Health Reflections
The conversation delves into the absence of prescription medications in their lives, highlighting a shared commitment to health. Both discuss their family histories of heart issues, emphasizing the importance of proactive health management and understanding medical nuances. They express a desire to break the cycle of health problems that have affected their families, particularly concerning cognitive decline and heart health.In this clip
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I have a question about the episode Lies you’ve been told by your doctor! A conversation with Ken Berry, MD and this Cholesterol Confusion. I did my bloodwork and cholesterol came up super high: LDL 7.5, NON-HDL 8.2, HDL 1.35, Total Cholesterol 9.6, HDL Ratio 7.12, Triglycerides 1.68. The doctor wants to put me on statins, but at 38 years old, I don't feel comfortable with that. I've listened to many of your podcasts and experts opposing statins. I probably have Familial Hypercholesterolemia, as both my parents suffered from high cholesterol. If my CT score is not good enough, the doctor told me to start statins immediately. I know that statins can shorten life expectancy and damage cognitive brain function. However, I did an echo-radiology test, and my heart results were excellent. I would love to hear your opinion. Should I go on statins, or should I approach a more aggressive diet/lifestyle? Are statins the only way if I am diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolemia?
I have a question about this episode Lies you’ve been told by your doctor! A conversation with Ken Berry, MD and this Cholesterol Confusion. I did my bloodwork, and my cholesterol came up super high: LDL 7.5, NON-HDL 8.2, HDL 1.35, Total Cholesterol 9.6, HDL Ratio 7.12, Triglycerides 1.68. The doctor wants to put me on statins, but at 38 years old, I don't feel comfortable with that. I've listened to many of your podcasts and experts opposing statins. I probably have Familial Hypercholesterolemia, as both my parents suffered from high cholesterol. Should I consider taking statins?
I'm a 76-year-old male with no known catastrophic issues (old age aside). My cholesterol is high (according to current culture), and my arterial calcium deposits have been of concern to my cardiologist. He put me on statins, inserted three stents into my coronary arteries, and billed my insurance accordingly. I'm not enjoying the statins, the stents are there, and there's no perceivable change in anything. I'm really wanting to get off the drugs. However, almost all experts who slam statins, as well as those who encourage their use, never specify the condition of the patient for which the treatment is recommended. What should I consider in this situation?