Podcast: Statins Part I

[@WisconsinWanderer]

When I was on a statin I couldn’t do squats or get up without pulling myself up! So I quit them and went totally vegan. Leg strength back along with many other benefits

[@hnajee]

Thanks Doc for the enlightenment. I quit taking pills because I am tired of taking pills. I just eat healthy

[@Blessing927NJ]

You are God sent, Dr. Greger! Thank you so much for all you do!

[@richardtidwell4361]

Dr Greger You used the words My Body My Choice during your discussion of Statin risks... but my primary care Dr told me that I was going to take Atorvastatin ,"Or I will not be your doctor anymore." I am looking for a better Dr now.

[@disaj7460]

What a conundrum...do we value free will (based on 100% transparency & truth) if it means many will reject treatment, leading to many folks losing their lives? Boy, the healthy lifestyle changes are really continuing to look very, very appealing! Cheers for this vid, Doc! Be safe, be well, be blessed! 🕊

[@g99se9]

I was on a statin for 3 months. A year later my A1C is in the 6’s and I’m off statins and on metformin and Losartan. Dr Gregor should do a video on the synergy between metformin, statins, and Losartan.

[@g99se9]

I neglected to add that I had a stroke, and was deep into metabolic syndrome. Since then I lost 50 lbs and eat mostly plants and nuts.

[@ehendriks3328]

Studies may suggest low levels of statin intolerance because people with histories of statin intolerance are excluded from some studies. In fact, studies with single-blinded statin run-in phases often exclude patients experiencing muscle-related symptoms or CK elevations. Also, we know that patients who tend to be at risk for developing muscle-related symptoms (e.g., women, the elderly) are underrepresented in randomized controlled trials.

[@jenniferloretto5939]

I got a rip in my left calf muscle due to statins. Evil drug.

[@kellyclover5953]

Statins are based on the wrong concept. Cholesterol is not the real problem anyway. The real problem is too many LDL particles, not excessive cholesterol. Greed for money is the main reason why so many statins are prescribed.

[@adiposerex5150]

Nice tie and video.

[@randythurman1670]

Statins were like poison for me. Severe muscle pain, mood change, etc. I think the risks far outweigh the benefits. Check out Dr. Hyman's pod cast on the same subject. " DrFarmacy"

[@suzannekuperhand9370]

Thx that is informative I would like to add if people are taking statins for a long time , can ask their doctor to do a calcium score of their arteries and a glucose intolerance. If plaques are present it is depend on what kind of plaques? And these test should be done routinely to compare the health of your arteries. Dr Geiger I love your podcasts and your books.

[@mariadoloresgarcia7779]

POR FAVOR! En español!!!!

[@jamesc7277]

La mayoría de sus videos sí tienen subtitulos en español…y varias otras lenguas. Quizás viene.

[@NutritionFactsOrg]

Mismo contenido en español: nutritionfacts.org/es/video/quien-deberia-tomar-estatinas nutritionfacts.org/es/video/nos-estan-enganando-los-medicos-sobre-los-riesgos-y-beneficios-de-las-estatinas/

[@MarcyMMM]

The new drug Inclisiran, not FDA approved yet, is very promising. It interrupts the production of PCSK9 which in tern lowers cholesterol by half. NO side effects found thus far, therefore no risk.

[@eelkeaptroot1393]

I think the biggest problem with cholesterol medication is that once people take those pills all other lifestyle factors go out the door, maintaining a healthy weight, lowering saturated fat or even the intake of animmal foods...

[@mikedonnarumma5337]

take it every second day, it stops the side effects,

[@Oneironaut9]

"if patients were fully informed people would die."? I'm not understanding what he means at the end.

[@johnlangston4108]

If patients fully understood that there is not much benefit to these drugs then they would quit taking them. However, because of this mass quitting of the drug the absolute number of heart attacks and strokes would go up, even though your individual risk remains low. It’s a big picture numbers analysis.

[@djmoulton1558]

I didn't understand any of the numbers thrown out in this podcast. This form of information does not clear up anything for me. It increases confusion.

[@alane3983]

Bummer

[@gzmz1993]

It’s information for you to make your own decision.

[@djmoulton1558]

I would have to understand it before it is useful to me.

[@mikedonnarumma5337]

@@djmoulton1558 i agree

[@djmoulton1558]

Creative accounting games with numbers does not a scientific argument make.

[@gzmz1993]

So if I only have high cholesterol and no other co morbidity and I’m willing to risk dementia diabetes soar muscles laziness just to name a few of the side effects , everyone should read the list that no one can find.; then I don’t need statins.