifying the byproducts of muscle.
Personality change. Irritability and memory loss, along with the other side effects, add up to personality change.

What can you do now? cholesterol and statins

Do you want to know some quick ways to lower your cholesterol without taking statins? It is important to know this, as you will only lower your cholesterol by 10-15% with medication anyway.

Here are three ways to lower your cholesterol:

Lose weight if you are overweight. If you need to lose 10 kg, do it. Your cholesterol levels will naturally decrease as your weight goes down.
Eat more vegetables. Not vegetables like corn and potatoes but green vegetables, such as kale, spinach, parsley, mint leaves, artichokes, green beans, asparagus, and broccoli, etc. Why not eat a quarter or half of your plate with green vegetables daily and see what happens?
Use plants like artichoke or dandelion root. Use the dosage on the label. These plants are known to cleanse the liver, which means your cholesterol level will drop.
Follow the liver cleansing diet recommended by Dr. Marc.
Consult with Dr. Marc to start your Chiropractic care.

Take control of your health. If not, the doctor will. Source: Study Reveals Statins Not Very Effective or Safe. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/03/18/deception-statins-effectiveness.aspx The Ugly Side of Statins: Systematic Appraisal of the Contemporary Unknown Unknowns. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/10/09/statin-cholesterol-lowering-drugs.aspx Lipitor: The Common Drug that Destroys Your Memory. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/02/12/dr-duane-graveline-on-cholesterol-and-coq10.aspx