Statins and Cholesterol
Thomas discusses the importance of considering statin use for stroke prevention in certain cases, emphasizing the risks of strokes over heart attacks. He also delves into the impact of dietary cholesterol on cholesterol absorption and the potential need to identify hyper absorbers.In this clip
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Should I go on statins or approach a more aggressive diet/lifestyle if my cholesterol levels are super high (LDL 7.5, NON-HDL 8.2, HDL 1.35, Total Cholesterol 9.6, HDL Ratio 7.12, Triglycerides 1.68) and I may have Familial Hypercholesterolemia, considering both my parents had high cholesterol? My doctor wants to put me on statins, but I'm uncomfortable with that at 38 years old. I know that statins can shorten life expectancy and damage cognitive brain function. My heart results from an echo-radiology test were excellent, but the doctor said to start statins immediately if my CT score is not good enough. Are statins the only option if I am diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolemia?
Should I go on statins or approach a more aggressive diet/lifestyle if my cholesterol levels are super high (LDL 7.5, NON-HDL 8.2, HDL 1.35, Total Cholesterol 9.6, HDL Ratio 7.12, Triglycerides 1.68) and I may have Familial Hypercholesterolemia? The doctor wants to put me on statins, but I am concerned about their effects on life expectancy and cognitive brain function. My heart results from an echo-radiology test were excellent. Are statins the only option if I am diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolemia?
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. 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?