18-09-2014, 10:07 PM
Joanna,
You were wise to drop the Crestor. Most docs will deny this because they haven't heard it from the pharma reps or the AMA, but high cholesterol is a symptom of low hormones (thyroid, T, E, etc.). Lowering cholesterol doesn't fix the underlying problem, and triglycerides are far worse for plugging arteries than cholesterol is, but statins do not lower triglycerides. Furthermore, there is no proof that statins extend lifespan, but there is a lot of money to be made in selling and monitoring their use.
Candace was spot on about Co-Q10 supplementation when on a statin. At least one statin maker tried to get FDA approval for a statin combined with Co-Q10, but the FDA denied the application. Most doctors know nothing about nutrition so they never mention the need to supplement with Co-Q10 to prevent the muscle weakness.
You were wise to drop the Crestor. Most docs will deny this because they haven't heard it from the pharma reps or the AMA, but high cholesterol is a symptom of low hormones (thyroid, T, E, etc.). Lowering cholesterol doesn't fix the underlying problem, and triglycerides are far worse for plugging arteries than cholesterol is, but statins do not lower triglycerides. Furthermore, there is no proof that statins extend lifespan, but there is a lot of money to be made in selling and monitoring their use.
Candace was spot on about Co-Q10 supplementation when on a statin. At least one statin maker tried to get FDA approval for a statin combined with Co-Q10, but the FDA denied the application. Most doctors know nothing about nutrition so they never mention the need to supplement with Co-Q10 to prevent the muscle weakness.