After seeing this my husband stopped his statins and 4 months later on a low carb high fat nutritional plan, says he has never felt better and has no more brain fog.
FYI....Dietary cholesterol is only found in animal products and animal by-products. Our bodies naturally make the amount of cholesterol that we need, however, humans increase the level by consuming animal products and animal by-products. Sooooo to reduce cholesterol naturally, simply switch to a non processed vegan diet.
Many patients are unable to tolerate Statin therapy, SAMS being the most common cause of statin intolerance. "Researchers found that STATINS activate a gene signal in muscles called Atrogin-1. When this gene activates, it targets key muscle proteins for destruction. The activation of this gene drives the process of muscle atrophy and muscle wasting. It is induced in cardiac muscle in failing hearts. Since its initial discovery, Atrogin-1 has been found in every existing model of muscle wasting. Sounds pretty good for the heart, doesn't it? Why in the world would any person want this gene activated by a Statin drug? Unfortunately, you won't be reading about this on the Medline website. The sins of omission are immense when it comes to the statin industry. "
@@maamedansowaa1520 The best diet is animal based(for me and many others)...meat, eggs, butter, etc. You don't need to reduce cholesterol...that's a myth.
36% of participants in the statin trial dropped out in the run-in period. Final trial results did not include these 36% who dropped out due to side effects. So, that’s 36% right there of adverse side effects.
The most famous of the Statins is Lipitor, product of Pfizer. It HAD been there biggest money maker until their push to vaccinate everyone over 16 for a disease where the average age of death is 80. "Not science based" - and ZERO logic, unless the "logic" is profit maximization through scams.
Statins worsened my elderly Mums diabetes and we believe it could only have been the statin that tipped her into having kidney failure, she ended up having to have a gruelling 3 long days a week on the kidney dialysis machines at a hospital miles away.
When a doctor has given 100 prescribtions for Statins, he or she simply stops listening to the complains from the patients, and they would not report any side effect, because they dont want to be acused for harming the patients overall health, for some very little benefits if any. The patients take the medicine out of fear, not common sense. All practicing doctors knows that they are caught in that trap, but you will never make them confess that to you. After 6 months of pain and all other complications, inclusive two stays at hospital with infections in lungs and gall blander, I had enough.A life on Statins for me were simply not worth living”, I chose to drop the statins for good.
@@michaell3711 Max dosis (80mg Atorvastatin) for 8 months. I feel good now, sideeffects are gone, and no sudden unexplainable infectious diseases, which required hospitalisation ever since. I dont know if Statins are good for other people, but my body seems to lose the ability to cure itself from various infections, which it has always been very good at.
My doctor was so incompetent he told me to stay on statins, no matter how bad the symptoms were! And he wouldn’t give me tramadol for pain. There are No side effects with tramadol. SO I fired my doctor. Stopped taking statins and I know fly to Cozumel Mexico every 4 months to stock up on tramadol. Problem solved The only way I will go to another doctor is if I’m deathly ill. My experience with doctors has Not been good! I feel so much better since I fired my doctor!
The benefits are mostly to the manufacturers. My husband was told to take a statin and within days was feeling very poorly. I read the package insert and everything he was experiencing was listed as a side effect. He stopped the pills and started to feel better. He since takes a red yeast rice supplement and is very well.
It’s still statins. We don’t need to lower cholesterol, and statins don’t only target ldl. Most recent papers now show plaque is caused by oxidative stress, not cholesterol. Because researchers found cholesterol along red blood cells, they assumed it’s the cholesterol. Spoiler alert, red blood cells also contain cholesterol. It’s the basis of healthy functioning.
Since I began taking stain in March 2020, I have become very weak. I suffered from muscle pain and visited several chiropractors and acupuncturists. It is not going away and memory has also diminished. Currently, I am 42 years old.
Take CQ10 supplement 200MG strong strength what the Doctors and the one on this interview don't tell you that Cholesterol lowering drugs reduce your CQ10 Production
Well I'm well over sixty, have high cholesterol and wouldn't dream of taking cholesterol lowering drugs. The more you eat fat, the more you need cholesterol and the more your body will make so it can get rid if the fat you're eating by making bile. It's a perfect circle. That's the way the body is supposed to work.
Took statins for 25 years all I got for it is a bunch of aches and pains type 2 diabetes low levels of testosterone lack of sleep from no melatonin cataracts and a CAC score of almost 2,000 quit taking them a year ago reversed my diabetes with keto diet now trying to get the calcium out of my arteries hopefully with D3 and K2 find out with my next CAC score test
So. People get aches and pains. Therefore they are less inclined to move, exercise, run. Therefore with less activity, people die faster , and live a less quality lifestyle. Therefore do not swallow statins. The doctors rely too much on drugs. What are medical schools teaching doctors ??? Seems like they are way off track.
Hello. I’m really enjoying your videos, Doctor Malhotra. Last year, after doing much research from doctors from several countries and from over several years and doctors of a variety of ages, I was convinced statins were doing them harm and discussed them with my parents, who are in their mid 80’s. They had both been on statins for several years. (They didn’t have any heart problems. They were prescribed ‘just in case!’ ) I saw my father’s health going down. My mother had been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. They decided to stop the statins. Their health has much improved! I’m just so angry at doctors who put profits over patients. For me, the bottom line is: statins can cause muscle weakness: the heart is a muscle. It’s just so obvious! Who wants a weak heart?
@@JG-wn5yb Doctors can get a bonus for "quality of care" which includes prescribing of drugs. You're right, they don't get paid for prescribing drugs, but for quality of care.
@@RonMac08 JG is ignorant. Doctors get kickbacks from the pharmecuetical companies for using their particular drugs over the competitors... You are right, it falls under "quality of care".
I was prescribed Crestor low dose 10 mg since October following blood tests showing my HDL is extremely high as well as my LDL. Actually my HDL at 1.76 and LDL at 4.8 . The ratio of both is NOT bad . I just dumped everything in the toilet after seeing this video plus numerous others. Gonna lose out with diet and exercise . Already my mind is at ease.
I really appreciate the effort this Doctor is making to get a more balanced evaluation on these drugs. There are a lot of very qualified doctors out there who are expressing the same concerns. im grateful to this Doctor for standing up to the big pharmaceutical companies on this issue. I think he is a good doctor who really cares about the people who have been duped into believing all the hype from the pharmaceutical companies. They have not been totally honest about their findings. They are makings billions on the sale of these drugs and they want to keep doing better it.
Many big scale studies show that the percentage of people benefiting from taking statins is so small compared to those who adopt life-style changes like exercise and eating a diet low in carbohydrates and sugar. Eating more fruits and vegetables and nuts are also beneficial.
Absolutely agree with you. I quit soda and smoke and start to walk 30 a day and eat fish twice a week and eat a fresh fruit mix everyday and nuts ,my cholesterol and Tryglicerides went down drastically to low numbers , my doc want put me on statins but i prove to him that i can lower the num by myself..
Fruits are also full of sugar called fructose, vegetables contain oxalate, phytic acid, and lectins (beans) which are anti-nutrients, meaning they inhibits the absorption of vitamins and minerals in your body. Not to mention they are sprayed to death with Glsophate and other chemicals.
I’ve been taken statins for twenty years. However I HAVE NOW STOPPED. My muscles have melted away, I have had a busted Achilles tendon, much muscle pain, one cataract removed,restless legs, neuropathy and I developed diabetes two years after starting them. Please don’t tell me drs always know best! Half of them are completely unaware of the history of them and are just following protocol!
Amazing I've been on statins for almost 10 years and over the last few years I have been in really poor shape.After numerous trips to the docs and my cardiologist and 4 angiograms,nothing was mentioned about this after I had told them all I had bad chest pain ,fatigue ,depression, and although I had a stent put in I shouldnt be suffering like this but no one mentioned statins could cause this,I'm quite angry because I stopped taking them as often and started to feel better ,they know about this problem yet say "nothing" ,why?Simple answer I dont think they care, ridiculous ,now I dont know if I'm more at risk of a heart attack or what but I feel more like me,so ask the question cos these tablets can cause terrible discomfort ,I know.
Take CQ10 supplement high strength 200MG whilst taking Statins the Doctors don't mention this that cholesterol lowering drugs reduce your CQ10 Production
I’ve stopped taking them. I’ve changed the food I eat instead, cutting out the crap. It’s been a week so far I’m hoping things change for the better. Mainly I’m hoping my brain fog goes and my achy joints.
Ive been on astervastatin for about 5 yrs. I recently told my Dr. I am done taking it & he lowered my dosage to 1/4 the original dosage (now 10 mg daily of astorvastatin calcium. Ive noticed a great reduction of these side effects: brain fog, fatigue, muscle pain & the worst one joint inflamation. I still experience the alarming side effect of fighting to stay awake during my 1 hr drive hm after wk. Im literally slapping my face to stay awake. My most recent blood work showed the following: cholesterol - 176, HDL 78, triglyceride 58. These #s fall well within the normal range. I very much want to get off of statin med altogether. Having a mtg w Dr. In 2 weeks but already know what he will say - continue for life.
Really saddened by the deceit and total lack of transparency of drug companies all for the god of money. Shame on you all. This has reflected on all those who prescribe these drugs when confidence on the medical establishment is already justifiably at an all time low.
I had a friend whose father-in-law was diagnosed with an unknown disease. Upon his death, the doctors finally called it, "Lou Gehrig's Disease" which is extremely rare and starts much younger. Since he was a senior citizen, he was probably receiving statins, but nobody knew enough to make the connection between his mystery muscle disease and his medicines. It killed him.
I’m trying to get a friend to research her meds. She says she’s healthy but I say if your memory isn’t functioning properly you aren’t. So many think it’s due to aging and many times it’s not.
Diana Giles ..they dispense statins to emergency room enterenced patients and in the rehab hospitals till the insurance runs out then rhe brain fog and paralysis also...????????
I was recently referred to a vascular specialist who promptly wrote out a RX for statins and said take one baby aspirin per day, and come back in three months. No other discussion.
I was prescribed 5 drugs including statins, aspirin and losartan. All made me suffer. After finding out the work of Dr Malhotra I finally stopped the aspirin and the Losartan having ditched the egregious statins a few years ago and I felt euphoric. I realised they had been degrading both my physical and mental being. I had two weeks of withdrawal effects from the aspirin after 3 years of taking it - it was awful - but ultimately I felt like myself again. In the last three years I've met so many cardiologists who have no knowledge of the work of Dr Malhotra and who still prescribe statins, aspirin et al without a second thought. I've met cardiologists who have never even heard of him. Just think about that.
I've dumped mine after several months. I didn't have any muscle pain, but they gave me awful low mood. The brain needs cholesterol for serotonin pathways. Feel my upbeat self again after ditching them. I'm modifying my diet. I was borderline for higher cholesterol, so they're just not worth it.
how do you know if you're one of the ones who'd benefit? If i ask my gp for a ''c reactive protein'' test to assess how inflammatory my body is, is my gp going to look at me like i've two heads.
If you learn the role of cholesterol in the immune response, as a precursor to the steroid hormones, the transportation of fat-soluble molecules throughout the body, etc, you'll quickly realize it plays an important role in the body. If the body has incresed levels, it's because it is acting intelligently based on stimuli. The enzyme statisn inhibit, HMG CoA reductase, has other role such as the synthesis of coenzyme Q10. Why do people take statins? Primarily to avoid atherosclerosis. What many do not realize however is that it is the oxidation of LDL cholesterol that causes them to promote atherosclerosis. If you want to avoid atherosclerosis, lower oxidtative stress by avoiding fats that are highly susceptible to random lipid peroxidation and set your system up for glutathione production. There's no magic pill you can take for the chronic diseases that are presently rampant. You need to address your lifestyle and fix the system.
Unfortunately not everyones body acts "intelligently" as you say. Much of our liver's level of lipogenesis genetically predetermined. Some people can eat a diet high in saturated fats and have excellent lipid profiles, while others can eat very healthy diets low in saturated fats and have hyperlipidemia. While oxidation is necessary for atherogenesis to occur, remaining completely devoid of free radicals is an impossibility. Hence why statins are important...unless you would rather die early from a potentially avoidable vascular event.
Would you describe "excellent lipid profiles"? I assume you're of the position that high cholesterol is bad- the end. Most of the studies cited to make that argument are observational and have since been annotated and have had their findings reversed as they control for factors such as frailty measures. Either way, for the sake of discussion let's ignore observational studies and stick to known biological mechanisms. While I appreciate there may be some genetic variance, significant increases in cholesterol synthesis are caused by the body's perception and response to stimuli: bolster the innate immune system, increase glucocorticoid synthesis, etc. Pubmed has countless studies demonstrating this. I completely agree that oxidative stress is a part of life that can not be avoided perfectly. Life is stress; if you're not encountering stressors you're not alive. However, the body is equipped with the ability to defend itself using natural antioxidants such as glutathione and ubiquinol. Antioxidants such as a-tocopherol are available in foods. Living organisms- humans or otherwise- have been and continue to be equipped with tools to handle oxidative stress. Lowering your cholesterol with a drug to prevent atherosclerosis is like chopping down a forest to prevent wildfires. The forest isn't inherently dangerous and has many great benefits. Cholesterol isn't inherently dangerous and has many great benefits. Under certain circumstances they can both be modified to cause damage. What's next? Stop eating protein and glucose to prevent glycation?
_"Some people can eat a diet high in saturated fats and have excellent lipid profiles, _*_while others can eat very healthy diets low in saturated fats and have hyperlipidemia._*_ "_ - This is where you are unfortunately mistaken atm4414. A diet low in saturated fats is intrinsically not a very healthy diet. Also, those on low saturated fat diets tend to be on overall low fat diets as well which necessarily means high in carbohydrates which tend to also result in high sugar intake as well, which goes a long way to explaining the propensity for hyperlipidemia.
High Cholesterol does not cause heart disease. It's inflammation caused by high blood sugar, elevated homocysteine and LDL that is small and oxidized, not the LDL that are big and fluffy. We needs both LDL and HDL for our brain and there's no limit on how much cholesterol our body needs. When we get older, cholesterol level goes up and that is part of healthy aging. What doctors should focus on is not those numbers, but the size of the particles. On the other hand, if we take statin to keep cholesterol level under 200, that is a bad idea. Why? Because if our brain needs more than 200 and Statin wouldn't let our liver make more, than that would increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease in the long run.
@@atm4414 Well in theory then saturated fats cannot cause atherogenesis because saturated fats only increase large buoyant LDL. And even then how does this large LDL cause heart disease, cancer and so on? Why does the body have such low tolerance of LDL?
There's good cholesterol and then there's bad cholesterol. My family Dr died from bad cholesterol. "Dead Dr's don't lie" like the book says. Big bad pharma knows what the harms are. I only take 10 mg of generic crestor and 160 mg of losarten and hydrochlorothiazide for high blood pressure but in higher doses is where you would run into trouble. Not that low does are great either? However, I'm all open to sound alternatives. As the fenofibrate 145 mg and niacin 500 mg twice a day just wasn't enough.
I had a family member use statins for yrs no wonder his life was made short. I took it briefly but glad I stopped else I too would have been a statistic
Would you leave your house and pay someone to beat you with a stick and just hope their aim is off ! That's what you are doing when you buy drugs that have reported severe side effects. Your average doctor has no idea what these drugs can do to you , good or bad. When they suggest and prescribe a drug they are promoting a consumable product and sdvising you to go to a retail outlet and for you to buy that product at the descression of the pharmacist/salesman. Nothing more nothing less 😏
Easy to make statements like this when it’s not your own life you’re putting on the line. This is why you gather supporting data through rigorous, scientifically valid research to support your hypothesis, which this doesn’t have. When someone makes an absolute claim, the only thing it means is they’re an absolute idiot.
