Dr. Paul Mason - 'The shady truth about statins'

This lecture is part 2 of 3 delivered by Dr Mason at the Low Carb Down Under Gold Coast conference in October 2022. Dr Mason exposes the catastrophic harms caused by the first cholesterol lowering drug, Triparanol, and the guilty verdict that followed.
This is followed by a brief history of statins, including the high rates of cancer in test animals seen with the first statin to come to market, and the massive (+$1,000,000,000) legal payouts made to settle lawsuits from statin side effects.
Specific statin side effects, including dementia are covered, followed by a close analysis of the measurable benefits that may be attributed to statins. This includes a review of a recent paper co-authored by David Diamond, Ben Bikman and Paul Mason that discusses how to identify who is likely and not likely to benefit from statin therapy using triglyceride and LDL levels.
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Dr Paul Mason obtained his medical degree with honours from the University of Sydney. He is also a fellow of the Australasian College of Sports and Exercise Physicians, holds a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy and a Masters degree in Occupational Health. He is currently Chief Medical Officer of the Defeat Diabetes program, an evidence-based program focussed on lifestyle management of metabolic illnesses, including type 2 diabetes.
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[@KenJackson_US]

Years ago I told my doctor that I lost my job so I wasn't going to refill my statin prescription. They were expensive and that cost came directly out of my unemployed pocket. He heartlessly said *_"Well if you're not going to take your statins, I'm not going to be your doctor."_* Wow! I left without another word and never saw him again.

[@sheilam4964]

@Ken Jackson - yep, there are a few of them around.

[@aliciastanley5582]

This is either a pure ideologist or someone getting kickbacks from the statin people. Really you don’t want a doctor like that anyway. For those of us with little choice and have to keep those doctors due to insurance details I would suggest you make a big show of contriteness and beg him not to fire YOU though you employ him and tell them you can’t afford expensive statins and if the have a free or very cheap one you will take it and make always like you are BUT DONT. He has no way to know and he’ll leave you alone. At some point maybe start to complain about muscle pain and other negative effects of Statins every time you see him as if it’s worsening. Make sure he documents this in his notes and say I want this documented because I am afraid what’s happening to me will get much worse. Throw your little actor inside into this presentation and eventually he’ll take you off or you can justify why you stopped. Keep your own notes of dates & times when you told him this. THE DOCUMENTATION IS EVERYTHING. And you will win this fascist war. P.S. my father died from interstitial lung disease which is one of the bad side effects of statins. Google Interstitial Lung disease and statins and read about it for yourself. Nothing like this was ever in my family before.

[@wyattfamily8997]

Very wise move I'd say.

[@lmsteller9736]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Well done!!! There are other doctors.

[@beatesetzer2441]

I sm a doctor and saw through this statin saga on my own about 14 years ago and took my little old ladies off them.

[@sallyharris1093]

My father was on statins “Lipitor” for longer than I remember probably when they first came out. He developed Type 2 diabetes, and vascular dementia. He also had a quintuple bypass. And now my doctors want me on statins. Crestor. I am 71. I was have some side effects you described. My A1C was up to 6.0. Because of the A1C, I am on Keto with intermittent fasting now. After my research and your videos and others, I’m stopping statins.

[@aliciastanley5582]

Recently heard some very bad things about Crestor

[@elly535]

I was given Crestor when it very first came out, my total cholesterol was over 8. It was efficacious and transformed my lipid profile. However, I developed night terrors and I would wake up some nights finding myself walking around the bedroom. Took me months to connect the dots as at that time it wasn't a known side-effect. I still have high total cholesterol but very good triglycerides so I take nothing

[@8675-__]

Take CO Q 10...400 mg per day. And try serrapeptase to remove any calcifications in your body. It naturally thins your blood and reduces inflammation as well as pain.

[@8675-__]

@Betty Amber try serrapeptase and stop statins!

[@gayedawn1]

Yes I was on Crestor but after research ignored my doctor who didn’t believe I should. I am 75.

[@wann9333]

I wish more doctors are listening to this rather than money driven pharma industry

[@rhondae8222]

Agreed; however, I believe most, if not all, doctors know this, but they purposely ignore it because they are more concerned about making money. TBT

[@suziquestionable2845]

Wow !!!! I'm so glad that l read and listened to your remarks about the harmful effects of taking statins !!! Thank-you. Suzi Q.

[@SaxonSuccess]

You don't get to be a two Mercedes family by not cuddling up to the pharmaceutical reps...

[@jameshyde1270]

In 2012 I was a very athletic health person 58 no medication. My doctor recommended a statin. My first question - can I just change my Diets? He smiled and said “you mean eat nuts and berries “ Shortly after raking the Statins I became horribly I’ll with symmetrical joint pain, difficulty working getting out of bed etc. My doctor said “we don’t know the cause” I demanded tests Lyme disease etc. Then I googled Statins Side Effects. Discovered a thorough description of the ailment - fired my doctor, flushed the statins and began a dedicated study of nutrition science / human biochemistry. A very positive outcome for me. Dr Paul Mason continues to play an important role. You

[@davidcox7676]

Years ago my Kaiser doc in SoCal got me on to a Statin and immediately I could barely get out of bed with muscle pain and stiffness. I got off of the 10mg dose and never looked back. I am healthy and celebrating my 75th birthday this coming Monday. God has been good to me. And I so enjoy following Jesus and Scripture. Blessings from North Texas. My goal is to outlive my Kaiser doctor😀 who is 20 years my junior and a decent guy who drank the kool aid 😀. I am also eating a low carb diet and have cut out sugar.

[@chrislastnam6822]

​@@davidcox7676 cultures that eat high carbohydrate diets live the longest. High carbohydrate diets are high in fiber and probiotics.

[@rosebearies]

Don’t flush drugs or contacts. they can end up in our waters and end up poisoning fish, etc.

[@markf3229]

@@chrislastnam6822 Crap. Carbs are turned into sugar which is the deadliest additive around. Cancers feed off sugar and cause severe inflammation not only of joints and muscles but also the liver

[@chrislastnam6822]

@@davidcox7676 Your doctor probably knows statins don't extend your life by even one day but likes the money from your office visits.

[@stevie-ray2020]

The increased risk of dementia from taking statins was news to me, & what's alarming is that could be the very reason that cases are on the rise everywhere!

[@bls5160]

That was the plan of big pharma and the medical industry all along. Why do you think they started building alzheimer units at all the nursing homesyears ago. They knew they would have plenty of people to fill them. I have tried to warn people for years that when you reduce all the cholesterol in your body especially your brain you will develop dementia and they thought I was crazy. I read it in a book from the doctors who worked at a famous spa for the very rich. They casually mentioned in the book how important cholesterol was and never to take statins if you want a healthy brain. That was twenty years ago.

[@brendansmyth5053]

Yes I’m now thinking about my Dads dementia. Statins for 25years. I just took my mum off statins because she got muscle myopathy and was very sick. Not anymore after my research.

[@countryliving9718]

It is because they keep lowering the "thresh hold" of what normal cholesterol levels should be when they need more "customers" for whatever new statin drug they developed. Every cell in your body needs cholesterol. We're all just their guinea pigs. I will only go to a Dr on an urgent care basis if I break a bone or need stitches because of big Pharma peddling their crap and Doctors having to follow the protocol or lose their license. All we really have to do is look at our President in the US to see what prolonged statin use will do to you. It's on daily display.

[@stevevrana3922]

My dad and the dad of a high school friend were both on statins. Both had muscle atrophy between the thumb and forefinger and lost nearly all grip strength. Not for me.

[@gracealleman4102]

Wow

[@bmendonca2]

I became prediabetic months after starting Statin. I asked my doctor if the Statin was causing my insulin resistance. He said no its either control diabetes or heart attack. If Statins cause diabetes, the drugs makes drug companies rich they should be guilty of Crimes against Humanity.

[@markiangooley]

I have horrified several physicians by telling them I’ve been a type 1 diabetic since 1970 yet haven’t taken any statin in decades.

[@hikerJohn]

So . . . that means nothing.

[@LTPottenger]

probably why you are still alive.

[@pursuehealth940]

@@hikerJohn I bet it means a lot to markiangooley and family.

[@Jchathe]

Yessss!!

[@hda300]

When I read your comment that you are a Type 1 diabetic. I felt I needed to tell you a story. You may already know this and are doing it. A friend of mine has Type 1 diabetes he'd had it had it for decades and was doing what the doctor told him to do a high carb low fat diet and he was on about 4-5 insulin injection a day and he's levels were all over the place he could do the same thing each day and one day his levels could be 2 the next day could be 18. I saw a video on KZbin by Dr Troy Stapleton who diagnosed himself with Type 1 diabetes and he did everything his specialist told him a high carb low fat diet and his blood sugar levels were all over the place like being on a roller-coaster. He read books from the early 1900s which said low carb high fat diet and he tried it, his blood sugar levels went to near perfect. I showed his video on KZbin to my friend and he showed his doctor and he said give it a go, he went from 4-5 insulin injection a day to one in a weeks and he's still on the same diet which is basically a Keto diet now for over 5 years and all those years he's never looked and felt better. I just don't know why they recommend a high carb diet when carbs just turn to sugar which means you need more insulin injection. Maybe it so they can make more money.

[@simonwiltshire7089]

My father was on statins and had about 2 years of crippling muscle pain. He stopped them and the pain went.

[@barbarabeach1238]

I had that problem myself. Dr put me on Rapatha....my cholesterol went from 302 to 159 in 5 weeks, no side effects that I have noticed yet. Hoping to hear some information regarding this drug

[@tessalister1226]

Me too. Doctor didn't even write it in my medical records.

[@ralphhardie7492]

Excellent report. Most sensible folk have already guessed that these drugs are a money spinning scam.

[@pticman]

I"m a M.D. with a specialty in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Obesity Medicine.If you are 65 years old and above and on a Medicare advantage plan insurance, I can assure you that your doctor will push STATINS in your throat. Here in the USA, the CMS (center for Medicare service) puts out a scoring system called HEDIS (HEALTH EFFECTIVENESS DATA AND INFORMATION SET) and 1 of the measure is putting patients with diabetes, atherosclerosis, heart disease or any of its heart disease equivalents, on statins. Their target is 80% of those patients should be on statins and the doctor/clinic/ health group companies gets a 5 star rating if 80% is reached which equates to more $$ reimbursement from CMS ( a government entity governing medicare). Therfore, medical groups, health care groups are pushing the doctors to write more statins. Doctos like me get a score card, like a school report card with all the scores on the HEDIS METRICS. In fact, I got a shout out from our medical director that I have the lowest score on statin prescription and that I should improve my statin star rating to bring in more money for the company I work for (OPTUM).It behooves me to think against my ethical principles. I discuss the pros and cons of statins with my patients and discus with them the NNT of these statins for primary and secondary prevention and then I let the patient decide. If the patient decides against it, then I dont give statins and I document it in the medical records. In fact I also add journal citations in my notes for other doctors in my group to see and perhaps explore. Hence, my low statin HEDIS score metric. I will stick to my conviction of informed consent with the patients. I think this is the best ethical way to practice medicine. Dr Mason I hope you will be at the Low carb conference in Denver in Feb 2023.

[@collinlittlewood6191]

Dr. Thank you for your integrity above compliance to corrupt medication. A q? What of the espoused value of low dose statins for stabilizing soft plaque - or is there a more ethical alternative?

[@codniggh1139]

I watched a video some years ago on N how medical associations destroyed the medicine profession because in the past, people could make their own associations to pay for medical care, but they had the power on medics, so they went on government so it granted them the power of cancel any medic license that agreed to work for them, an also making mor difficult to students to graduate so they imposed mor years and training, so they could manta in a medic shortage. This was the beginning of all this corruption.

[@gwenhutson]

It is unusual that you are whistleblowing on the push from the companies. I always thought it was a liability issue for the doctor. I have refused statins for years. My doctor’s go ballistic because my numbers are so high, but… I don’t believe that fats or cholesterol kill you. Inflammation does; however, I can’t seem to get my family to quit eating all the junk. It is really hard to maintain health when everyone wants to eat at a fast food.

[@tomg1247]

Thank you so much for this. It explains SO much! We are having to deal with statin pushers in earnest right now. It is maddening!

[@annap7678]

@@gwenhutson In terms of physician liability, I’ll bet the gov’t/Medicare would not want the pros and cons of statins debated in the courts.

[@M-MMo]

Love the message of this lecture and agree wholeheartedly .....but please never ever throw your statins in the toilet! Fish and water organisms will appreciate!

[@altosack]

Not to mention that most toilet water is recycled in modern cities.

[@eagleeye9549]

Actually, around here the water goes to a waste water treatment plant where the metals are separated before the remaining water is recycled back into the environment. (As per an employee's explanation)

[@coffeemachtspass]

Unless the fish are undergoing treatment for secondary prevention.

[@MsElke11]

@@eagleeye9549 yes and filled with chlorine which I can always taste in tap water. Spring water all the way!

[@lynnedoyle7929]

I was given statins after a stroke 23 years ago. I became increasing concerned about taking them and decided 3 years ago to stop them. The best thing I ever did, had I know any of this I would never have taken them. I feel so much better without the statins, my doctor hasn't even noticed I no longer take them, no surprise there. Thank you.

[@Ariel-oo1nc]

Paul Mason is always bringing the fire with facts. Loved this talk. Keep up the good work spreading the word!

[@elderbob100]

I have had off the chart hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia for over 50 years, and yet I have a perfect BMI and no symptoms of heart disease. Every time I get a blood test my physician gets hysterical and actually sends a prescription for statins to the pharmacy for me. My last physical I told him I don't take statins. He was pissed!

[@timshel011]

If you continue going to that doctor, who's the crazy one.

[@elderbob100]

@@timshel011 You are right. It's on my list of things to do, but that list keeps getting longer every day. The clot shot showed us how things really work. I have been aware of it for some time, but the degree of corruption is staggering.

[@nswhorse]

Doctors are such arrogant pricks. It never occurs to them that the Big Pharma sponsored information they have been indoctrinated with could possibly be wrong, and they think that a patient is a slave who must do as they are told. My doctor also got the shits when I refused a statin. I don't care. I'm right and he is wrong. I'm not harming my own health to soothe his ego.

[@nswhorse]

@@elderbob100 Ah yes, the clot shot. Knocked statins off the number 1 spot for grand medical frauds.

[@darylfoster6133]

My cholesterol came back recently as an astronomical 210 (just joking), and my doctor wanted to write me a prescription for a statin. She showed me a computer program with my data entered. It showed that if I took this statin, my 10 year chance of a heart attack would be reduced from 8% to 7%. I later found a study showing that if your risk of heart disease is less than 10%, statins are worthless. I also read that 20% of those who take statins end up stopping them because the side effects are unacceptable.

[@gpilsitz1783]

I was on Simvastatin for over 10 years. Developed T2D and was having trouble maintaining stable BS level. Had already dealt with brain fog, balance issues, muscle weakness, and pain the whole time. The BS thing was the last straw. Stopped taking statin 1 month ago just starting to feel better.

[@dewdeet-ondgw]

Did you stopped immediately, without the doctor knowing?

[@veragreen5137]

So pleased for you. It is 20 years ago that I was unable to walk, could not play tennis or walk the dog. This drug has been maiming people, 1 in 3 I believe for 30 years and the Australian FDA has done nothing to stop them. They told me the good of the drug out weighed the bad. Surely by now they are getting the message. GP in the UK wrote that it was so good it should be added to drinking water and anyone who criticized it was a conspiracy theorist. Spread the word to all you meet. WE MUST GET THIS DRUG BANNED

[@debbiegoad1639]

I stopped generic Lipitor in February 2022. Felt fantastic. LDL is 535 November 2022. Doctor suggests taking statin again but Generic Crestor. Out of fear of the LDL number I took it 2 nights. Had terrible PVCs. I cut in half then half again. Same side affects. So back to Generic Lipitor. SAME side effect. I decided that it was taking the statin that had caused AFIB 15 years ago and having an Afib ablation in 7/2020. It's truly criminal. My cardiologist should have taken me off Statins 15 years ago. 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫☹️☹️ My new MD says no more statins for me.

[@paulasusan63]

What are PVC'S?

[@r0cketplumber]

@@paulasusan63 Premature ventricular contractions

[@vbachman6742]

How does one find a doctor who understands? Mine keeps prescribing a statin. I can't afford to shop around randomly.

[@kthomas3280]

Try livalo….works on different receptor site

[@kthomas3280]

Research 4S study and Heart Protection Study and let me know what they conclude

[@TrishLester]

I have a great triglycerides and HDL and my ratio is something like “1”. Because my LDL is above the medical establishment’s ever-changing acceptable level, my doctor told me I would “benefit from medication.” I never responded to her statin suggestion, but now I’m going to send her a link to this video! Many doctors are victims of Big Pharma propaganda, right alongside their patients!

[@nataliajimenez1870]

It's better to print the studies from the well-regarded journals that Dr. Mason quotes. Most doctors regard any KZbin video as coming from quacks, but when they see that prestigious publications have published the studies they are more likely to balk

[@NaturesMulti-tool]

Brilliant - As a secondary prevention patient, I am amazed by the pressure being put on to me by every doctor I see, to take statins. I am on a 97% carnivore almost zero carb diet, and I also have Alport syndrome. Since I am losing weight, I have told my doctors to look at my much improved Liver function numbers, and asked them to allow my liver to do the right thing, as my lipids are in a dynamic state due to my weight loss. I feel that my body knows what to do to make itself more healthy with my new direction, and I am prepared to take risk of not of taking statins.

[@barbarabarlow8825]

I am forced to resist being prescribed statins in every conversation with a medic even when the consultation is not about statins. I don't have heart disease as far as I know. What is behind this? It can only be money.

[@nswhorse]

@@barbarabarlow8825 It's money and also ego. The medical establishment simply can't accept the possibility they could all have been so vastly wrong, so they double down on their enthusiasm.

[@lmbendall5967]

I have just stopped taking mine

[@rawmilkmike]

I believe the reason a statin could theoretically reduce heart attack risk is that it turns one into a vegetable. Plants have no worries. They don't watch the news. Stress and worry are the leading causes of heart attack. Even healthy people can have heart attacks.

[@melaniejo5296]

@@lmbendall5967 👍🏻 right on.

[@gabylopespereira3654]

My mother was on statins as long as I remember. Today she has such bad dementia. She cannot walk eat talk or even recognize any of her loved ones. All we can do is watch her live in her own world. I believe that statins caused this. Both her parents died of old age and had no dementia.

[@michelekirby7907]

Thank you. They are trying to keep the hospitals and nursing homes full of customers. Run for your life.

[@johngregreid1]

You are wonderful person. I’m 76 years old. I had a serious attack with 35% pumping, 4 months ago. The cardiologist put me on 80 mg of a statin. I’m stopping using it. I’m now on a carnivore diet. I’m 157 lbs & 5 ‘ 6” tall. All my numbers are good. I could not encourage my GP or cardiologist to read the new JAMA study published March of 2022. Thank you for your work. John. Toronto Canada

[@ufowraith]

Hi paul as always your information is very helpful and honest thanks for all that you do. As for your opening comments sound just like how they pushed through the covid gene jabs, regardless of the fact that a ceo from pfizer recently admited in a EU hearing they never check that the vaccine stopped bloody transmission or even getting covid😱 Yet mandates were enforced,and i lost my job due to them😔 Its always about money not health.

[@betsybarnicle8016]

Another similarity was all the test rats dieing.

[@lainegordon5831]

@@betsybarnicle8016 and trying to hide the study results

[@ianstuart5660]

Sadly, very true!

[@christinetaylor3378]

My father was on statins for some years, the one which was withdrawn. He developed muscle wastage. The first symptom of this was out walking when his leg stiffened up. He became quite unwell over time culminating in liver cancer which came as a complete shock to us. He blamed his ills on statins. The irony it was given because he'd had a very successful bypass some 20 years earlier. His cholesterol wasn't elevated. My GP practice has a 'practice pharmacist'. She proceeded to tell me 3 times she was trying to educate me and once I didn't understand. This is because I have refused a statin, and incidentally giving my reasons. My records now record I've refused statins and was told I wouldn't get my cholesterol checked any time soon.

[@berylanjous6932]

It’s just disgraceful, for a nurse or doctor to speak to a patient like that.

[@catherinecarter8987]

Christine Taylor Find another doctor. Blackmail is unprofessional.

[@tammlen2284]

I'm in my 60's and was put on a statin, but discovered it was causing me severe chronic pain in one of my heels and in my neck. This was after inadvertently stopping use for a couple of weeks. Never even thought the debilitating pain I had been experiencing for over a year had anything to do with the statin. I thought it was just "old age" and that my mild arthritis was getting worse. But once I stopped, the pain decreased dramatically, in both my heel and neck, at the same time. And now I have no chronic pain anymore. I feel like my old self, and I am living an active lifestyle again! But now, I am VERY leary of any type of pill, which may have hidden side effects, and I am looking for more natural ways to cope with my heart disease.

[@chrisminifie219]

I have been diagnosed with atherosclerosis. However, the only symptoms i have experienced were from the various medications given to me to help. I changed my diet and work out 3 times a week. Lost 15kg. No more drugs for me

[@grahamatsea3575]

and keep away from anything they want to 💉 into you !!!

[@christinemcneil3527]

This happened to me as well. I complained to my PCP about pain and she prescribed celebrex for arthritis. They didn't touch the pain. I forgot to take my statins with me on vacation and the pain resolved completely. PCP keeps trying to guilt/scare me into taking statins again but no way! 20:04 20:04

[@jonathane9403]

I'm pushing 70 now but when I was about 35 I was put on lipitor to reduce my 'bad' cholesterol. I refused to take them after a short time and here I am nearly 70 with no problems with my heart and arteries. I never took the covid trial drug jabs here in Canada and I lost many civil liberties both on the Provincial and Federal levels. It's troubling to me as I age that I cannot trust my own doctor as he is so influenced by the Drug Cartels to push toxic potions. And yet I will need a doctor as my body ages...

[@lainegordon5831]

I am going to be pressured this week to take statins. I know that God allowed me to stumble on to your channel just in time. I had a heart event and found out I have a 75% blockage widomaker. I am thin, get a ton of exercise every day because of my schedule , and all my numbers are great - except high glucose. I stopped sugar and bad carbs completely and can now confidently turn down statins. I prefer quality of life over quantity, and when it’s my time to go, God will be in control. Thank you Dr, for keeping me from making a terrible mistake.

[@nikhilsivanarain5102]

Good job! You also gotta get rid of the vegetable oils!

[@MathiasMartinWR]

All carbs break down into simple sugars. There are no food carbs. Reduce all carb consumption as much as feasible.

[@pluto4D]

Too right about the inflammatory seed oils. They also contain defence chemicals which releases toxic aldehydes. They are rife in the industrial food industry and includes things like mayonnaise, dressings, dips. Oxysterols are found in dehydrated oxidised dried fish, egg, cheese powders. Oxysterols all emanate from the polyunsaturated fat components. Avoiding rubbish animal fed meats of soy corn grains etc; especially 🐖 and 🐔 who store these highly unsaturated fatty acids in their fat tissues. Ruminant animals like cows on the other hand can at least convert LA to CLA. Primarily grass-fed meat is best, but limited grain-fed beef is ok though. Blood sugars are a serious problem, but the main culprit i believe are the high pufa food consumption increase over the generations These free fatty acids complete against glucose for cellular oxidation thus contributing to the metabolic disease syndrome as the body is unable to efficiently oxidise glucose. Scientifically this is called the Randle Cycle effect..anyhow just my 2 bobs worth. Refs: Fred Kummerow (lipids scientist) Raymond Peat PhD (biologist)

[@mykiromano1701]

Every MD had the bad fortune to pay for their limited knowledge of having a endocrine tumor wanted to prescribe statins to stop the blood pressure spikes. I have been thrown out of doctors offices because I refused statins. Finally found a doc who is 60 years old and struggles with our healthcare professionals. His nurse said, you are the only patient I have had in the last 5 years who takes absolutely no meds ..how frightening!!!!

[@kimberlyvandeway5441]

Totally agree. Also never, ever flush medications! Water companies are unable to get medications out of the water.

[@rlrieth]

My cholesterol is high and my doctor said to me “you can go on statins but I know how you don’t like to take drugs”. She also said the ratio between my HDL and LDL’s were still in a good range so it was my choice. She’s awesome. I refuse to ever go on statins and instead changed my eating habits. I lowered my fat intake and also my carb intake; lost 20 lbs and exercise regularly. I haven’t had my blood tested yet but I’m expecting it to be better.

[@rosaliedefosse4742]

why lower your fat intake? Unless you were using seed oils?

[@robertjayroe9900]

Don’t worry about saturated fats. Ribeyes, butter, tallow etc. Are not the problem.

[@whlawson5812]

Pls do share you blood work results here in as much details as posible . It would help those undecided to take the leap into self advocating on their own health.

[@doddgarger6806]

Keep the healthy fats even increasing them is fine

[@pepper419]

Paul; once again, you are amazing. Keep up the good work.

[@ropiakpawel]

Dr Benjamin Bikman and Dr Paul Mason are the two rockstars in the field I always enjoy listening.

[@kevanhess2105]

Always being Honest and Informative.Thanks.A Real Great Doctor.

[@user-xy1xi3hd8f]

❤❤👍🙏Dr Mason thank you kindly for being an honest, true and safe Doctor serving people safely using your conscience and knowledge!! Well done!

[@Straightdeal]

I have been off statins for over 4 years now, and have put my money on taking EPA/DHA to combat any cognitive decline.

[@desmondo7042]

Thanks for greatly improving my health with this and your other easy to follow and understand videos.

[@nswhorse]

I'm so thankful to Paul Mason and many others in the low carb space who gave me enough of a warning to refuse a statin when my doctor wanted to put me on one. I've since gone back and learned as much as I could about the damned things and have thankfully confirmed my decision was 110% correct. I will never, ever take a statin. Their only positive benefit appears to be due to an anti-inflammatory effect, since the systems of those who have had heart attacks or strokes or TIAs in my personal case are by definition highly inflamed. But the cost associated with this benefit is in no way worth it, and there are 100 other anti-inflammatory medications.

[@8675-__]

Take serrapeptase, it's anti inflammatory and a natural blood thinner with less side effects 👍

[@raquel5401]

eating carnivore is also anti-inflammatory

[@chrisminifie219]

Cutting carbs and seed oils from your diet is far more anti inflammatory than any drug or even supplement

[@maricamaas2326]

Believe statins are prescribed before organ transplants since deminishing the body's immune response, and thereby preventing rejection of the foreign organ.

[@gayedawn1]

I told my doctor I no longer will take them after researching videos like this. Our brain needs cholesterol. He was not too impressed and “tut tutted”. The same goes for BP tablets which DON’T STOP my BP from rising.

[@chrislastnam6822]

The " experts" keep lowering the threshold for recommending blood pressure lowering meds. It used to be 140 now it's 120.

[@thewildwilsonshow]

Thank you for a wonderful talk! My daughter sent me along with all her vast knowledge and love for Dad!

[@debbymustin883]

Thank you so much! I am ever grateful to all your videos. I’ve learned so much. Watching your videos from California soon to be moving to Michigan. ❤🌲✝️🥩

[@robinpauleota4773]

Hubby had a wellness check 20 years ago. Except for cholesterol, perfect. He was on no meds. Doc put him on a statin. Three months later, a massive hemorrhagic stroke, which he miraculously survived. His mentality dropped him to a 4 year old, and bilateral right-sided hemianopsia. 3 weeks later, follow-up labs. I received a call to double his statin. I did, and the next morning, another hemorrhagic stroke. Two craniotomies and evacuations in 3 weeks! When his doc tells me his cholesterol is high, I smile and say, "good." His last PCP fired us for refusing Crestor and the j@b.

[@barryhay6841]

Same thing happened to me. Was put on Lipitor. After a year I also had a stroke. The other side affects were muscle loss and chronic cramps.

[@doddgarger6806]

So going to a doctor caused a family member to have catastrophic health issues and you still go to doctors????

[@CB-ys3wy]

Thank you Dr. Mason for keeping us informed.

[@zorabw8948]

@Low Carb Down Under: where are parts 1 and 3?? Thanks, Dr. Mason, for keeping us informed and telling us the truth. Fortunately I have never taken statins in my life.

[@tomg1247]

Here is part I. I don't think part III has been released yet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJXKhGaGqrior8k

[@steveneu1960]

@@tomg1247 It has now

[@marjon888]

Thanks Paul. Great presentation as ever.

[@kathyhimle814]

Thank you for your courage to speak truth

[@dorothybrown8859]

Great subject, excellent articulation.Thank you.❤

[@andrea_dubai2018]

I'm definitely delighted to refuse statins and after watching your video even much more. THANKS a lot for explaining and exposing the aims of the pharma industry.

[@triggita]

we shouldn ´t even flush statins down the toilet, the waste water doesn´t deserve such a hazard either :)

[@225rip]

Thanks for an educational video for those of us that want to be healthy.

[@davepeterschmidt5818]

Dr. Mason, thank you for your hard work at getting the truth to the public. Absolutely invaluable information.

[@CaptainSteve777]

Thank you. Every word you spoke felt true and correct. My cardiologist prescribed a statin for me many years ago. I declined. Never had any issues.

[@kerrysutton8454]

Another excellent presentation. 👏

[@jackbenimble99999]

I had never heard of statins until my last checkup, where my doctor recommended taking them as I was at an elevated risk of heart disease. I checked my cholesterol levels and they were normal. So I asked why, and she sent me a blurb about eating better (I'm not "overweight" my BMI hovers around 25. So I looked up a calculator and sure enough it said I was a risk. That's when I felt like something was fishy and started seeing videos like this. Zero chance I take a statin.

[@shrimperlincs3395]

Pharma: "At the end of the day what Pharma is, is a Business that needs to have a medical need that can plausibly be associated with some compound over which it has intellectual property rights." Bret Weinstein 2022.

[@sugarcloud5521]

Great as always, looking forward to part 3!!

[@rhondae8222]

This was an excellent lecture, on the truth about statins, by Dr. Paul Mason. Thank you for sharing. 🙂❤

[@wandayonder9772]

Thank you so much for actual information and research to arm ourselves to take control of our own health management. Too much money has been made by big drug pushing corporations and the co-operation of doctors who so often bully and scare us into taking useless and harmful drugs, usually without researching the benefits/harms themselves. Information empowers us.

[@tfp0052]

I abandoned ALL of my prescription meds and my doctor. I feel better already!

[@logiclab1]

Dr. Mason. Thank you for the information video. I’ve been on atorvastatin for 3-4 weeks and feel like crap. Muscles sore, lazy, stiff. I’ve read all the other problems too. I’m 90% back to being a Dr. Mcdougal vegan. Am I on the right track? Statins are horrible. Thanks to all.

[@louisedagenais1795]

I am happy that after 3 short term different brands of statins, against my doctor recommendations, decided to stop taking those drugs. I could not even walk to the mail box without getting muscle cramps. Thank you for confirming my suspicion.

[@joannekerr8839]

Awesome work, thank you so much.

[@DebbieB2023]

I just posted this on your other video about statins: "After I had Covid, I started having TIAs. Dr. put me on Atorvastin. I always vowed never to take a statin but he carried on I would 'die' without it. I had gotten very weak I used to be a trail runner but now I could hardly walk a few feet without pain, weakness and fatigue. I researched and took myself off of it. My doctor also put me on a BP med with a diuretic. My muscles began burning, not just legs but arms. Lab work revealed I was now in renal failure because of the diuretic in the BP med. It's amazing how the ER doctors and others I've since seen have said It's good I took myself off the statin and why was I on this particular BP med, that most seem to know the dangers but just prescribe anyway and if the patient says nothing all the better. I would hear "Well, as we age..." Like it's expected the first pain or weakness, find yourself a rocker or lazyboy and sit til you die. I'm not having any of that." It's very upsetting how they dole out harmful drugs. And the first thing offered before even speaking to you is "Want some happy pills?" Yes, Ive found a new doctor.

[@kprime7563]

Wow, absolutely awesome presentation. over the past 20 years, years I've been tested, my triglycerides have ranged between 600-1200. That is not a typo, nor is it based on any esoteric scale. Base on my own readings the past 20 years, I have always refused to take Statins. It seems to me Statins have a greater risk of damaging/killing me than triglycerides. No one makes it out the end, we all die. No point in paying pharma to hasten the final event. I am a compulsive investigator. I made my own mind up years ago. I do not accept the results of studies that are not released with the complete background information and methodology. I did not need Dr Mason to convince me, BUT, I absolutely enjoyed listening to the entire presentation.

[@davidcampbell2845]

Outstanding work - thanks.

[@demomandan8087]

I have had 3 heart attacks 4 stents put in .. after my last heart attack the put me on a high dose of statists 3 different kinds they all made me sore and sick. I do have super high HDL I stop taking them .. its 9 years still going fine

[@billhanna8838]

When i confronted my Doctor who kept pushing the statin BS with the facts & accused him of deliberately harming his patients > He retired 2 months later (At 55) ??? I complained to the NZ Medical Institution & didn't even get a reply ???

[@darylfoster6133]

I watched a lecture recently from Dr. Malholtra, a preeminent cardiologist in the U.K. He said that approximately 1/3 of all studies state the benefits in terms of relative risk, but the harms in terms of absolute risk. That is disingenuous at best.

[@evelyncampbell3441]

My Doctor told me fifteen years ago I needed to take statins ,I refused still here with no problems.

[@user-ty2uz4gb7v]

It's amazing how hard it is for FDA approval and yet statin crap still gets through

[@mrrpgswe8931]

Medical science: "You fund it, we find it" ....Ergo...

[@polderfischer8565]

Thanks Doctor! I am glad that i instantly refused to take that stuff. (Changed lifestyle with good results).

[@steveburnett2019]

Been constipated for 3 years, had ringing ears, aching legs and insomnia since being put on Atorvastatin after a small stroke…… my cholesterol was never high but was a heavy smoker but no longer. Finally got switched to crestor , not gonna take it.

[@anomamos9095]

Never let reality get in the way of a good (profitable) theory.

[@John--nj4lp]

Yes I see relatively young people with low cvd risk on statins coming in for their cholesterol results and I usually inwardly groan and tell patients it’s a difficult area ! Eg I saw someone recently and had to say that if I’d seen them when they had their blood test a year or so earlier and then got started on a statin that’d I’d not have done the same, as the likley hood of benefit is v small . Puts me in a difficult situation sometimes as it puts me ad odds with medical advice they had before. Also I groan when young fit people ask for cholesterol tests. Thanks Paul you give me lots of ammo to point patients towards so that they can become better informed about whether to take a statin for the next 40 years , or not !

[@bruce8443]

Now I have to recheck my ratios of triglycerides to HDL. Thanks.

[@dextermorgan1]

The Doc tried prescribing me Statins yesterday. I'm 44. His exact words were "They're safe and effective" which I knew to NOT be true. I told him no way. I'm changing my doest and lifestyle. I refuse to take that crap.

[@MrSevam]

Like a top-class prosecuting lawyer, Paul M presents indisputable FACTS and comprehensive research EVIDENCE to support his arguments ! ! Deadly silence from the defence team ! ! When, if ever , will the Medical community take notice ? How essential it is for people to inform themselves AND take responsibility for their own health and welfare.

[@Erics-Calming-Soundscapes]

Thank you - Great Job!

[@elss8717]

Many years ago I was in my local village post office. A man came in on crutches, walking with difficulty. Another man said: what has happened to you, did you have an accident? No, he shouted, it is those bl**dy statins. pointing with one crutch at all of us and said: Do not EVER take statins, promise me! I have been told by the nurse at my doctors, several times over the years, I should be on statins even though the cholesterol levels are not high. I have refused every time. I’m glad I listened to that guy.

[@scottallencolorado]

Thanks Paul Mason.

[@livialaurenzano4081]

Dr. Mason, can you give a talk expanding on the oxidized LDL and the LDL-P particle count?

[@randazzo404]

I'm 76 years old and discontinued statins 8 months ago due to horrible muscular pain. I feel so much better. As far as longevity goes. I don't want to live to be 90 or 100. I want to feel the best I can today. My personal decision. Each of us has to listen to our bodies and determine if recommended medications are negatively affecting our quality of life. Do the reading, stay informed.

[@lesgrams1861]

Unfrikin believable!! Totally makes sense!!

[@munihousen123]

Another great lecture. Look forward to part 3 Edit: I asked the Chat GPT AI the following question: What is the optimum diet for human beings? It responded: "In general, a healthy diet is one that is balanced and includes a variety of different foods from all food groups. It should be rich in nutrients such as fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and low in added sugars, sodium, and unhealthy fats". I also "grilled" it on atherosclerosis, LDL, and Small-Dense LDL too.

[@vanpaul147]

Very important lecture

[@vh2q]

After I was prescribed statins for somewhat high LDL, I experienced lack of stamina/rapid fatigue when doing low level physical tasks; fasciitis in my heel; and I kept injuring my achilles tendon in minor events.

[@donaldcarter4324]

Thank you Dr. Mason for this enlightenment! If I had only known about the side effects I would never have taken this medication 💊 😤. At one point my legs 🦵 had become very week and at that point several years ago stopped the med myself. My current doctors are astounded that I'm in my 60s and taking no pharmaceuticals. Just supplements, low carb low sugar diet plus intermittent fasting and feel better than 10 years younger!🙂

[@williamcallahan5218]

And something that needs to be talked about is how statins in comination with certain other drugs increases the risk. For instance statins and steroids (MS patients take a lot of prednisone as do IBS, etc, so do people with psoriasis who do occlusive drsgs with topical steroids and absorb huge amounts over years)and drugs like Protonix and Tagamet also contribute to myopathies. Doctors need to care more for their patients well being and less about Big Pharm profits.

[@bryanjones7126]

We have ALL just experienced a 3 year in depth education on Big Pharma and their much too close relationship with the FDA and the CDC. It is best to maintain a health skepticism with respect to ANY recommendation from any of those entities.

[@UsoundsGermany]

Yeah but only those that paid attention apparently can draw such conclusions... which may only be 5-10% of ppl taking such drugs or vaxxines

[@Norman_Gunstan1]

Thank you!

[@sueprator9314]

I'm in love with this guy...lol. Kidding but the more I listen to these physicians from various parts of the World that clarify and explain what I have felt for 20 yrs-that why, if all my other markers were great, the focus is on the perceived boogeyman LDL. I succumbed to taking one starting a year ago. Thanks to my sister, I told my MD I would only take the lowest dosage 3 times a week. I am now stopping as of this last week. I am 74 with much longevity in my family and am an avid workout person so I am willing to be a maverick and ask for more in-depth tests like the LDL-size one or the calcium score. I just don't believe in messing with the body's greater plan for all the components it utilizes. I have always eaten clean. My risk to monitor.

[@ahmelmahay]

i was on statins for 1 year but as i was in college studing horticulture i found my memory declining...i was in year 3 and i wass known as the professor and i used to fill in for the teacher if she was out....so i did some research and found it was statins so i stopped taking them and about 3 months i was back to normal just before my state test.....i did very well i got a distenction

[@jillfield3102]

Brilliant man.👍🇬🇧

[@lawrencecarver4233]

I was healthy as an ox until I started going to Doctors.

[@maryblanchett4593]

I've been kicked out of Dr's. Offices because I won't take them..... I stopped eating canola oil, went back on butter and neighbor raised meat

[@UsoundsGermany]

So you know which docs are crap - good method

[@ketokira]

great lecure :-)

[@Rose_Ou]

Wow, that was fantastic! 👋

[@gregnixon1296]

Once my total cholesterol was 227. My doctor wanted me to take a statin because the no. was over 200. I said no thanks. My last bloodwork this week put my number at 199, but I am still not taking statins. (Yes, I changed doctors.)

[@davidnovicki2416]

My good cholesterol was 34 and I was given a statin. After 3 months of use my muscles weakness caused me to break my back when doing a job I had done many times before.

[@iss8504]

Wow, great ending!

[@steveholloway1963]

My doctor is desperate to get me on them I'm not having it

[@LTPottenger]

probably gets a nice kickback from the maker

[@toni4729]

Mine too, and she's not getting it either.