Ep:337 CARDIOLOGISTS PROVE THAT STATINS HAVE NO BENEFIT!! Part 2

Cardiologists love to scare the crap out of their patients because of elevated cholesterols and use emotional manipulation to get patients to takes STATINS. But in this video DR CYWES REVIEWS A CARDIOLOGY PAPER THAT REPORTS NO BENEFIT AND POSSIBLY AN INCREASED RISK OF HEART ATTACK AND STROKE FROM TAKING STATINS. KNOW YOUR HgA1c to determine risk of HEART ATTACK, STROKE OR DYING OF HEARTATTACK OR STROKE. This paper documents that STATINS offer ZERO RISK BENEFIT!!!! DIABETES NOT CHOLESTEROL WILL KILL YOU. Please leave comments.
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References: Gyldenkerne C, et al. J Am Col Cardiol. 2023;82(16):1583-1594
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[@jefffisher6481]

my cardiologist prescribed statin for me and I told him I wanted more tests before I do. He poo-pooed doing a CAC test and said he already knew how the test would come out and he would still prescribe the statins. He actually said "I'm the doctor and you need to do this if you don't we're going to have trust issues" I guess he doesn't realize trust is a two way street. Now i'm on the hunt for a new cardio doc.

[@patrickthomas8890]

CAC tests only measure calcified plaque only in the coronary arteries, it does not measure soft plaque throughout the body. A score of 0 doesn’t mean 0 risk.

[@defeqel6537]

@@patrickthomas8890 it is still a good indication for the next 10 years, get the CAC test every 5 years or so, and if there is little to no accumulation, you are good

[@tserevenad]

@@patrickthomas8890CAC is very important. Couple that with CIMT and you’ll have significantly covered your bases.

[@frederickpo4390]

The same thing happened to me with my cardiologist but I told him - " Doc I make the final decision when it comes to my body. Your statements are only recommendatory"

[@allenbrost9564]

You won't change the risk of having a heart attack by taking a statin. The only way you change your risk is to change your diet.

[@williamtodd250]

Thank you for this information, I am a carpenter in Canada that stopped taking statins 2 years back and have had great health improvements since then and eating carnivore with some fruit. Large list of improvements.. It has been obvious to me the carpenter for 2 years that low carb and a clean diet is the best option, most people don’t want to here this information and I have been shockingly insulted for my opinion. Especially when I suggest that sugar is one of our greatest problems. Thank you for your time.

[@robertcywes2966]

Keep nailing it😂

[@garyloss2878]

💯%

[@LawrenceWinterburn]

Another Carpenter... couple years mostly carnivore. After a Vax injury I started looking for unfo. Felt 95 at worst... now feel 35. At 56...it's a good thing.

[@YVM3311]

Dr Robert Cywes has the best sense of humor! Don’t ever change !

[@casamexico7838]

I would add that fake food like seed oils are the most pernicious part of the modern diet, hiding away in sauces, juices, and pretty much everywhere the food industry can use them.

[@drironmom6815]

I’m a physician who agrees with you. I also get nasty letters from pharmacies and insurance companies complaining that my patients are not taking statins

[@bracha2u786]

😲

[@beaubolinger1521]

Thank you Dr from Australia

[@catherineanness5688]

I had a stroke at 43 and was put on statins. Horrible side effects. Debilitating. Researched and took myself off, landed on carnivore and healthiest and happiest I've ever been at age 60yrs! They told me I would most likely die from a fatal stroke if I did this. They were so wrong. Thanks doc! It's people like you that I found online that I think saved my life and restored my health and wellbeing!❤

[@xmenotux]

I've been doing carnivore for a couple of months and my cholesterol skyrocketed. I don't understand so many people commenting how carnivore changed their lives.

[@evelynblose9791]

I also took myself off of statins after my heart attack. I had the same experience the pain was unbearable.

[@justnatalie4868]

Praise God you are still here and no longer a slave to big pharma!

[@Ariella-mx3xq4cw6n]

​@@xmenotuxDepends what you call sky rocket. Also if it was LDL. That just improved your immune system. The majority of people don't need to worry. There are what are thin responders.

[@allenbrost9564]

@@xmenotux Yes, you're looking at the wrong numbers. A lot of people do see their LDL go up on a carnivore diet. But you should also see your HDL go up, your triglycerides go down, your fasting insulin go down and ultimately your A1C go down. Plus you'll probably see inflammation markers also go down.

[@1Hope4All]

So glad! One more video to share with people who are afraid of cholesterol and told to go on statins!

[@canningjoy]

My cardiologist is DO and I am thrilled that he doesn't push statins. When I told him I refuse to take them, he just smiled and said ok.

[@az10sbum1]

So if we know that diabetes significantly increases heart disease, and we know that some statins significantly increase diabetes, and we know that statins provide insignificant absolute risk reduction against heart disease, don't we then know that at least some statins should be immediately pulled from the market?

[@Unsensitive]

Low dose stains have been shown to have some benefit, thought to be from anti-inflammatory effects. But otherwise, yes, 100%. But statins in this dose weren't studied here. Imo prescribing statins at the recommend dose causes more harm than benefit, and is a violation of ones Hippocratic oath.

[@az10sbum1]

​@@Unsensitive-- yes, I agree. That is partially why I said "some statins." There does seem to be some anti inflammatory and some plaque stabilization benefits with some statins.

[@hardtruth2039]

It’s not at all about helping people it’s about making you a life long income source.

[@hardtruth2039]

I’ve been keto and carnivore for 4.5 years my a1c is 5.4, ldl is 90, hdl is 60 and triglycerides are 69. They still tell me I need to take statins and still tell me I’m diabetic. Clowns.

[@nickbardan3867]

​@@hardtruth2039how can you be diabetic with these numbers??? I have double your LDL, nobody ever suggested statins to me

[@rickknowles9620]

I'm in Canada and I have had a triple bypass. I have a friend who I discovered talking to him also had a tri bypass. He is 5 years younger than I and I'm now 74. I hadn't talked to him in several years when he told me about the bypass. I said to him my suspicions about sugar being the problem and said to him "I guess the have put you on a statin now" and that they are not effective. His reply was "I've been on statins since I was 35 years old" I promptly said. "Well you shouldn't have needed a bypass then". I have been trying to get to people that its the sugar and insulin resistance that is damaging your arteries but nobody is listening. My own doctor is insistent that I go on a statin and I just ignore him. I will get my bloodwork done and consult with you.

[@robm2707]

Thank you 🙏 for sharing your story

[@tserevenad]

My cardiologist told me I need to be vegan. None of my friends or family agree with me about low carb and that high ldl doesn’t matter.

[@JMK-vo8pv]

I had the same expereince two years ago. I went to a "PREVENTIVE" cardiologist for my Type 2 Diabetes and my known CAD. That guy told me that I immediately needed to go on a "plant based diet" AND immediately start on PCSK9 inhibtor shots to get my LDL-C down to 20mg/dL!@@tserevenad

[@googlefriend8410]

Thank you Dr Cywes I have followed Dr David Diamond and others like yourself. I quit taking stations several years ago. I am a research junkie and see how big pharma, big food, etc., manipulates data or uses observational studies and correlations in place of real science. Great job for calling them out. My family physician is well intended and really cares but also does not understand and uses the standard model of care and thinks I am crazy for refusing several drugs that have worse side effects than benefits.

[@user-cc5od3zk4p]

Thank you so much for this! If there were only more doctors like you.

[@brenttuttle7268]

Great video doc. Just more confirmation of what we already knew. Statins absolutely do work....in the context of lowering LDL...unfortunately that doesn't change or improve your risk of dying of CVD

[@robertcywes2966]

Exactly

[@liamjordan3068]

We also know statins lower inflammation and reduce the risk of plaques detaching from arteries reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

[@stevel9914]

@@liamjordan3068 I suspect strongly that in many people it is the blood sugar disorder that causes the problems... not the cholestrol. The system relies on obfuscation and lack of conclusive data.. and if they do accidentally find conclusive data that restricts sales .. they brush it under the carpet.

[@rollingstone3017]

Oreo cookies work even better than statins!!

[@user-jb3bg9og7b]

Well Doc, when we meet in June you will know more about myself and your impact. Recently just retired and will take a year to get my heath back before I start a new career. Bio as follows 48yr male. June 12th 2023 was 486lbs, high blood pressure. Yes addicted to carbs and junk food, not diabetic but most likely insulin resistance knocking on diabetes door. Blood work not great. 290 cholesterol and fatty liver. A1C was 5.9. I decided to try online health service to get Mounjaro from hearing stories. PCD wouldn’t prescribe when asking because of my A1C was good. I decided to cut carbs down big time, started eating healthy Whole Foods. Absolutely no processed food. I stared at the box of Mounjaro in the fridge. Took several weeks to get the courage to give myself a shot. Last week in June tried it, was really helpful in my food chatter while making proper decision's(first week the inflammation was down so much, felt 20 years old again). Over the months incorporated MCT oil in coffee in the morning. Started 2 meals a day. Noon and before 6pm. At the end of October, started intermittent fasting and realized I was really doing a keto diet. I have never went above 5mg of Mounjaro, and I stretch the shot out to 8-9 days. Been incorporating carnivore and more fat this past month. Today I weighed 366, A1C 5.1, cholesterol down to 220, blood pressure 108-118 over 68-76. Heart rate from 97-104 down to 68-74. PCD now realizes Mounjaro helped me, wants me to start taking Statins because he wants Cholesterol down under 200, didn’t before. I won’t take it. He also wants me to titrate up to 15mg Mounjaro. Won’t budge from 5mg, it’s working, I won’t abuse it. So my appointment is with you June 2024, I feel confident you will steer me in the final chapter of getting my health finalized and come up with my exit strategy to get off Mounjaro. Also my inflammation is down, walking 1-3 miles 2-4 times a week, started light weight lifting. When I see you in June, hopefully I will be around 250lb-270lb and will be guided by you in my health journey.thx

[@theresacurrin6395]

What a transformation in a short time. Wishing you all the best!👏👏👏

[@user-jb3bg9og7b]

Yes, it’s a great tool, got rid of stress and watched several doctors on here since. He knows his stuff

[@Dzb852]

Wow you’re doing great! Keep it up! A lot of health improvements.

[@gaynorbishop9749]

Well done on taking these steps to the New You!

[@robertcywes2966]

Looking forward to seeing you

[@terrywhalen2182]

Thank you! I’ve been bullied for a decade or more by my doctors for stating the same thing you just said!

[@hardtruth2039]

I’m seeing an interventional cardiologist on December 5th. I’m going to play this video for him if he gets out of line before I fire him.

[@ChickadeeBird]

good luck having him listen

[@hardtruth2039]

@@ChickadeeBirdI don’t expect it. I’ve fired 4 cardiologists and a few doctors over lying. I will not tolerate a big pharma bought and paid for doctor.

[@KB0101]

My doctor just today insisted I take a statin. I’m following your advice and picking it up from the pharmacy but NOT ever taking it.

[@robm2707]

Funny story I did the same thing 6 months ago and still is in my car 😂

[@meatvenus]

If they were willing to address & treat Diabetes 2, they know they’d bankrupt themselves 😮 Those who sell the pill 💊 sell the panic 😂

[@gins8781]

That’s clever.

[@danaevans3648]

If They Can get U To take The Statin?! The Next Thing In There Pocket Book Just Might Be A Very Pricey Insulin Shot?! U Can’t Afford! Maybe a Few Overpriced Surgeries?!!! As Your Body Parts Are Cut Off From Diabetes… That They Knew There WAS A GREAT Chance You Was Gonna GET?! Sounds Like Population CONTROL To Me… Trying to shove a statin down my Throat rite Now

[@denniswills8788]

I agree with you 100 percent. My opinion comes from my own experiences. I suffered brain fog, depression, body aches, i was a mess, told my dr I’m not taking them anymore. He tried to frighten the hell out of me if I went off them I faced heart attack or stroke. I said so be it, I can’t live like this anymore, I never looked back, my life is back to normal, no brain fog, no backaches, no depression. I also know others who 23:08 have had the same experience.

[@petaross316]

Pity you didn’t talk about the harms statins do , muscle pain, 25% of people becoming type 2 diabetics after 5 years etc. This is all about $$$$

[@robertcywes2966]

That's all in a previous video

[@ginadonza3549]

You need to watch part 1.

[@ronmcclure2674]

I take a statin and have for 20 years. No harm at all. And it did reduce ldl. Fact.

[@beingawerdo4722]

My husband had a heart attack 13 years ago and was put on the usual pile of drugs including 80 mg of stains that had never been changed to a lower dose.After all those years he was told he had type 2 diabetes and to walk a bit more but you don't have to change too much of your diet.We changed to keto and and he stopped his statin ,all his numbers are normal except LDL and cholesterol,the doctor was really impressed with what he had done and said he wished all his patients would do what he has done but he said I must talk to you about your LDL and cholesterol ,you need to go back on statins ,we walked out of his room without a statin perssription.He will never go on them again because we believe he got the diabetes from statins.

[@AndiS-dz4pq]

He did some very good videos on statin risks. Episodes 300, 302, 305.

[@bert_buikema]

I agree. LDL is a non-issue. We should better be obsessed with metabolic syndrome.

[@catherinegay1404]

New subscriber... My type 2 diabetic husband was on statins for 2 years. After we did much research, he got off of them, with our doctors blessing. He also is exercising & doing low carb. His last a1c was 5.2! Thank you SO much for your content. We are in our 60's & living our best life.

[@jeffmcelroy5437]

The fact they are so dogmatic about their lipid cvd beliefs that they won't even believe their lying eyes is disappointing.

[@enonknives5449]

Over the last few years, I've come to the conclusion from observation that most doctors are actively trying to cause harm. It's all about money and control.

[@zamfirtoth6441]

Most of the wealthiest people, and most leaders in governmental agencies believe in population control, so it actually makes perfect sense. And I also believe that after the events of the last few years, if you're NOT a tinfoil hat wearer, then you are an idiot.

[@jeffmcelroy5437]

It sure seems that way@@enonknives5449

[@mystatinfreelife]

Wow! Dr. C. is even more hardcore anti-statin than I am! Thanks for this. The day may come when statins are relegated to the dust-bin of medical history. I certainly hope so.

[@Ev-vh3pf]

Let's hope. I've declined them for years.

[@daveb8449]

Pfizer will make sure that doesn't happen. It's too much of a money-maker for them.

[@abhijack.1036]

No not in dust bin they will be exported to India because American Pharmaceuticals made Indian people as fools.

[@abhijack.1036]

No not in dust bin they will be exported to India because American Pharmaceuticals made Indian people as fools.

[@tammieredman6583]

Thank you so much for this information!! I stopped taking my statins 2 months ago.

[@lucillkryger8268]

Love the referencing you are doing to bring to our attention how many doc don’t even read these study papers proving what they are doing is wrong and just being driven by the pharmaceutical’s its criminal. My husband just had two stints put in and is not on what his cardiologist called the standard pack six different pills including a 80 mil statin. The sick part is he will not listen to me and change his diet and do some exercise. He is afraid to go against what the doc are telling him. Ive been mostly keto since 1976. Im a pretty healthy 79 years young FM , At my wits edge knowing all I’m learning and not able to fight the doctors on my husbands health. Thanks for all you are doing ill keep trying and hoping. 👏👏👏👏🙏♥️🇨🇦🥰

[@danaevans3648]

Having same issues As U!💗🙏 For me & Ill 🙏For U

[@pamelamoriarity6995]

I was diagnosed with Type2 in January 2020. I managed it well without medication until a year ago when it rose to 8.1(the highest it’s ever been). I’m currently taking Metformin 500 mg per day with the goal of getting off it asap. Over the last year, I’ve lost 25 pounds by reducing carbs and including weekly exercise - mostly walking. I want to lose 30-40 more in this year. My A1C is 5.8 as of a month ago. My lipid panel shows a reduction into normal range in every category except LDL and total cholesterol. My regular dr prescribed Prevastatin but I quit taking it after less than a month. I don’t want to take meds if at all possible. I asked to see a cardiologist to get more in depth bloodwork-ApoB, LPa, CAC and a liver scan. ApoB is higher than I expected, LPa is low, CAC score is 6. Cardiologist prescribed Crestor and has scared the crap out of me by saying the statin will stabilize the plaque and reduce inflammation and risk of a cardiac event. I don’t want to take it as it will more than likely undo all the progress I’ve made towards reversing my diabetes. I feel relieved to have found this channel and I will be contacting you for medical advice.

[@johnallen7367]

Hi doc, thanks. Im a 63yo Australian man, who has had a couple of stents and ended up fat sick bloated on heart meds. I jumped into carnivore 9mths ago, and lost 70lbs so far, cured arthritis, ibs, gastric reflux, depression, anxiety, prostate problems, joint pain, sleep apnoea, inflammation, t2 diabetes and a host of smaller issues. My physical and mental health is nothing short of magical. Im now back in the workplace shaming guys half my age. I kicked all my meds eventually, but statins were the first to go. I researched them thoroughly, as a non medical person, and could see the obvious corruption and profiteering steering us away from sugar towards cholesterol. I have lost faith in the medical profession. If i can work it out, surely other doctors can. Either they are lieing, or they know less than i do about metabolic health. Either way, not very encouraging. I would imagine the boys at big pharma will talk to the boys at big med about "shutting this doctor up". Bit like covid. When the kind of profits we are talking about here at at play, profit becomes the driver, not truth or patient care. Watch your back, and thanks again. I wasn't certain I was on the right track, but now i am.

[@ssa8479]

Right on, Dr. Cywes! My PCP has been trying to scare me into taking a statin, and was displeased when I told him what you're saying here: That there's no absolute proof that statins are of benefit. Yes, they reduce LDL, but that isn't everything. My total cholesterol is 235, HDL is 59, LDL is 140 and triglycerides at 54. The A1C was 5.2. I'm 64, male, not overweight, and in good health. Active, pushups, squats, long brisk walks. I think my doc wants to prescribe stuff because that's his calling, and he keeps telling me to cut way down on fats. Sadly, the medical system has become a factory/assembly-line thing. Most doctors are employees of large corporations, don't spend more than 10 minutes on a patient because they need to see so many in a day.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

look up Vit D for cholesterol; it certainly solved mine!

[@johnrice1943]

Medicine by algorithm. AI will replace them

[@valmeyers5701]

Get the book body science by Dave champion it will tell you everything you need to know

[@Superflyradioguy]

After reading books from cardiologist and watching many videos like yours. Ive arrived to the same conclusion. Its complicated. But Sugar/carbs are the bigger problem.

[@captainbc52]

I had two different strokes two weeks apart about a year and a half ago due to a dissected left vertebral artery around C1... I was told I would have to be on a statin for the rest of my life. When I asked the doctor why she basically said that's just what you have to do after you have a stroke. I laughed at them and still haven't taken a statin to this day.

[@sjaron23]

You communicate so clearly! Thank you for taking a stand.

[@Shakerhood69]

Good info as always, also looking forward to the results of Dave Feldman's LMHR study, that has potential to open eyes on cholesterol.

[@tserevenad]

Friday some preliminary data coming. The complete test I don’t think is due to close until the spring though. I am LMHR and can’t wait for any of their data!

[@Shakerhood69]

@@tserevenad Same here, definitely looking forward to any info that comes out!

[@mariomenezes1153]

Yet another brilliant presentation. Thank you!

[@Winston.Smith101]

York, blighty brit ... thank you Dr C. Like Dr Berry, Dr Chaffee and others, you are GREAT bringing us this information. 😊❤

[@kimberlysamuels9971]

Thank you for fighting the good fight.

[@roxyfarley2864]

I absolutely love this video. Thank you!

[@inthevortex-de1rh]

Thank so much for opening our eyes and sharing this important information! Many many many blessings to you and your family ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@ian7609]

Wow... What a fantastic 2 part lecture from Dr C. The truth re Statins has been out for a while now, but these 2 videos are clinchers for sure. Unfortunately for us in the UK, nobody wants to listen! It's still true to say that going into the docs with a broken leg will result in leaving with either a Statin or PPI... goodness me, when will this change?

[@kathydicioccio6094]

Protect liver. Do not mess with the Mevalonate Pathway. Relative risk is a scam.

[@hinessite896]

My PCP doubled my statin dosage. I started having leg muscle aches to the where I could not sleep. I finally figured out it was the statin. I quit taking them and within 2 weeks my legs aches were gone. He does not know it yet but will find out in a few days. I’ve also changed my diet and looking forward to see the results.

[@rosalyndahasch7631]

Thanks for the heads up and great content. Hello again from Angola Indiana ❤🎅🙏

[@robertcywes2966]

😊

[@vernaxxx8940]

Right on Dr Cywes!

[@awildanieves8744]

Thank you so much Dr, great information,GOOD JOB!!

[@hmlxur54]

Great information, you are spot on!!

[@MeatAndMarriage]

Thank you for this great clarity!!

[@susieq1386]

My ldl is 420. Trig 52 and HDL is 90. AIC is 5.5 and fasting glucose is 5. My fasting insulin is 5. Doctor insisted I take statins. I refused. Sent me to cardiologist. I did Ecco stress test and Ecco cardio gram. Everything was great. Then I did 24 hour bp monitor. 110/65. Then did 48 hour holter monitor. No problem. So now he’s sending me for a CAC scan. Is not happy I don’t want to take a statin. Says it’s the highest he’s ever seen. I’m on keto. All metabolic markers are normal.

[@tropicaldreamer]

Years ago when I took Crestor it gave me a mild rash - so now I tell doctors that I'm allergic and it stops them from pushing statins. Maybe I'm being cowardly but arguing with the doctor is a waste of time and I'm not going to change his mind (been there, done that).

[@bmphil3400]

Cholesterol only hurts you if inflammation causes it to stick to your vessels. I've had high cholesterol and high triglycerides all my life. I take a fenofibrate for triglycerides but refuse to take a statin. My Dr sent me for a cardiac calcium CT scan about a year ago. I am 54 yrs old and have zero detectable calcification in my heart arteries. My Dr was completely stunned. He said that was proof of 20 years of good heart health with that one test. I have one side of my family that has zero heart disease and one side with mild heart disease.....I think I take after the first group.

[@williamtodd250]

Your destined to live longer than average with that cholesterol level. The blood test study on people living in to there late nineties have very high cholesterol and low triglycerides. I wish you well.

[@jon0604]

Watch David Feldman lean mass hyper responder study on KZbin- you are LMHR

[@luckyguy-inthestudio6629]

Hi Doc, thanks for the great information once again! I am 61, had a stent installed two years ago, feel great ever since, never had a chest pain again. My doc put me on statins (20mg) after the intervention because my cholesterol was a tiny bit high. Today, I talked with him and although my level has diminished, he decided to double the dose to 40mg. I had already decided to stop taking these statins two months ago, I prefer treating myself another way, intermitent fasting being one of them.

[@silverback7348]

Thanks for the further reinforcement doc!

[@anniedjaswadi]

Thank you so much for the information, I appreciate it.

[@jeffmcelroy5437]

I think a lot of cardiologist have built their entire practice around testing blood lipids and throwing pills that can make some of the numbers lower at their patients. I'm guessing those doctors have too much of a stake to admit it is doing more harm than good at this point.

[@denisewittman975]

I so agree!

[@JMK-vo8pv]

You nailed it, Jeff. 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰👑

[@zuofu-ziv]

Most of them will be replaced by AI tbh. Nobody does better than AI by following rules.

[@gaylesantone1885]

Just like the Biden supporters. Seriously.

[@Acadia26]

@@gaylesantone1885 What a silly comment. At least none of them are in a cult, running around like headless chickens in a frenzy of made-up grievances and senseless bigotries.

[@markvann3754]

Great video!

[@shus5787]

Thanks

[@craigbrien8457]

Thank you.

[@vivianm2527]

Great info 👍

[@sfloridapatriot5572]

I will have my blood work next week, and I will be calling. I will be refusing statins when they try to force them on me.

[@AngelaAStantonPhD]

Excellent!

[@Fiawordweaver]

Thank you🎉

[@leesiangng9205]

I'm a general practitioner for almost 60 years and I totally agree with you over the use of statins. We doctors have been so ingrained in us all these years that statins will lower your cardiovascular risks. Now we doctors have to spend more time reading on recent researches to help our patients. I have already started on "educating" my patients it will take time but I know that the reward is I have passed the knowledge to them as so many of my colleagues have not done so as the Pharma companies has and it's still doing so with fantastic monetary rewards

[@enolastenson9792]

Thank you so much doctor. I had non stemi heart attack January 2023. 80 and 90 % blockage in lefy asending. No damage to my heart two stents put in place. 5.9 A1C no one said a thing about pre diabetes until i stopped taking the statins. My cardio foc did not even know what my A1C was. Wants my LDL to be 70. Im eating low carb, carnivore. Lost 12 lbs i weigh147

[@t.p.7373]

Thank you

[@KCCAT5]

Thank you for all of this information. And thank you for taking the time to do the research and read the medical papers. Like Dr Barry I really appreciate that you do that. When I go find my next Doctor which is coming up I'm going to ask him how many research papers he reads a month, it'll let me know what kind of a doctor I'm dealing with

[@juliancharles336]

Thank you Dr Cywes. Please could you give a list of references (just links) to the many papers you mention in your talk? It would be good to have the evidence at one's fingertips that the studies out there are painting the overall picture of no benefit from statins (for most people). Thank you. (You mention metastudies on this. Those would be very interesting.)

[@petern5565]

Help us see what Relative Risk MEANS . I Know! and it is an IMPORTANT understanding to have and many do not know this. This would make a great video.

[@anitadenton1468]

This doctor is the best, wish he live closer 😔

[@teresamendes9329]

Hi doc 😊. Do you have a video on advise for heFH? Thank you for all your videos.

[@heavychevy4616]

thank u sir

[@tammypitarch]

I wish I could get my Dr to watch this 😢❤

[@charlestoast4051]

Dr Paul Mason of Low Carb Down Under has some great videos on statins and LDL. LDL numbers are far more nuanced than most doctors know. In particular, a diet of junk food, and particularly seed oils, results in small, oxidised LDL particles. People on high animal fat, low carb diets tend to have higher LDL numbers, but with an absence of these damaging smaller, oxidised particles. Therefore an LDL particle size analysis is vital when trying to estimate cardiovascular disease risk, altho of course LDL levels are not the best parameter to use for this purpose.

[@coreencasey5109]

Ive been a carni for 3 months. Just had my bloods done, everything perfect except cholesterol was 7.3 (im from Australia) so not sure what that is in America, so doc put me on statins. I took the script and threw it in bin.

[@ronaldfeaster9530]

I am 70 years old, type 2 diabetes and in November of 2022 I had a mild stroke.Went to my doctor and sure enough he put me on a statin drug. I did some research and decided to stop taking it after one week, Its been over a year but never told him I quit taking it or why. Doctor William Davis a cardiologist says the same thing about the no benefits of statins . Note: Never did tell my wife cause she would go nuts for not doing what my DOCTOR told me to do. Well he is not a Cardiologist. More later

[@christineheminger7762]

I always figured that the drug changed the test results but not the person’s health. Never saw any signs of improved health when anyone started on them, or had been on them for years.

[@NishanMatossian]

Great job explaining the LDL in the previous video. You make a lot of sense , makes me feel I am not alone . I change d my diet lost 40 lbs within 5 months. They still want me to take statins because my ldl is at 128 and maintaining. My TGC went down from 315 to 130. And I am not going to take statins

[@landerspolimis3690]

Dr Cywes, Very good, it’s a shame the grifters in this space don’t want to debate you. 👍👍

[@davidsimmons3485]

I was put on a staten a year ago after a stroke my cholesterol was good but my A12 at the time was 7.5 I did not know I was type 2. I changed everything no sugar no starchy carbs and very low carb my A1c last checked was 6.2 my doc and my neurologist said I will have to be on it forever for stroke prevention even after fixing my poor diet and losing 80 pounds. I am on 20 milligrams of simvastaten. My question is should I be on this for stroke prevention or even a lower dose. Thank you and I love your videos they are very informative.

[@robertcywes2966]

Ill see if i can post it

[@madp5113]

Please leave the reaearch links in the description please. Much thanks 🙏🏾

[@robertcywes2966]

It's in the show notes

[@roberthigdon755]

Need a copy of this study.

[@bigjentertainment876]

My Doc. 👏🏿👏🏿😎

[@sophialewis5642]

Thank you this bolsters my resistance, can we find the study if we search?

[@robertcywes2966]

Yes. In show notes

[@hclh570]

Could you make a video about Sarcopenia and keto diet?

[@kimberlyf4888]

Frankly, I think we should never be told relative risk numbers and that drug companies should not be able to use them to justify efficacy of their product.

[@gregvisioninfosoft]

Many books written about this years ago...

[@bjbirdy]

This is really interesting stuff. I’m wondering does anyone know what the cough medicine was that got pulled from shelves because it was shown not to work? I’d like to look into that more when I have more time.

[@NaturesMulti-tool]

I may have missed it - But does this also apply for secondary prevention?

[@anders122]

Hi Robert, thank you for this fantastic video... could you please tell us who made this research, from which institution/hospital these doctors come, and perhaps link to this study? I had a discussion with my doctor in Denmark from AUH (Aarhus University Hospital) about statin... she wants me to start taking it, and I said NEVER... So some proof that I am right would be highly appreciated. Thanks 👍🤗

[@Briannadawn20]

Hi Dr I am an RN in CVICU In Oklahoma. How can I get a copy of article and did they use any supplements to become healthier? I am studying informally at this time holistic and homeopathic therapy to be able to become a nurse coach away from bedside to reach more people. Thank you for this information

[@TCBytom]

It would be nice to have at least DOI shown on screen or in text description

[@alisagriffith8813]

Thank you for explaining everything so well. I had bloodwork done in late October for my physical. I have been strict clean keto since January 11th 2023. Ive lost about 35 pounds, and in great health other than what my cholesterol levels show to the doctor. Im 62 years old, female, dont smoke, not diabetic, no health issues. I was on a statin for many years, but stopped about 2 months of being on keto. Never felt better. Now my cholesterol is beyond high. The numbers from October total cholesterol is 556, LDL 473, Triglycerides 158, and HDL 51. Of course they want me on a statin. They said it was highest they had ever seen. Soo, I am a little concerned, however I follow you and several others who endorse exactly what you show us about cholesterol. How high can cholesterol be without taking a statin. I hate them, they make me feel terrible. But I am wondering if my numbers are too high, and I actually do need them. Im so confused on what to do.

[@thefisherking78]

Most LDL / lipid-heart skeptics caveat their claims with "in the context of high HDL and low triglycerides". Your HDL is higher than some but trigs are also high, and the ratio of over 3:1 is worrisome. It suggests some level of insulin resistance and not only a high LDL concentration but a high LDL particle count. Even Berry would probably be concerned by this picture. However, further context is key. Also, trigs can fluctuate much more easily than other lipid markers, so you may want to repeat the blood work with a solid 12+ hours of fasting, even a bit more to be sure, and no caffeine beforehand.

[@driftingdynamic]

I'm no expert but find it strange your triglycerides are that high and hdl is that low on Keto. Are you tracking net carbs or all carbs?

[@alisagriffith8813]

@driftingdynamic I don't really eat any carbs. Maybe once in awhile I will have olives, or maybe some broccoli. But not much. My parents have high cholesterol, so I don't know for sure , but I could have familial cholesterol. It really is perplexing to me. My doctor knows I am keto. I have tried to cut back on my fat intake a bit. When I first started keto I did high fat. Now that I am on maintenance, maybe the lower fat intake will help lower the cholesterol. I still use fat. Just have cut it down some.

[@driftingdynamic]

@alisagriffith8813 that is so strange. I wish I had more info to help. Maybe ask Dr Berry or someone else on a live stream and explain what's going on. Hopefully you can get some answers. Best of luck to you.

[@juanitalewis6504]

My triglyceride level is 795 im 58 female diabetic still refuse them but i am going back to keto, i honestly believe stress is a underlying factor in these problems

[@johnny7808]

does anyone know how to find the supplement? The study itself is behind a paywall

[@gortonlad62]

Is their a part 1? Can't find it.

[@PModesto]

6-metilsulfinil hexil isotiocianato (6-MSITC)

[@marjoriejoffee925]

Thank you very much!! I’ve been holding off statins. Finally Dr did a CAC test . All clear. You give me confidence that I’m going in the right direction. Low carb diet, meat, fish and Whole Foods . I look forward to more studies on this, to show my Dr Marjorie joffee

[@dougfox9649]

What is the alternative?

[@daven6145]

How does one find a mitochondrial specialist to help with the lactic acidosis that sometimes (who reports adverse effects when no one is required to?) follows statin use--indicating a mitochondrial disease? PLEASE--any help? In New England.

[@kims4529]

I really value the info you share. Could you address whether an individual who has had a heart attack should be on a statin?

[@robertcywes2966]

That needs a visit

[@brianbowman5402]

But what about the pharmaceutical industry?

[@garyokeane6477]

Where do you find the study I cannot find it in the show notes?

[@CBDM777]

I had a mild stroke 18 months ago. Exercising and eating right and lost 70lb. Sugar and BP and Cholesterol are all great now. I was on 40mg of Atorvastatin and asked Doc to reduce once to 20mg daily and then recently to 20mg every other day. I have had joint aches and muscle aches and I want to stop the Statin in particular. I have heard conflicting things w stopping Statins. Some say you can stop whenever but a lot say it can cause issues w cholesterol going up or worse? Which is it? ty

[@morgsta0676]

I stopped statin after suffering arm muscle pains. I'm wondering if I can ask you if it's possible to work through the muscle pain from my medication after having a heart attack and stent fitting through my right arm. My doctor has changed my BP meds ,Ramipril to Perindopril, but I'm still in constant muscle pain. I think what ever heart medication I'm on will have this side effect, will working out help my muscles?

[@Corkfish1]

If you have existing heart disease I would take this gentlemans advice with a grain of salt. Each situation is different

[@jamesgordon8867]

So what do we do to stop arterial damage?

[@paulasusan63]

Where can we get a copy of this study please?