Ep:385 REPLACE STATINS WITH THIS FDA-APPROVED PLAQUE STABILIZER

[@4406bbldb]

I’m a 77 low carb that has survived his first 70 years. I backed out of the new Type 2 diagnosis and lost 85 lbs and ride an electric unicycle or walk around all the time. No problem doing research and fixing my own self. Great video’s as usual.

[@ShoppingEmail-dr1fs]

good for you!

[@williammckenney3590]

I used to suffer from gout, I didn’t eat beef for many years, colchicine was the only thing that helped me with flare ups. Once I realized it was the fructose I stopped suffering on a regular basis. I’ve been eating carnivore for over two years, never felt better, too many issues to mention that gone now.

[@marimercy14]

Just an FYI...Activated charcoal helps gout

[@DonCurrier]

@@marimercy14 So does the carnivore diet. I know. I'm a carnivore who had gout. It is now gone on a carnivore diet.

[@standingbear998]

they blame meat for everything to keep you unhealthy and on pills for life.

[@davidanderson8469]

That sounds boring but it's working.

[@hankhalbert6542]

Fructose?

[@We-Fly-Soon_Sister]

I'm a 65 year old woman. I put myself on the diet back in November of last year and I have lost 80 lb so far I have my cholesterol is normal my LDL is only a few points away from being normal all I did was stop eating all fast food, all junk food. I have eliminated my sugar 90%. And I have lowered my carbs to only eating 10% of carbohydrates. I eat a lot of fruits a lot of vegetables, and I limit my meat intake as well. I eat a lot of eggs cheese I take good care of myself I'm not very mobile so I don't exercise a lot but it can be done with diet and you don't have to do it with drugs. My doctor wanted to put me on a Statin and I said no I'll be glad to do it with diet she didn't think I could do it and I proved her wrong so all you fat people out there or even the thin ones stop eating junk food stop eating sweets and sugar lower the carbohydrates and you won't have a problem

[@treespirit2000]

Eating a lot of cheese would be controversial, I think; but maybe okay if you have a really low level of carbs?

[@dianecourtney2724]

@@treespirit2000Fat is not the problem . Carbs are the problem. Read labels

[@theresetal219]

@@dianecourtney2724 if it's the wrong type of fat it absolutely is a problem - seed oils are not good

[@davidwright4271]

Eating bad fats, junk and fast foods, processed foods is not smart. I also don't eat eggs or cheese and get my calcium elsewhere. Exercise is also important. Use it or loose it.

[@natashab3412]

So glad you did They made both of my parents very ill I tired to get them not to Their docs both fought me on it

[@Malcolm-Achtman]

If the risk-lowering benefits of colchicine as quoted by Dr. Cywes (from the study) are 31% and 23%, we would want to know whether those are "relative" risk values or "absolute" risk values. Many of us are familiar with the way statins were promoted because they lowered your risk of an event by 36%. But that was a calculated "relative" risk number. The actual "absolute" risk reduction was about 1% or 2%, as Dr. David Diamond has eloquently illustrated in his KZbin videos.

[@robertcywes2966]

Excellent point. No smoke and mirrors here. Not a sales pitch and $ not a major factor

[@Malcolm-Achtman]

@@Xzyu2 Not sure what you mean by having an effect. Statins will certainly lower a person's total cholesterol and LDL-C values quite rapidly. If you are referring to side effects, such as muscle pain and weakness, that too can occur quite quickly with some people. If you are referring to memory loss, that could take years to show up (although sometimes it's sooner). If you are referring to increased arterial calcification from a statin, that effect would take more time. If you are referring to a person hitting himself or herself on the head and exclaiming, "You dummy, what were you thinking?" after going on a statin, that effect could take years for some people.

[@Malcolm-Achtman]

@@robertcywes2966 So you are saying the 31% and 23% reductions are "absolute" risk. I suppose I could verify that for myself by closely reading the study but in all honesty, I can't be bothered. On a quick glance I did see something about possible risk of liver damage and that was enough for me to stop reading the study.

[@billandpech]

BINGO!!! Also, I'm certain that treatment though a ketogenic diet like Carnivore has over a 20% absolute be risk and is 80% effective in eliminating soft plaque. Carnivore often increases cholesterol, but other videos explain why that's not a large concern while on the diet.

[@wadehampton1737]

@@Malcolm-Achtman I understand your position. We've been lied to so many times over profit driven Pharma. Yet there is no real profit here, just scientific study....and quite respectable studies at that. I expect there will be some new, expensive Colchicine-ish med that is created for heart disease patients, at some point; but the study concerns just pure colchicine and no one holds a patent on that. Walking away from all medication just because we have been fooled by some in the past is like swearing off all women because some were unfaithful to you. You might miss some good things. I think this girl holds some promise......

[@joystone5793]

I know (personally) the benefit of colchicine for joint inflammation, and have read that it is a drug of choice for pericarditis. However, so much of your information (about amyloid formation, double benefit of aspirin and colchicine, decrease risk of kidney strokes, etc) is all new to me. I really appreciate your information. Thank you for taking the time to teach.

[@gwb8445]

Good info I am 66 years old. CAC score ZERO. Been strict carnivore for 5-years. Take no prescription drugs. Life is great! 🤓

[@Hanover-ek4jy]

When was your last colonoscopy?

[@58DamagedGoods]

@@Hanover-ek4jyI’ve been carni for over 9 years. Had a colonoscopy earlier this year. All good @ 66 yrs old. Blood work solid numbers as well. Trust the science.

[@GDe-gi1kz]

Fool cac score is nothing, do angiography graphy

[@sgill4833]

Cac is late stage detection. Won't pick up soft plaque, only hard plaque.

[@debbiesharp9722]

Wow thanks for the great example

[@datanation17]

Hello Doctor: because I experienced a tia and found out by accident that required a cat scan w+w/o contrast, atherosclerosis and another a word were discovered. As a result and my determination to correct myself, I found out about keto and carnivore lifestyles. Not smoking, no sugar in my diet and I am learning and practicing via trial and error to get my body into ketosis. I recently discovered your channel.

[@robertcywes2966]

Excellent

[@David-hp9tr]

Thanks Robert for bringing this up. Colchicine has recently been advised ,unfortunately in addition to not instead of the the new expensive cholesterol lowering drugs. See I do really watch you.. David Nabert, MD

[@robertcywes2966]

Ha. Hi David!! Yup. But do not have to be prescribed together

[@robertcywes2966]

This episode all thanks to you

[@tomdixon1213]

Wow, an MD willing to be educated. I salute you sir.

[@misilen24]

The side effects of cochicine seems to quite serious. The same problems as that of statins.

[@wadehampton1737]

Thank you Dr Cywes for bringing this potentially huge change in CAD treatment more into the public eye. To those who take the time to research the thorough study by respected research medicine, of Colchicine for CAD, it is obviously a major development.........and we had it all along.🙂

[@Joe_Zajac]

Thanks, Doc! My cardiologist actually suggested Colchicine yesterday after I told him inflammation is my issue, not my LDL cholesterol. I had never heard of colchicine before and then today this video popped up! That’s what I call timely. With a CAC score of 0 and a reduction of small particle LDL from 2400 to 1400 after doing carnivore for a year, I told him I’d rather stay off the meds and he agreed. I expect my labs in Jan 2025 will show improvement without meds, but now I know there are options other than statins.

[@DCGreenZone]

Serrapeptase.

[@rinohunter6190]

Nattokinase or both serrapeptase + Nattokinase

[@wendellrider1212]

You are right. Statins SUCK!!

[@Mamaohhh04]

Citrus bergamot.

[@robertcywes2966]

0 CAC means no meds needed

[@fiddlerJohn]

17:30 "so hsCRP a mark of inflammation is more predictive of cardiovascular death than LDL ." High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is a marker of inflammation that predicts incident myocardial infarction, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, and sudden cardiac death

[@Kjuken69]

LDL VARY ALL THE TIME, You HAVE NO CONSTANT LDL PARTICLE NR! ONE THING IS CERTAIN A LOW NR ARE NOT GOOD AT ALL! A LDL PARTICLE NR OFF ABOUT 150-200 MG/DL IS GREAT! And a total particle nr of 300 it's just fine!

[@bernieyorke6356]

Thank you for this information including the paper it’s based on. I will be sure my cardiologist gets this as I’ve been reamed out for refusing statins

[@FreeGirl9608]

I had my former cardiologist officially fire me and refuse to treat me over the statin issue.

[@bakinglady1009]

Me too.

[@sydnidowney3598]

ME TOO.

[@MrMannyboy329]

I know about colchicine, I get the gout but I didn’t know about using colchicine for inflammation.

[@robertcywes2966]

Yes u do....gout inflammation

[@jomitchell2623]

@@robertcywes2966He said he’s had gout and knows about the inflammation from that. He didn’t know about using colchicine being used for that!

[@pmatteson7322]

FDA has approved risky and harmful products so claiming something "FDA approved" does not deliver much confidence. Appreciate the statin alternative information.

[@skinnydee1886]

P Matteson, Exactly!

[@DCGreenZone]

@@pmatteson7322 The FDA will not "Evaluate" the very statements they know are true. They are in favor of chemicals of nutrition, they are not to be trusted.

[@WalkingOneLegAtATime]

Came here to say the exact same thing…FDA approved just makes me laugh now

[@skinnydee1886]

@@WalkingOneLegAtATime Just hearing the name FDA scared me!

[@wadehampton1737]

It's not just approved by the FDA. It has shown amazing effectiveness AND safety for atherosclerosis by at least two large, long term studies and a number of smaller ones. It's NOT being pushed by Pharma because it is a old drug. It's just shown to be so effective, the FDA couldn't ignore it. Don't like meds? Don't take them. I wonder in a large scientific study, what the percentage would be in reducing heart attacks for heart patients would be on diet alone..... ot even with exercise added. 31% drop is a pretty high bar if you ask me.

[@IamKlaus007]

Given their track record, exactly how is FDA "approval" trustworthy? We really do need a REAL FDA that ISN'T approving all kind of toxic chemicals "fit for human consumption". The very least the present FDA could do is mandate accurate warnings to go on food labels to ensure the customer is fully informed. Only they DON'T. WHY don't they?

[@Abbie7301]

WHY-Because they are funded by Big Pharma!

[@katewaterbaby]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@TT-y1b]

Because the FDA is working with the pharmaceutical and food companies to keep us fat and sick until they get all our money… then they send you home to die.

[@rmolynea5108]

Thanks!

[@bakinglady1009]

WOW! FIRST time I have seen you, Dr. You said exactly what I tell everyone about every dr that I have seen...."you need a statin". They do everything but shove it down my throat themselves. I am 72, I do have pretty high total cholesterol but LOW triglycerides and a fairly high HDL ....78. But my ldl which I am tired of hearing is high. I asked my cardiologist about niacin the first time I saw him...." not enough studies for that"....I REFUSE a statin so he tells me that if I have a heart attack he is putting me on a statin. I am now trying red yeast rice with COQ10 and Niacin. Then my PCP is on my case and orders me Zetia...I haven't take a one of those either. There has to be a way without the statin. I agree that it is about the money as well. Thank you for this video....I nearly jumped up for joy when I heard you!

[@debbieolson5348]

Watched Another doctor explainimg Cholesterol. Small density particles are not good and are formed with both high tricylc. And

[@arubaga]

You seem to be a lean mass hyper responder. Eating 2 pieces of toast at dinner starting a week prior to lipid test could drop your LDL score.

[@bakinglady1009]

​@@arubagahow does that work?

[@bakinglady1009]

​@@arubagahyper? Only pissed when doctors wont try anything but that which makes them money!!

[@arubaga]

@@bakinglady1009 LMHR is low BMI, low triglycerides, high HDL, and high LDL. LMHR’s lipid system is always active, so you need to quiet it down prior to lipid test.

[@dirkmoolman]

Before carnivore i used to take this, and also another prescription medication, for Gout. I am now more than 2 years carnivore, no more Gout, no more medication.

[@reguladhedhi]

Would you br willing what "type" of Carnivore diet you are following? Meat (Fat) only w/nature carbs (Fresh fruit &Vegetables), Meat/Dairy (Fat) no Fruit but vegetables, or anything else. Congrats btw for the self-healing and abandoning any medications!🎉

[@dirkmoolman]

@reguladhedhi I've been eating meat only for over 2 years now. And I only drink water. No dairy. Mostly beef, pork, and water. And my body is still changing and getting stronger.

[@petertownsend252]

Me too. I am now 60 with a history of chronic severe gout and high uric acid first diagnosed at age 24. I was taking allopurinol at the maximum daily dose (800 mg/day) and gout had become refractory (no longer responding to treatment). At age 55 started a low carb diet for reasons I thought had no relationship to gout (pre-diabetes). 30 year history of chronic severe gout immediately went into remission when I started the low carb diet. Over the course of several months I weaned myself off allopurinol with no gout flares. I am now 5 years gout free and 4 years OMAD. I started a very low carb ketovore diet about 2 years ago. I had a CAC scan 6 months ago with a plaque score of 181. PCP freaked out and wanted to put me on high dose statin in response to 181 CAC score. Odd thing is, the PCP only prescribed the CAC test at my insistence. He claimed it was of no value and insurance would not pay for it. Prior to the CAC test results, he was 100% comfortable with my lipid blood work, which showed 121 LDL, 90 HDL, and 37 Triglycerides. NMR lipoprofile is very good with a LP-IR Insulin Resistance score

[@Jayla-dj2gj]

@@petertownsend252 I had one of the worst gout attacks since being ketovore for 6 months. 20gms of carbs or less mostly from avocado or dairy. I hope that was the last.

[@Malcolm-Achtman]

@@petertownsend252 It is recognized that endurance athletes (like you) sometimes build calcified arterial plaque. Probably a response to prolonged physical stress. A statin won't help you. Easing up on your exertion might be something to consider (in my opinion). Also, Dr. Al Sears talks a lot about the harm of prolonged cardio exertion in his excellent 2010 book entitled, "P.A.C.E. The 12-minute Fitness Revolution." He explains why short bursts of exercise are superior and safer for you. When I was your age my CAC score was 479. I remember when I went for the test I was told that a runner had just got his CAC score done the day before and it was very high. I remember thinking, wow if an athlete has a high score, I wonder what mine will be? Turns out endurance running may have been his problem (if you believe Dr. Al Sears and other sources that have described the cardiovascular risks associated with long, cardio activity).

[@meatdog]

For me, this has been thr most informative and helpful lecture . I had extensive blood work done last week and the lab did NOT do a Uric Acid and I'm so pissed about that omission, it was ordered. But it's too late to get them to do it without another blood draw. Next week my CAC Score test will occur.

[@alimccoy9132]

I just found a new hospital that states they will follow what the patient says. "Our healthcare is ours to decide", they say. You can even refuse what ever you decide and not be gas-lighted! I found this in the intake papers and it is shocking, but OH, so hopeful.

[@survivormary1126]

What Hospital?

[@leetalbot7025]

Where??

[@angelinesarol5616]

GREAT INFO I I M RECOVERING FROM A STROKE 3 MONTHS AGO IN FULL RECOVERY NOW ILL LET MY DR KNOW TOMORROW LETS SEE WHAT HE THINKS

[@robertcywes2966]

Change diet too

[@dhickman4570]

Did he say yes?

[@mrpickle23]

what happened.. any updates?

[@fhaneke]

Recommended by a former chemist friend. God Bless this Doctor in the truest sense of the word for this very possibly life saving information!

[@BarbByArt]

FYI My “closed Captions” quotes you as saying “Culture Scene” 😾 I googled “Drug Culture Scene” to find Colchicine! TYVM! Ive refused Statins so now will ASK my PC about *Colchichine* Next Ck Up - when I will ask for CAC As well - 76 yr old carnivore(😏mostly)

[@PaulaZF]

I turned on the closed captions to figure out the name of the drug. It said culture screen!! Thank you!!

[@shepirate]

God Bless you for explaining this! I have all the markers, and when I tell the doctor, they either ignore the problem or tell me, "Everyone has inflammation" eat more blueberries. I have an appointment with an endocrinologist next month and plan to share your video with him. I figure a specialist will take the time to learn what you're sharing, if they're unaware. Thanks again!

[@JamesBond-zd5jx]

You’ll be wrong about those specialists in 90 percent of cases. The specialists are the ones Big Pharma focuses on the hardest. There are a few good doctors out there but they are very hard to find.

[@arwenhardy1995]

Thank you for the enlightenment. Job well- done. 👍🙏💖

[@teresamendes9329]

Fabulous information. You are my hero. Thank you dr. Cywes. (I have FH along with my father, sisters, children and nefews - you can imagine the pressure for taking statins, pcsk9, the whole 9 yards)

[@Malcolm-Achtman]

I won't go into a lot of detail here except to say that after I transitioned to a more animal-based diet my hsCRP increased (used to be around 1.0 mg/L, now it's typically about 3 or 4), my ferritin values doubled (from about 120 to 240 ug/L), but my uric acid value has decreased considerably (from 5.9 mg/dL down to 4.5 mg/dL).

[@user-SgHDr217]

What are your thoughts on NAC, N-acetyl cysteine?

[@DK-pr9ny]

Good luck finding a doctor that is willing to replace a statin with colchicine..

[@gaexavier2644]

😅 yeah, they'll not want that!

[@JUSLUKING]

pharm controls the doctors, and Medicare patients

[@brucebear1]

Now 76 years old. I had a cardiologist that was adamant that I should go on Statins. He prescribed a high-dose statin. I had some troubling symptoms (leg pain, "brain fog", etc.) but he was unchanging. I went to another cardiologist who stated that a low dose statin might give less side-effect issues but provide some anti-inflammation benefits. I tried that one. The leg pain was resolved, but the brain fog - while reduced - remained (if I wanted to call the car dealer to set up a service appointment, I had to open the website, write the number down on a piece of paper, and then enter the number on my phone -- I couldn't remember a phone number for 20 seconds.) I discussed this with the second cardiologist and he agreed to take me off the statin, prescribed "ezitimibe" (spelling???), and agreed a series of monitoring visits. Within 6-8 weeks, all the statin side effects were gone. My triglycerides are approx. 70, and HDL and LDL numbers are OK -- not great, but OK. You can find a doc who is reasonable about statins, if one isn't willing to work with you, walk out.

[@survivormary1126]

You can hire online doctors that write actual real scripts like I did for Ivermectin. I think I paid about $70 and used GoodRx to fill it at CVS. Point also is if one Doctor won't do it ask another, or get a new Doctor. You may want to politely tell them, I'm sorry if you an't I'll have to find someone who can. They work for you!

[@selap8682]

Exactly. They won’t do it. Look at ivermectin?

[@Oursgirl88]

This is great news. Wonder how my dr will see this.

[@simplecarnivore]

Most important vid youve done in a long time..Thanks Doc !!

[@robertcywes2966]

They're all good😂😂😂

[@simplecarnivore]

@@robertcywes2966 Yes they are.. post MI / Stent...Need to make an appointment with you.

[@reubenbautista8502]

Thank you Dr. appreciate the information and professionalism you sharing with us. 🙏🙏🙏

[@nancienordwick4169]

What about Tumeric, it's s anti inflammatory?

[@MaturePatriot]

Colchicine is over $5 a capsule in the USA. However colchicine tablets are $1 each.

[@rlmyles6181]

Where can I get it for $1 is the United States or out of the United States. You did not say You only said it was $5 a tablet in the United States and then you put for $1 but where can you get it for $1 You did not finish your statement. Incomplete.

[@toniu.5778]

@@rlmyles6181 @MaturePatrion was saying that the a CAPSULE is over $5. However, TABLETS are $1 each here, in the USA. Please read carefully what he said.

[@Bhatmann]

I checked GoodRX and it was about $30USD for 90 day supply.

[@conniedeatherage8222]

If colchicine is made from the crocus plant, is there an over the counter supplement that is safe to take? I have long standing (7 years) AFIB with many failed cardioversions and ablations. I've now been very strict Keto mostly Carnivore for 10 months but my PC wants to put me on a statin. I have declined that path of treatment but he has not mentioned colchicine. Would it be safe for me to add a saffron (crocus sativa) supplement?

[@linda-ks9pf]

Thanks for the information most helpful.

[@bradfordsimms715]

Outstanding presentation, off for a CAC test

[@RossWilliamsDC]

Can Colchichine be taken with Repatha for secondary prevention?

[@monnoo8221]

you are the goat, seriously :))) very reliable information in all episodes. And this one is very exciting, not because of the CVD though. as a biologist interested in pharmaclogy of plants i know the compound well, of course. I am absolutely amazed that colchicin is appearing here. Even moer that it got approved by the FDA for CVD, or gout. The interesting thing is that colchicine is known for arresting the cell cycle in a late stage. This is not dose dependent. Such i would epect it to appear as an anti-cancer drug. Yet, the use as an inflammatory drug is interesting with its background. any idea how those properties could be reconciled? Is it addressing SASP??? And why was not it used for patients with covid crisis??? question over questions....

[@barkingsquirrel7166]

It was used for Covid-19, but only in India and Pakistan (perhaps some other countries not sure). Apparently doctors there know the pharmacopeia and are resourceful.

[@robertcywes2966]

Such good questions!!! Shdve been a covid drug. Overdose is deadly tho. Cancer is mostly an insulin resistant inflammatory disorder...video coming up

[@poppy3026]

YOU STILL HAVE RESPECT FOR THE FDA WHILE THEY PUSH EXCITO-TOXINS IN THE USA ? MSG, FAKE SUGARS LIKE ASPARTAME , SULFITES , NITRITES/NITRATES , FOOD DYES, ALL THE PRESERVATIVES AND ANTI-CAKING CRAP LIKE ALUMINUM IN BOXED MIXES AND DEODORANTS ..... REALLY TRUST THESE PEOPLE ?

[@TRichmond1964]

I have a better plan; let's get the seed oils out of the nations food supply! let's increase the nitrous oxide in the blood vessels; let's get copper back in the food supply; put our Mitochondria back on line; and make FDA "approved" drugs really safe🤑🤣!

[@ShoppingEmail-dr1fs]

I don't consume any and I have high LDL on a healthy diet (very healthy).

[@brenttuttle7268]

Ironically....at my last visit with my cardiologist......when I refused Statins....again he offered to have me start colchicine. I told him I would research it and let him know. I was leaning towards starting it based on my research...now I'll call him and start it

[@GilmerJohn]

In general, when a doctor offers you a prescription, take it. You don't have to have it filled. You can decide whether or when you take it without further consultation.

[@MsRosenresli]

My CAC score is 0 but my apob is high and I have amyloid on my brain. So would colchicine be something I should do?

[@alexmohr739]

Are you saying this drug will help with Alzheimer's?

[@FreeGirl9608]

Dr. Cwyes actually supports a statin for a very narrow range of patients with specific presentation of CVD. it’s on another video he posted recently. He went through the research on it. I avoided stating until he walked through the research and I found out that I am one of the few who actually will benefit from a statin until my status improves. I made an appointment with him for this fall to have him take a look at all of my bloodwork and CAC score etc. I’ve never been offered colchicine but plan to ask my cardiologist about it. I wish I’d known 20 years ago what I know now about how to shut down inflammation and avoid CVD altogether! Though now I’m working hard to reverse it!

[@FreeGirl9608]

Dr. Cwyes actually supports a statin for a very narrow range of patients with specific presentation of CVD. it’s on another video he posted recently. He went through the research on it. I avoided stating until he walked through the research and I found out that I am one of the few who actually will benefit from a statin until my status improves. I made an appointment with him for this fall to have him take a look at all of my bloodwork and CAC score etc. I’ve never been offered colchicine but plan to ask my cardiologist about it. I wish I’d known 20 years ago what I know now about how to shut down inflammation and avoid CVD altogether! Though now I’m working hard to reverse it!

[@Truthseeker552]

Have used colchicine in the past to combat gout, but was told by doctor to be careful because it affects the kidney, not to mention it’s effect on supressing the immune system. In addition, how long can colchicine be used before it becomes dangerous?

[@yasim9435]

As per trial result published in 2020 “ Effect of Colchicine vs Standard Care on Cardiac and Inflammatory Biomarkers and Clinical Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized With Coronavirus Disease 2019. The GRECCO-19 Randomized Clinical Trial“ “No difference was observed in the primary biochemical end point (high-sensitivity troponin concentration), but patients in the colchicine group had a smaller increase in dimerized plasma fragment D compared with patients in the control group.” Which trial you based on your suggestion?

[@leonardleonardlove20]

I use to have to have a stent or 2 put in about every 3 yrs no matter how healthy I ate or how much I exercised,And 7 yrs ago I started taking Nattokinase on a empty stomach twice a day and took D3 & MK7-K2 with meals and have had no problems whatsoever with my lab work nearly perfect and feel great compared to all the Meds the Doctors had me on which I no longer take.

[@KarenEddinger]

@@leonardleonardlove20 I bought nattokinese but haven’t started it because I’m still in blood thinners. Once I’m past 6 months from my heart attacks d stent, I’m dropping the plastic and starting the nattokinese

[@toniu.5778]

How much Nattokinase do you take? It's recommended to take up to 200 mg. I've been taking it before bed on empty stomach for a few years but haven't seen any significant results.

[@KarenEddinger]

@@toniu.5778 I never started it because I'm on Plavix and baby aspirin. I'm starting on Niacin (with the flush) as soon as it arrives. As soon as I can go off the blood thinners, I plan on taking the Nattokinase.

[@Dowdyguy]

I was on colchicine temporarily after a surprise (thought I was having aheart attack), which was later called 'angina'. It was instantly debilitating andmy wife took me to the ER in a panic because all I could do was clutch at my chest. It was discontinued later, after a short course of the drug. Now, with a high cardiac calcium score, I'm wondering...

[@stephenduplantier2151]

Doc, how long is a good course of treatment with Colchicine? I have CAC plaque and CRP of 3. Can I keep up the .5mg until the CRP drops to .5 mg?

[@Roberto-cg2gr]

What is the effect of prolonged fasting with atherosclerosis?

[@hamstersniffer]

Colchicum autumnale (autumn crocus) or Gloriosa superba (flame lily)

[@AliciaandChili]

My mom used it for gout and has heart disease so maybe that’s why she is still alive at 89 yrs of age after a triple bypass 30 yrs ago

[@Andrew-li5oh]

You can mitigate insulin effects of low glycemic fruits with 5min body weight exercise (squats are best) immediately after consumption. Pushing the glucose into your muscles is the key!

[@Joe_Zajac]

Question, please. Does niacin help lowers cholesterol and reduce inflammation? My cardiologist suggested that as a supplement.

[@marywiggins7411]

Niacin can have reactions. I tried it, and had severe flushing, beet red skin, itching for hours. I stood in cold shower and cried it was so bad.

[@mjgrant1515]

you need to build up the amount VERY slowly or you will cry.

[@monnoo8221]

@@marywiggins7411 there is non-flushing niacin.

[@krisalexan8866]

The flushing is natural, nothing to be afraid of. The non-flushing type does not do the same job. The flushing type decreased my Lp(a) with 35% after only 3 months use.

[@Joe_Zajac]

Right. Flushing is REAL! About three weeks ago I started with 100mg and built up to 500mg. I still flush, but only for an hour and it’s not too bad. I’m wondering if anyone can confirm it contributes to lowering cholesterol because I’m not sure I want to lower it much. My cardiologist said it does but he also thinks ldl cholesterol are the bad guys, so I’m wondering if anyone has the data to back that up.

[@Piano-Love]

I am diagnosed with mild high blood presure and cholesterol. Am I soneone that would benefit from taking colchicine?

[@timprior6849]

Dr Cywes, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge regarding Colchicine as an alternative to statins. I had terrible leg pain and stop taking Crestor. Subsequently my cardiologist presented Lipitor instead. I decided not to take that either. My calcium score is 400 with 140 in the LAD. My cholesterol ratio is good. Tim

[@sassy2086]

Thank you for the information! I will run that past my Internal medicine doctor!

[@nutritioncoachjo]

Warning! MD's frown upon any supplements and only know about pharmaceutical drugs. Hopefully you have an open minded MD willing to listen.

[@Doc236]

I have prescribed colchicine since the 70's for acute gout and the side effects are problematic to say the least. It also interacts with MANY medications that the average heart patient may be on. Nausea, vomiting gastritis are commonly seen. Compared to a statin it is much less tolerated.

[@scarletohara6743]

Also not okay at all for [eople with kidney insufficiency

[@margaretsmith9637]

What dose do you prescribe?

[@knitnpaint]

Thank you

[@jimryan3401]

Thank you very much for this very informative video. I have been fighting my doctor about getting me off statin but he keeps on convincing me stay on it. There is no way after watching this video that I am going to let him change my mind.

[@pedroequis9396]

Would allopurinol (another gout medication) work as well as cholchicine especially in light of the lower dosing of allopurinol

[@stuartwilliams3052]

Carnivore 3 years now lost 45kgs off all meds at 64 years old no more doctors and no issues good doctors are hard to find but please listen to this one thank you Robert.

[@jillbetts1241]

Such a great piece of information. Thank you

[@tieiatalks]

I’m 50 and my total cholesterol is 120. Got a new primary care doctor and she asked what statin I was on and I told her ivermectin never taken one. She said “at your age? How’s your cholesterol so low?” I got a new doctor.

[@kevinbyrne3126]

You’re on an anti parasitic for cholesterol? How does that work?

[@sandym4317]

What's the brand & dosage are you on?

[@kevinbyrne3126]

@@tieiatalks whatever your cholesterol is it has nothing to do with Ivermectin. Nothing!

[@Birchsongsltd]

I'm 63 and vegan/vegetarian for over 40 years. I enjoy excellent health today and use no medication whatsoever. It's no mystery. People eat like shit and when you spend a lifetime consuming slaughtered animal flesh it has consequences. I'm 6' 2" 185 pounds and my BMI is dead on target BP as well.

[@oliveoil7642]

@@kevinbyrne3126 Ivermectin also works against inflammation!

[@teresaschellman3619]

I have gout and have never heard of it. Thank you

[@yasim9435]

The article in JACC Review “Low dose of colchicine for ..” concluded positive effect of colchicine with statins included in the treatment. The LoDoCo2 (Low Dose Colchicine Trial 2) study evaluated low-dose colchicine (0.5 mg po qd) for secondary prevention of coronary artery disease (CAD). It demonstrated a 31% reduction in ASCVD events among 5,522 patients with stable coronary disease and duration of trial was about +2 years . Which study and trial are you basing your recommendation to replace statins with colchicine? Is it based just on your experience or observations without control group comparison?

[@stevebobamerican8635]

FDA also approved Covid “vaccine”…

[@robertcywes2966]

FdA just about access

[@Geoff-nu5sz]

@@robertcywes2966yes and it’s an excellent vaccine, you MAGAt weirdos are scared of your own shadow

[@economicfreedom8591]

Very interesting information on the use of "re-purposed" pharmaceuticals! Colchicine was employed successfully by Dr. Shankara Chetty in South Africa for treating C19 patients. I wonder what Dr. Cywes thinks about the use of nattokinase instead of low-dose aspirin as a mild anticoagulant; and I wonder what he thinks about the use of low-dose naltrexone (e.g.,

[@MARIPILIPM]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VALUABLE INFO🙏🏻

[@Roberto-cg2gr]

Any research that colchicine in removing soft plaque and hard plaque?

[@robertcywes2966]

Anecdotal at best

[@Roberto-cg2gr]

@@robertcywes2966 Hope there will be RCT on colchicine funded by the citizens with and without prolonged fasting and effects on atherosclerosis

[@VeronicaClauzel]

Brilliant so glad I watch your episodes

[@paulasusan63]

I love this info! Thank you doc!!❤😊

[@stephanierushing4693]

Colchicine My doctor put me on REPATHA INJECTION and I stopped after becoming very sick both times. I take 5 mg of Crestor.

[@kathyrose6759]

any side effects of creator?my dr is putting me on this meds

[@XaqNautilus]

Granted FDA approved is much better than not FDA approved, it's still a very low bar to meet.

[@robertcywes2966]

Yup

[@poppy3026]

THATS HYSTERICAL SINCE THE FDA WAS PART OF THE DREAM TEAM FOR THE C-19 BS

[@henryhester1897]

I’m 72, have 1525 calcium score, c-reactive at .3, A1c Down to 6.2, ok echocardiogram, 81mm aspirin, crestor statin, plus Hydra for a 450 platelet level. LDL 120, triglycerides 90, white 8, red 6. Carnivore with light veg.

[@henryhester1897]

Correction m: LDL 101 triglycerides 60

[@donaldopie1006]

Any research will reveal that very sport orientated people distance swimming running will have a higher CAC score - I’m at 245 cac on the tread mill stress test the operator told me two triathletes in the next village had scores of 6000 CAC

[@debbiewassel3005]

Dr Cywes do you think allopurinol would give the same benefit as the colchicine?

[@donnajackson2961]

My cardiac calcium score is only 82 (up from 79 six years ago). Unfortunately, it’s all in my LAD. Dr. wants me on 10 mg rosuvastatin daily. Should I? Total cholesterol and LDL are only 3 points higher than “normal”. Great HDL and low triglycerides.

[@agfairfield8575]

Hey Donna, I “got my doc down to” 10 mg M/W/F of r-statin. Ha! But I still can’t bring myself to even take that amt, tbh.

[@avid6186]

How do insurance companies make money from more expensive drugs? I can understand big pharma being happy with that idea, but why insurance companies? Wouldñt they be better off paying for cheaper drugs?

[@katmackie778207]

I'm allergic to statins and take the generic form of Zedia. Doesn't work well

[@roseannallan4944]

I refused statins when the doctor tried to make me take a prescription for them she asked my why I told her I will go down the natural route with food and vitamins

[@pennep4554]

Statins cause my body to ache. I can’t even take red yeast rice. My doctor has me of Gemfibrozil. Will Colchicine cause body aches?

[@vapeking466]

I prefer nattokinase personally. I take 12000fu a day. 6000 before breakfast and 6000 before dinner. Its been shown to be far more effective than statins. I never even took the statin my dr prescribed. However I used to take low dose aspirin but have now stopped because thay say not to take aspirin and nattokinase together. I do believe its helping but have no proof yet. I believe it also has other benefits.

[@KarenEddinger]

@@vapeking466 did your numbers go down on nattokinese? Care to share?

[@JudgeGuns]

Hey Doctor Cywes!!! Please do a report on a and b cyclodextrins reducing plaque and prions! Thank You!

[@stephenduplantier2151]

Agree! We need that information

[@sjaron23]

You have done your job!

[@robertcywes2966]

😊

[@koogle612]

Im 57. Had a heart attack at 37 because I worked 7 days a week & drank more coffee to keep up. Im now on statins which I hear nothing but bad news about. I told my VA doctor I want off of them & he put me on a quarter of the original dose. This may be for me but what blood work numbers do I want to check to see if its the appropriate solution? Thank you.

[@tomdixon1213]

REad “Common Sense Labs”. I think Ken Berry MD is one of the authors.

[@maureenwilson6031]

Valuable information...thank you.

[@Mamaohhh04]

Citrus bergamot Statins are dangerous and don’t actually prevent much and instead offer a variety of horrible side effects

[@veronicaatkinson9306]

I just started this month taking citrus bergamot and prayerful this will work along with my dietary changes.

[@judithalbay8920]

​@@veronicaatkinson9306how are you taking it and how much do you take

[@tulsavol6653]

Brain fog side effect stopped soon after statin discontinued! Statin Rx is scam in my opinion.

[@jamesphasman3922]

Can/Does this med cause muscle soreness or deterioration of muscle?

[@dansternberg1512]

Would Reservatrol, or other supplements or herbs that do mitochondrial uncoupling, be better a choice than baby aspirin?

[@donnabosserman6090]

I am confused....if the calcification is the bodies fix for damages from smoking and a high carbohydrate diet. Why take a drug to keep the body from making the layers of cells that is considered as plaque. As if it was a bad thing. My way of thinking is to change your diet to a high fat meat based diet. Stay on it and have the doctor keep an eye on your CAC.( Apo a) I read is the marker for inflammation and damages.

[@monnoo8221]

@@donnabosserman6090 Cywes emphasized that nutrition is the first line of action. Colchicine is reducing inflammation, preventing overactivation of the immune system, such stabilizing existing plaques. Just to prevent a catastrophic failure/rupture. And, CAC score measures the calcified ones, which does NOT mean that you would without soft plaques and a lot or injuries. For that measure the LP(a)

[@idostuff-nf9pc]

HOW DO I FIND A DR LIKE YOU IN MY AREA.. serious question? I'm located in Meridian, ID. My cardiologist has been working with me.. mostly thru PA's.. I went off statins years ago due to the controversy mentioned. This PA strongly suggested I go back on a statin and baby aspirin. I have plaque in my heart arteries and my uric acid is a bit over 8 and elevated cholesterol. BTW, I started an entry level KETO this morning. I'm 84 and too obese.. Now, I've found you. Thanks

[@tedrick4713]

Excellent, thank you.

[@suemonroe4047]

My CAC was 29 and revealed a dilated ascending aorta. My cholesterol is normal ranges. My UA is 3.9 I have never had a cadiac event. My cardiologist wants me on lipitor and low aspirin. Would colechicine benefit me?

[@tammyteej861]

Do not use a statin. If Lauren cholesterol is your doctors goal, there are safer ways, such as using niacin and an aspirin.(aspirin reduces the flushing symptoms of niacin.)

[@robertcywes2966]

Can't opine here. Set up a consult

[@suemonroe4047]

​@@robertcywes2966 I tried. I asked to be on your list.

[@BethyKable]

Plant based medicine is always the best alternative

[@jamesalles139]

Always for everybody? That sounds like proselytizing by the _Seventh Day Adventist Church._ In the U.S., their lobbying efforts are *un-constitutional.*

[@davidanderson8469]

Not necessarily. Plants have never been proven for cancer therapy.

[@johnnafarrell3336]

Fact! I told my cardiologist he should be ashamed of himself! For pushing this drug!

[@matthewhunter6421]

You're announcing your stupidity?

[@jennieboothe7953]

I approached my doctor about colchicine it was an absolute NO. Where do I go from here. I am on carnivore diet. Doing well on it.

[@jimhardesty6577]

I know where I would go... to another doctor!

[@robertsmythe8895]

Try Canadian pharmacy

[@Soliaipix]

How about COQ10 and/or Ubiqitol, by itself, without statins? Is colchicine equivalent to COQ10?

[@chrisneethling1882]

Should one take a low dose Colchisine indefinately, for elevated LDL and gout? Of course, assuming one goes on or stays on a low carb diet.

[@sspicer549]

Isn't colchicine hard on the stomach? A lot of elderly people have sensitive digestion.

[@robertcywes2966]

Not at low dose

[@pichler1508]

God bless you.

[@luannianke8110]

Saw my card yesterday for AF f/u. Colchicine was not mentioned only statin or similar for LDL of 232. Declined again.

[@charlesclifton1006]

Brilliant

[@Tmanaz480]

No, but being FDA approved means docs can prescribe it. Would you rather it not be approved?