Recently there has been a rash of articles both in print and on the television bringing to light something that Dr. Galati and I have been telling our patients for years now. And that is that taking Statin drugs to lower cholesterol was dangerous in the long term. Lo and behold, now medical doctors are coming out and exposing drugs like Lipitor, Crestor, Simvastatin (Zocor), Mevacor and other statins for their dangerous and life threatening side effects.
Cholesterol is critical to the normal function of every cell in your body. Your brain needs cholesterol to function properly. And although cholesterol does contribute to the development of atherosclerosis (arterial plaqueing), it only does so when there is inflammation. Cholesterol was never the problem in heart disease. Inflammation is the problem because it leads to oxidation of the small particles that are needed to make hormones.
Take a look at this brief article I wrote. www.healthyheartohio.com/statins.pdf
Also, take a look at this recent newscast on Good Morning America.
"It's the Lipitor Stupid"
If you would like to learn more about our Healthy Heart Program, give us a call at 216-236-6335 to schedule a consultation, or to reserve a seat at our next Healthy Heart Workshop.
Dr. Vincent M. Simokovich
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Get to a healthy weight.
Improve cholesterol levels.
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