On a Statin? WATCH THIS…

[@00BeesKnees00]

The muscle pain from statins can be extreme. It crippled my mother so badly I had to cook and clean for her. Many people on statins don't tell the doctor about it, they don't know, thinking the aches are a normal part of aging. The doc put her off the statins for a week, the pain immediately went away and she's running around like she's 20 years younger.

[@labellauk]

Statins are aggressively introduced by most doctors including mine. I was forced to take it because he said my cholesterol is high. After a few months I was in pain & had to ask him what was wrong as I was pain free before I started statin. He never mention COQ10. I had to find out myself by watching some videos on KZbin including this one. I stopped statin without permission from my dr to save myself from pain.

[@Jessica-tz5cl]

Right, my doctor never told me to take cq10 n my cholesterol wasn’t even that high 210 the cardiologist was like why did he give you that

[@sheilamore3261]

It’s your body they try to put me on Staten no way that’s the stuff I’ve heard nothing but bad people have organs going bad too much calcium in their bones and muscles just really bad bad side effects my brother took it for a while he was in so much pain he stopped taking it he told him no way I not taking that crap and now he don’t have that problem anymore he said if he kept taking it he feel like he was gonna die I wouldn’t take that crap just get on the keto diet and you can take Nattokinase and it has K2in it that’s what I’m taking because I recently had a stroke

[@alanapiro7179]

Don't refuse because they put you on a list. Except the refills & throw them away!

[@brendalarson7406]

You weren't forced, and you don't need permission; that's absurd

[@sharonmitchel1377]

@@alanapiro7179 i’m afraid of this “list” issue since I refused osteoporosis drugs. I refused statins for 5 years.

[@velmataylor1798]

I’ve been following a Keto diet since May. Stopped taking the statin after I lost 10 lbs and now lost 30 lbs. Only 6 lbs to go but already happy with clothing size and energy levels and clarity.

[@broadsword6650]

I was obese and was put on blood pressure meds and statins. The statins caused bad pain in my hips, making it very uncomfortable to lie down in bed. The BP meds (and probably the statins too) contributed to me suffering acute necrotising pancreatitis, which nearly killed me and left me with T2D. After that I refused further statins and other meds and went on to the keto diet. I lost more that 90lbs. My blood pressure is normal. I’m no longer obese. I’m fitter than I have ever been. These treatments are based on bad science and a misunderstanding of the medical processes at work. They treat the symptoms, not the base problem, which in my case was obesity, insulin resistance and, mostly, a bad diet ( even though I ate what dieticians recommended!)

[@tierabaz3718]

What does T2D stand for ?????

[@rkphibb]

@@tierabaz3718 Type 2 diabetes

[@whitegraymatters6654]

Congratulations on your recovery!

[@jimbeaver27]

the health industry is trying to keep you alive until you retire, after that your pancreas will ensure no further pension collection - PS getting obese was part of their plan too

[@jgregorygraves5792]

Thank you for sharing your experience so that we may benefit from such data.

[@listenwell5340]

Stopped taking Atorvastatin two weeks ago after hearing may anecdotes and a few KZbin videos about the side effects. The muscle pain I had throughout my body has decreased 90% and my mind is much more clear. Thank You Dr. Berg for the great info you are providing.

[@MReza-nq3pd]

What mg and for how long were you taking it?

[@eyeYQ2]

NOW get your body on the healthy trac and repair the damage done : )

[@listenwell5340]

@@MReza-nq3pd 10 MG for about two years. I didn't have any bad cholesterol but being 66 then she wanted to make sure I didn't have an incidents. I'll be talking with her.

[@listenwell5340]

@@eyeYQ2 Thank you, surprising how just two weeks off them is so different..

[@eyeYQ2]

@@listenwell5340 My DH was on Lipitor for OVER ten years, but he's doing very well now...Protein drinks too...collagen powder...

[@bruceg1845]

my HMO doc tried twice to get me on statins, I said no. That was a couple years ago, and I'm fine, eating right , IM. and I don't fear cholesterol like they want you to

[@honedrazorblade]

This has been an eye opener, my wife is on statins and this is God send. Thank you Dr. Berg

[@dsanti4069]

Doctors make a ton of money when prescribing this . Ever wonder why holistic doctors are not cover by insurance . They want you sick and dependent on drugs . It’s business

[@luciavasile2895]

Yes...i agree

[@br0wn5huga]

From what I understood Coq10 isn’t covered by insurance. I have to pay out of pocket

[@pallavisreetambraparni6995]

Yes. I agree. They want u sick

[@pallavisreetambraparni6995]

I am 46 and think I made a smart decision this time not to have a pcp or an internist because I don't trust them. I am going to take my health into my own hands.

[@pallavisreetambraparni6995]

I have moved to a new city from where I previously used to live and I have taken health insurance but I have decided NOT to get a pcp or an internist.

[@10250Axis2]

I had a mild stroke. The doctor put me on statins and blood thinners. It about finished me off. I called the doctors office and told them of my side effects of which included severe dizziness and falling frequently. They messaged me back and told me to quit the medicines and cancelled my next appointments! I am 70 years old and a retired RN. I have never had an appointment canceled or known any doctor I worked for cancel an appointment of a patient. But I should have sent him a thank you card🥳. It’s been almost a year and I’m taking the CoQ10 and doing the healthy route. I have not fallen any in months. I am walking well and feeling is back almost prestroke level. I feel pretty good. Love you Dr. Berg. You are a real doctor who understands the functions of the body. 💕

[@rosiej9231]

So basically your doctor fired you for having adverse effects because he had no idea what else to do for you. So bad.

[@cjcj6945]

Divine intervention😉😇

[@olivierplayer1633]

stay clean natural and healty .dont take poison !

[@d.tr6176]

Doctors are not what they used to be, are they?

[@d.tr6176]

@@rosiej9231 That's how I read it.

[@videolabguy]

I was on statins. I took myself off. Here's why. They were giving me episodes of amnesia. AMNESIA! I would be driving and suddenly have no idea where I was, on my daily commute route! I would be in a meeting at work and could not recall anyone's name. People I had worked with for 11 years. I couldn't memorize anything. Not a good thing for an engineer. My IQ had to have dropped 20% or better. It was horrible. Worse than that, my blood cholesterol hadn't changed by one point! I told my doctor about these effects and she laughed at me and recommended seeing a psychologist! Needless to say, I have stopped ALL the poisons she had me on and I have not gone near another doctor since then. Five years and I am healthier than I have ever been.

[@sohailislam3416]

Not surprised since not only is cholestrol not bad we need more than our bodies produce, your nerves are by weight over 60% cholestrol and your brain is full of nerves. Infact the remedy for alzheimers and dementia is cholestorl and taking the extra antioxidant, selenium etc. Dr wallach cures his patients alzheimers and dementia by recommending them to eat 6 to 10 eggs a day or more depending on how bad there state is. He still alive rn, dr berg and his advice are actually along the same lines and hes cures his patients and alzheimers and dementia

[@cjcj6945]

Jokes on her lol😉 Glad to hear you took back personal control of your health!

[@cactusray3368]

I had a similar experience on statins, but my side effects were not quite as intense as yours were. My muscular side effects were pretty severe. I think of statins as poison and will never go back on them even though my doctor strongly thinks that I should.

[@sethpawlik]

You're lucky. Some people get symptoms like that and never fully recover.

[@HepCatJack]

It's frustrating to see doctors respond like that to concerns from a patient. I got the eye roll type of reaction and I could tell she was not listening. I found it harder to concentrate while on statins. She didn't believe they could cause dementia. I stopped taking them because of intense calf pains at night. Doctors apply a lot of pressure on their patients to put them on statins, I feel I'm dealing more with a pusher than a physician.

[@allenbishop9154]

I was on statins for many years, then I was diagnosed as a T2 diabetic and began the recommended regimen with meds with only moderate success. As I began to educate myself about T2 and researched the meds I was taking I discovered the statin was contributing to my increased blood glucose. Fast forward I began a keto regimen and after a few months decided to wean off the statin at least temporarily to see how much the statin affected my BG numbers. After seeing my numbers decrease by 15-20 points on average. I also noticed my general feeling of body aches and malaise went away, along with the migraine headaches I had suffered from for years, and as I thought back I never had a migraine until I started on statins. So I am no longer using the poison they are pushing, yes my total cholesterol is higher than the Dr. wants but my triglycerides are low, and HDL is higher than it has ever been. I have politely told my Dr. we can discuss so long as the conversation does not include statins. I am also free from meds for T2.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

Excellent!!! So happy for you. So glad you educated yourself and figured it out!👊

[@DeanKhater]

@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 Great

[@allenbishop9154]

@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 if it wasn't for this channel and others like it, I have no doubt I would not be this far down the road toward healing. #Keto4Life

[@anthonyadam7343]

Keto is incredible ....get your hands on MCT oil....take 1 teaspoon a day ...max 1 table spoon .it produces ketones in your liver = keto diet

[@olivierplayer1633]

i think you are wright ,statin have a contrary effect on the long term .dont take this poison !

[@fredlacroix6865]

years of statin destroyed my joints..got rid of it now on IF 2MAD supplementation & regular exercise instead of medication never felt so good in my life after then

[@fidelcatsro6948]

congratulations!

[@christinavanderschyff556]

Fred what is IF2MAD? I am suffering of overall joint pain and stiffness and with statins I could bearly walk 10 steps without huffing and puffing and leaning on a trolley or wall. I have only started doing keto and fasting. Feeling better but not quite there yet.

[@fredlacroix6865]

@@christinavanderschyff556 intermittent fasting w 2-meal-a-day eating pattern, also if you are trying to lose weight do a weekly caloric cycling..and replenish your Co-Q10 lost because of statin..statin is poison to our body..a naturally high cholesterol is normal as long as you cut on SUGAR and stop being insulin-resistant

[@MReza-nq3pd]

@@fredlacroix6865 How many mg a day was you taking? They say high cholesterol can cause heart attacks or stroke.

[@Rocketscientist66]

It‘s about time, bravo!!

[@nancyrahif8442]

My mom’s liver enzymes elevated insanely on statins in just one month. We had to stop the medication, hopefully she’ll go back to normal.

[@dandyd14441]

Nancy Rahif statin also elevated my liver enzymes and got FL after 4 days of taking this poison alley medication

[@jeannielum3929]

Thank you for this life-saving information. I was put on Atorvastatin last month due to high cholesterol. I've been on poison chemo pills (Tamoxifen & Arimedex) since 2013, and against the advice of my doctors I'm quitting that. I'll be 60 in February, but at the moment my body feels like it's a hundred with all the pain I'm experiencing in my legs. Thanks to you I will be visiting the pharmacy to get the co Q 10 and the fish oil. I wonder if Krill oil is just as good? I was so healthy before breast cancer came along and completely 'upset' my whole skeletal system. Thirty radiation treatments proved horror on my body. I was roller skating several times a week a mere two years ago and I do hope and pray that I'll be back on my roller skates one day soon... please pray for me all you precious Souls out there. My pain is unbelievable, but I'm doing the best I can. 😇😇😇

[@anacolon1142]

Someone recommended here to make sure the trademark "Kaneka" is on the label of the CoQ10. If not it isn't the real ubiquinol.....May the Lord who heals us from all diseases heal you. God bless you so much. ♡♡♡

[@vickieturner8688]

Jeannie, please check out TheTruthAboutCancer website. There are people who went through the whole surgery, chemo and radiation routine, only to have their oncologist tell them that they were going to die in short order, because their treatments didn't work! These people looked for natural alternatives. They are now healthy and alive 10, 15 and 20 years later!! I have their cancer series on a thumb drive. Starting today, they are beginning TheTruthAboutVaccines 10 episode series. It's free to watch, just sign up! Each episode is aired for 23 hours, then the next one starts. I've been watching these people for years. There are a lot of natural health doctors, researchers and survivors on their series. I always take LOTS of notes! ChrisBeatCancer is also a good website to visit! My prayers are with you, Jeannie! May God bless you with a perfectly healthy body!!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

sorry about this

[@kennydavis4285]

Praying for you!

[@pravinasings8098]

Tamoxifen is not chemo. "Tamoxifen blocks the actions of estrogen, a female hormone. Certain types of breast cancer require estrogen to grow. Tamoxifen is used to treat some types of

[@johankriel8883]

Congratulations on 4 million subscribers, on 13 October 2020 Dr Berg! Well deserved!🏆👏👏🎈

[@fidelcatsro6948]

he did? when ? why you didnt inform me of this earlier?

[@SongbirdRanch2005]

It’s almost 7 mil now!

[@r.blakehole932]

Yeah, my blood pressure was verging high and, the FIRST thing suggested to me was statins. I said NOOOOOOOOOO! In fact I said NOOOOOOO several times. It took that long for the "doctor" to get my messaging. I lost some more weight for other reasons and, my blood pressure went down unsurprisingly. My respect for Doctors, also known as Big Pharma sales agents, is surprisingly low.

[@cynthiajosiej1833]

Dr. Berg, you are blessing to our society. God bless you.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

ameen

[@simplyfry]

Agreed ✅

[@mjordan5382]

well then you will also like bart kay

[@cynthiajosiej1833]

@@mjordan5382 Thank you for suggesting Bart Kay. 👍 I have not heard of him before. I will check his videos in KZbin.

[@RealityB]

Totally agree 👍

[@FrancisFurtak]

Dude, you are one of the best. I'm the kind of person that needs to know why I'm taking whatever I'm taking! You explain things in such detail and we really appreciate that. Something our doctors don't usually do! Thanks so much! FF

[@Drberg]

Glad to be of help then! Be well!

[@nadinesander5796]

​@@Drberg I am on station but my cholesterol is low Dr said do not stop developed overactive thyroid on pension now 64 still fit worked in CT scanner have list a lot of weight and muscle. Was 85kg before covid not vaxed left work just over a year at 79 , looking after mum dementia, now 65kg thyroid reducing awaiting 3mnt period to redo bloods. Pressure/pre diabetic but pressure is low 98-118/39 -68(average) is low but I am fine allergies B negative blood type

[@StayCoolKeto]

I wish my old mate listened to me about this stuff instead of the stupid doctor. now he's dead.. Doctors don't always know whats best

[@fidelcatsro6948]

condolences..need i say doctors are Legal drug dealers..

[@MindBodySoulOk]

I was on a statin for one week. After apologizing to all the people I lashed out at in Lipitor rage, I quit taking it. From fasting my Cholesterol is normal. They are keeping a lid on the Lipitor rage. Statins are dangerous as fk.

[@canonen100]

Same with my dad. His grandfather lived well into his 90s, and my dad was smart and fit until the doctors got a hold of him.

[@StayCoolKeto]

@@fidelcatsro6948 Thanks! sure seems like it!

[@StayCoolKeto]

@@MindBodySoulOk Glad your off them! Hope you continue to do well

[@overlander6117]

I have high cholesterol rate,yesterday my physician prescribed statin to me , luckily I didn’t have enough time to stop by the pharmacy to pick it up,and I will not ever. Thanks a lot Dr.Berg

[@judyfifield6941]

Thank you, you and others on KZbin helped me to quit statins through providing information that reinforced my decision by answering my questions. Your videos are now a part of my life I now live.

[@lorispenclor4406]

I’ve been on statins since 2016. I’m on 400 to 800 Coq10 a day. Currently experiencing muscle aches. I’m on my feet all day as I’m a cashier. I wear support socks and spend $150.00 every 5 months on shoes for work. My HDL is 78 and total cholesterol is under 200, triglycerides are 138. I’m contemplating taking myself off statins. I’m missing the energy that I need.

[@oldsingingstudentdougbillf1665]

We are all responsible for our own selves including health and fitness. I had a decent diet (mostly healthy) and was in good physical condition going to the gym at least four times a week, a mix of cardio and resistance training. I felt damn good overall! After a health check about 7 years ago I was informed that I had both high blood pressure and cholesterol. On my Dr advise I agreed to use statins for treatment, lowest doses for both. A few years later I had the kidney stone, going to the bathroom was virtually like water almost every time, and a few years later I started having very painful leg cramps. Four months ago I stopped taking statins completely. Results…no more stones (I hope) no diarrhea and no cramps. I’m also sleeping better, more sound but the same amount of time, about 6 hours, and I feel GREAT! Side note…no wife either, that might help!

[@bernardm2312]

I'm glad that you are living healthily and feeling so good. The medications we are prescribed often replace one health issue, that we may not even be aware of, with other very unwelcome ones.

[@castorkat4868]

yea. where's your cholesterol now ????

[@cwally1994]

My father has been on statins for years. Now has "dementia". Could barely stand up or walk. After months of arguing with my mother to stop taking the statin she finally gave in and over time he is getting his memory back and can get up and walk better. He doesnt sit there like a zombie all day. The doctors insist he be on it to prevent heart attack or stroke yet the Lipitor warning label states it does not prevent either. The pharmaceutical companies want one thing... your money. The doctors are trained by the pharmaceutical companies. The side effects of some drugs are devastating to the body. Do your research before taking these poisons and look into holistic ways to get better. The human body is very resilient, most times just needs a little push in the right direction.

[@Drberg]

Sorry to hear about the condition of your father. Hope his condition improves soon.

[@AdrianBota1]

Yes, I found out about this a year ago. I am taking 120 mg of CoQ10 per day ever since

[@hmpnet-fq2do]

For what Do you use Coenzyme Q10?

[@deanjohnson4597]

I was put on 20 mg atorvostatin and shortly after started getting essential tremors. Dr. Diagnosis was tennis elbow. Moved and new dr put me on 40 mg! Shortly after tremors got much worse. It got so bad I couldn’t carry a cup of coffee across room with both hands without spilling half a cup. I watched video similar to this and quit taking statins. Slowly started getting better . Been 90 days since I quit statins and tremors are almost gone.

[@timsweeney6832]

I stopped statins after two friends got statin induced myopathy. Which is irreversible. They are in tremendous pain now, and wish they had never been prescribed this dangerous drug that has never been shown to actually lower your risk of heart attacks. My cardiologist was on statins. I printed 70 pages of data on the danger of statins and gave it to him. He never looked at it. He died of a massive heart attack 6 months later. I feel much better now that I quit.

[@chevygirl69]

Hi... where did you find the pages of data... I was prescribed a statin, and I do not want to take it at all 😢...

[@psoneill813]

Did you quit cold turkey?

[@كيتومعمريم]

Congratulations Dr. Berg on 4 million subscribers! You deserve a billion subscribers! You are a genius, I love you so much!❤🎆🌷

[@darrylmusic7839]

I went totally Vegan when the Dr. wanted me on statins at age 61, Within 3 months when I did my blood work I was back to normal, I never went back to Keto because in my case that caused my high Cholesterol! I'm 65 now and still going strong

[@Herbie11]

Keto is bad but a vegan diet is deadly. Your hair will be dry and brittle, your skin will suffer, you'll have muscle wasting and you'll have that weird smell vegans all have. Trust me. Balance is the way to go.

[@cynthiajosiej1833]

Dr. Berg, talk about reversal of cortisol resistance... Your information and way of explaining is very very useful. ❤️😊

[@Drberg]

Hi! Thank you for the video suggestion. I will check with Dr. Berg about doing a video on this! Dr. Berg's Support Team.

[@Drberg]

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[@melissamarshall6691]

@@Drberg q q

[@Isobel31Swan]

My mother was prescribed statins for a short period and it made her violently ill; she could barely move. In the UK GPs prescribe it unnecessarily.

[@raymondpisani9637]

same problem all over the world

[@johndavis7944]

I've stopped taking altogether my prescribed Statin dosage and I feel much better without it. No more nights of horrid sleep, the gut health is almost back to normal and one less rattle.

[@knightdreams5037]

We need to come up with a new media that focus on the side effect of nowadays medicine. Yes, the trade of medicine is booming,without any kind of awareness.

[@lorenpriest7604]

I'm on statin, you've nailed my symptoms here. CO Q 10 Thank-you sir!!!😎

[@castorkat4868]

hope it works for you CoQ10 didn't do a damn thing for me ..Statins are giving me leg pain for years

[@AO-po8kc]

Just stop taking it .

[@michaelnemo7629]

I keep reading that statins cause MEMORY LOSS.

[@matgonsale9781]

Maybe our uncle Joe is taking too much 🤔

[@fidelcatsro6948]

thats a no brainer amigo! Cholestrol is needed by the brain very very very much! you block the cholestrol production, the brain loses its Intel-Celeron function! result---> downgraded to IntelAtom processor

[@MeatandTatersGaming54]

I took statins for years this is true, they also cause sexual dysfunction.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@@MeatandTatersGaming54 thats another no brainer, dr berg mentions in many videos cholestrol is vital for producing hormones including testosterone

[@MReza-nq3pd]

@@matgonsale9781 What is Trump Crime Family on?

[@bigkeoni6429]

I'm on 5mg of Crestor which is pretty much a baby does. However, it crushed my Cholesterol and brought it from 250 down to 140. I am type 2 but I just started brisk walking 90 minutes almost every night and I lost 20lbs. Gonna hop on the CoQ10 and when I loose the next 20lbs, I'm stopping the 5mg of Crestor.

[@athomewithmelissa]

I’m on 5 mg Creator too.I take it every other day and just had my labs done and everything is lowered.I also take 100mg of COQ10 and so far no muscle pain

[@maxibake9323]

I said No a year ago, & I still mean No now. They give them out like Smarties. 🔴⚪🔵 Grr. Thank you muchly for sharing this very important information with us all. Take care & stay safe everybody. ❤🙂🐶

[@fidelcatsro6948]

they still got smarties there in UK? we only see M&Ms here in Kittygystan

[@maxibake9323]

@@fidelcatsro6948 Yep, they're still a thing here. Stay safe Fidel. ❤🙂🐶

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@@maxibake9323 already had 13 assassination attempts on me and my cat.. im safe amigo!

[@sardot4960]

More like they give them out like DumDums. Dr. Berg didn't talk about what they do to cognitive function.

[@maxibake9323]

@@fidelcatsro6948 Oh my, that's bad fidel, but good that your OK. Take care. 👍🤗♥️🙂🐶

[@Sue_V]

I was on Simvistatin for about 5 years, and after seeing this video and a few others, I've stopped taking them. My main issue had been my triglycerides. I started going low carb, but really focused on eating cleaner, healthier foods more than anything. That and taking good quality supplements. Triglycerides were around 140, and last blood work I had which was in late January they were down to 75. My HDL (good cholesterol) went from 20 up to 46. My LDL is at 103.

[@athomewithmelissa]

@Sue V what kinds of foods are you eating that helped lower your triglycerides?

[@Sue_V]

@@athomewithmelissa I think the biggest thing, is I changed the oil I used for cooking. Instead of Canola I now use Ghee, EVOO and Avocado oil. I now use real butter instead of margarine. I read the labels on the food I buy. I've cut out anything that has Canola, Soybean oil and other bad oils in the ingredients on my salad dressing and mayo and other condiments. If you get a chance, subscribe to Flavcity with Bobby Parrish on here. He goes into a lot more detail on reading labels on the food people buy. Dr. Berg goes more into the medical side of things. I watch both channels faithfully to learn about labels and food, and also the medical and how food helps and hurts us.

[@jtnoodle]

@@athomewithmelissa with tri's, its more so the foods you DON'T consume that keeps them low. Sugar, corn syrup, fructose, including large servings of fruit and carbs will all raise them.

[@KKing55]

Dr. Berg ~ Low Cholesterol is more lethal than High Cholesterol. Can you do a Video on that, Please.

[@rosshickman2777]

I suffered with memory loss in my 40’s akin to Alzheimers when taking Statins Came off them and it all went away Doctor tried me on them again years later but within days I could not function I have since then refused Statins I’m realising that doctors are little more than drug salesmen for Big Pharma

[@tomtharos4440]

Pravastatin Right hand hurt so bad I couldn’t cut my Canadian Bacon. Can’t get to sleep. Was ordering some equipment, was asked an unrelated question and forgot I was ordering equipment. While briefing my boss at our weekly meeting I couldn’t remember some key details that I brief every week. I was mostly able to cover by using synonyms but couldn’t remember why there were 103 on station and not 104. There were 104 because I returned one to the manufacturer to fix defects. Got to the point I couldn’t write a complete sentence during meetings because my thumb hurt so bad I couldn’t hold my pen. Avastatin - took 1 week. couldn’t sleep, general aches and pains, forgot names of a niece and nephew during nightly prayers. Stopped immediately. Took a month to get my memory back.

[@stewartmorrison9453]

Statins almost paralyzed me. I took myself off them and everything eventually went back to normal. I had heart problems, felt like I was going to pass out at random times and never felt normal for even 1 hour. Videos including ones by Dr. Berg made me realize how dangerous the statin was and I'm so glad I stopped taking it. I wonder how bad it could have gotten if i didn't find out the dangers of statins...they're garbage!!! Keto also helped me tremendously. I lost 40 lbs and my A1C sugars are down to pre diabetes numbers in just 6 months. My sugars now stabalized at 4-5.5 every day and i never crash. P.s. I'm haven't taken any diabetic meds since 3 months after diagnosis.

[@wiltraudrichter2916]

3:45 😂🎉😢😮😮😅

[@bobbyadkins6983]

I started eating better in August of last year. I was on finofibrate for high triglycerides and Amlodipine 10mg. for high blood pressure. By October my bp med was reduced to 5mg. By the 9th of this month it was reduced to 2.5mg. I was taken off of finofibrate. I haven't taken the BP med for 12 days now and my BP is doing fine without it. I was weak and my legs felt heavy and like dragging. I felt like I had some kind of muscle disease. I am doing quite a bit better now that I'm off of it. I thank God for helping me make the changes!

[@tonypittsburgh9]

They lower cholesterol but the heart disease rate stays the same. Eat an organic apple a day and take fish oil

[@frankenz66]

Why an apple? AMPK?

[@fidelcatsro6948]

cod liver oil has bonus to fish oil and take Vit E - tocotrienols too

[@tonypittsburgh9]

Apple peels contain pectin which binds bile acids in your gut

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@@tonypittsburgh9 didnt know that!

[@DV-zv4ox]

Sadly most apples are gmo and are essentially natures candy. Surely there is another, less sugary option?

[@autumnrose6370]

My mom health declined when she started taking a statin drug.."POISON"..My mom could barely walk her muscles stiffed and her brain 🧠 slow. She is off the drug.. praying to find CO-Q10 to help her get back 9n track. Thank you for sharing

[@cwally1994]

How is your mom's health after stopping statins?

[@nikosniko7092]

Would you recommend the reduced form of Co Q 10- Ubiquinol which is better absorbed for the elderly ..? Thanks doc! Cheers from Melbourne

[@dlg5485]

Ubiquinol is the ONLY form of CoQ10 that older people should take, as it is the same form that occurs naturally in the body. As we age, we are not able to convert the oxidized form (ubiquinone) as efficiently as when we are young. Personally, I don't think anyone should bother with the oxidized form. Ubiquinol is more expensive, but it's worth the cost to get the far superior absorption. Be sure to look for the "Kaneka" trademark on the ingredients label. If you don't see that word, it's not real ubiquinol.

[@nikosniko7092]

@@dlg5485 which brands carry that label you recommend?

[@boladada5337]

I’m 50. Is ubiquitoul ok for me

[@dlg5485]

@@boladada5337 Absolutely. I'm 51 and have been using the product above for several years. The benefits for heart and liver health are excellent. It also helps your cells produce more energy. It's truly amazing stuff!

[@aladrasullivan9018]

I've noticed this that you've mentioned,also to add my vision has greatly changed! And my memory,I stopped months ago and have noticed a good change!

[@ellemo2701]

Your knowledge and generosity are humbling. Thank you for being you.

[@corcombrink936]

I just don't know why doctors still prescribe pills which contains statin . Statin almost kill me I just went on a diet and stick to it , problem solved , no more serious muscle pains ,headaches . Sometimes I could not even sleep of all pains and aches

[@jovialjuju4921]

I have muscle weakness so I’m gonna try COQ 10 thanks sooo much Dr Berg ❤️❤️❤️

[@TFTO1973]

Dr Berg. Long time subscriber and want to thank you for all the invaluable information you provide. I’m in a quandary and not sure what to do. I am on a 10mg dose of a (nameless) statin. I’ve been wanting to get off of it, but both of my Dr’s refuse to do so. They tell me that my numbers are where they are due to taking the medication. Initially when I was prescribed this back in 2018, my cholesterol level was 215. In the interim I changed my diet, exercised more and limited my alcohol intake. My last 2 years (2020/2021) blood numbers are: Chol: 120/130, Trig: 93/93, HDL: 52/50, VLDL: 19/19, LDL: 49/65. I’m at a loss on what to do. Naturally, the fear of cutting them out on my own accord frightens me, but I feel that may be my only recourse. Any advice is appreciated.

[@homerroad]

find yourself a new doctor.

[@m.b.ortega544]

You are your own doctor! Fire the one with a title, and listen to your intuition and Dr. Berg. I bet you that your health will improve.

[@MissaRosa]

My doctor prescribed atorvastatin drug. I took it maybe three times then I stopped. First, I couldn't sleep the days I took it and I was itchy. I stopped taking them right away.

[@f1s2hg3]

After studying heart disease and the medication that doctors prescribe for patients who need to take it I have decided that a dietary change to a fish diet with avocado salads and fresh fruits and veggies is best for me with Coq10 and B12 folic acid and oil of oregano and mulleins. No smoking no alcohol drinking and arm chair exercise. Statins are not for me!

[@manuelodabashian1089]

I have just started on statins because of angina. My cholesterol was seven years ago it is now six. I have heard of CoQ10 before but never knew it's purpose so I am glad of this video. I am also on Bisoprolol and aspirin. I am due for a radioactive iodine scan and something else. They seem altogether too keen. These things worry me

[@oldtymer9106]

My doctor put me on the lowest dose statin and my cholesterol (good and bad) improved greatly. Even though I'm officially obese my blood pressure has almost always been perfect. I stopped taking the statin after watching a couple dozen of Dr Berg's videos. I think I notice minor improvements in joints, but I'm curious what my cholesterol levels will be next time I get my blood tested. P.S. I'm type II diabetes and I stopped my metformin - that was a great feeling! Now I just take one low dose diabetes Rx and a baby aspirin. Been taking the CoQ10 for a coupla months noticeable difference with my heart. You really are responsible for your own health. Doctors can point the way, but the journey is yours to walk.

[@tsfurlan]

Try Rapatha...no side effects

[@oldtymer9106]

@@tsfurlan thanks, but after my last blood work I was happy to see ALL my numbers are perfect! VLDL (which research seems to indicate is the best measurement of cardiovascular health) was 18 (which puts me in the excellent catagory!). Off all meds too! Take care!

[@NK-tm6tf]

So happy to hear this

[@oldtymer9106]

@@NK-tm6tf thanks! I have been doing keto for over two years now. I am off all RXs, have lost over a 100lbs (60lbs to go!) and all my bloodwork and vitals looks perfect. The last 60lbs is fighting to stay on me, though - lol!

[@NK-tm6tf]

@@oldtymer9106 thank you for sharing. I am 35 and my doctor put me on statins. Due to muscle aches I stopped. I need to loose 30 lbs to reach healthy weight. Bp is high inconsistent. Thanks for sharing the information. I am planning fasting

[@celestesaunders2858]

They also increase risk for diabetes

[@davidcaruso9123]

Dr. Berg thank you very much for all you do for helping people with all your invaluable information, you deserve all your success!

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help.

[@guidinggaia5947]

I have been on a statin for years, and also have been getting abnormal LFTs for years, low back pain and digestive issues. Had a mri and fibroscan, they look good, had a liver biopsy last week and awaiting results. The hospital has said for me to stop the statin, while we await the results. It will be interesting to see if my LFTs start adjusting itself after stopping the statins. My daughter who is a naturopath warned me not to take them.

[@abelin514]

Wow 4 million followers!🥰 Dr Berg you are a blessing to all of us!

[@frank88ster]

I'm off statin a few days now and it's a 360° immediate about turn on my joint pains. I'm 67yrs, actively into new sport of Pickleball and weight resistance training. Somedays, it was agonizing pains on joints but I happened to discover what other's experiences and since stopping, my pain stopped overnight!!!. I sip pineapple juice every other day for joint pains and now back trading and playing. Don't believe everything you are prescribed. I have a good doctor but sometimes you wonder if even they are following 'the line of advice from coorporations'?

[@bertieschitz-peas429]

I'm keen to see a video on dealing with high cholesterol, it seems with statins you either have settle for little or no cholesterol and suffer the side effects or you try and treat your high count with a restricted diet.

[@frank57152]

Had a heart attack last November, and I'm on 2 tablets of 20 MG TAB of Atorvastatin Calcium a day , and have saggy skin and night champs.

[@PacoOtis]

I was put on statins and felt weak and tired and sore AND could not remember my dog's name! I quit them and was back to normal in a week!

[@FalkinerTim]

My wife has type 2 diabetes. She was taking statins for ten years and her blood sugar levels were around 12 for those 10 years. Her doctor stopped the statins two months ago and her blood sugar levels dropped to 5.

[@somethingelse25]

Thank you! I am on atorvastatin so CoQ10 is my next purchase. Cheers! 🍻🖖

[@fazilm1]

I do not know what to think anymore. I have alwsys eaten a very good diet, high in a wide repertoire of vegetables, raw and steamed, and protein. Never ate too much processed carbs. Yet my ldl levels stayed high according to my doctor. I resisted a low dose Crestor by my doctor. His approach was supermarket lineup...high cholesterol...take statins. My blood pressure was always good and still is. I was never overweight and physically active, running, walking, weights etc. I went keto about two yrs ago and believe it has healthy benefits. I passed ECG and stress tests easily and my enzymes when recently tested showed them to be normal. Then I started getting mild numbness in my left chest, arms and legs. I thought it was a bit of sciatica because i felt fine otherwise. I was still exercising without any discomfort at all. The cardiologist ran a nuclear test on me and said I have 3 blocked arteries. I was horrified. How could a person who has always eaten well and exercised regularly, end up with blocked arteries? I am going for an angiogram in a couple of days. In the meantime, he put me on baby aspirin, 20mg of Crestor, and a 2.5mg of a beta blocker. I think the 20 MG is way too high

[@johnchilver536]

I have an annual review with blood test (high blood pressure) for over 20 years. About 7years ago I was told my Cholesterol was increasing and they recommended Statins which I refused each year. In 2017 they said the level was close to critical and I still refused. I then started to look for a food that could help, I eat a grapefruit before each meal (at least 2 a day). Six months later I was retested prior to an Ankle Op which showed a small reduction, I told the GP what I was eating to which he responded that the NHS threshold decreases with age (71 at the time). 18months later I was told my bloods were fine and I had to ask what is my cholesterol level 4.8 I was told which is no problem. I then asked them to check it from 2years previous 6.8. After the 2019 review I had to change blood pressure tablets which the instructions included a strong warning against grapefruit in any form. After 8 months the drug was changed and I was able to return to grapefruit. The 2020 review I was still being told my bloods are fine I then had to ask for my cholesterol level which Ed a small increase which I attribute to 8 months no grapefruit. I now keep to one Grapefruit a day and we shall see what the level of cholesterol is on the next review later this year. Grapefruit will not suit everyone and I admit it does weaken the teeth (cleaning twice a day helps). Thankfully Doctors and Nurses think I must be taking Statins to keep my Cholesterol under control until I tell them otherwise.

[@zone47]

It screwed my memory up pretty bad. I'd been taking it 10 years and towards the end realized something was seriously wrong. After I quit much of my short term memory improved. The doc wants me back on them but I refuse.

[@Shadow-bs1iu]

My Dad was out on statins, he has never drank, stopped smoking over 10years ago. No history of heart problems in the family. He has since lost all his muscle, mental faculties and also had his gallbladder removed. I genuinely hate the doctors and their ignorant and ill-educated behaviour in prescribing these life destroying drugs

[@frankd8957]

I am 72 and a healthy male. My BMI is 26.5 and cholesterol level typically 170 or lower with triglycerides always below 100 and sometimes as low as 50, but my HDC was only 40. At my physical in 2021 my BP was 130/80 and the doctor said with all the data my chance of developing heart disease was 20%, way too high he said. So he put me on 5 mg of atorvastatin daily. After 1 week I started to see halos around lights. I stopped taking the atorvastatin and the halos disappeared. I was then put on rosuvastatin with no apparent side effects. However, I worry about hidden side effects. Some doctors believe that everyone should be on a statin drug.

[@lowbrowrodeo]

My father used statins for a short time. He stopped immediately when his legs caved from under him when walking stairs. The symptoms went away when he stopped. He died from ALS 7 years after that. He always felt it had to do with statins.

[@1ofakind_rare324]

So sorry to hear that. I agree with your dad regarding statins causing secondary illnesses. Even when you stop taking them the side effects remain and in my case become severe.

[@davidwiley3440]

I was taking Pravastatin on doctors orders and started having such severe burning in my left foot sole and could barely walk...started using turmeric .... called doc he reccommended stop pravastatin and pain virtually ceased.....

[@stevelukoski7152]

I quit taking it. The side effects were just too much.

[@kavithabomb]

How is your cholesterol level after you quit statin

[@stevelukoski7152]

@@kavithabomb i listened to the dietitian and lost 80 pounds . My A1c came back to normal and i was off the metformin . But i still take the statin .

[@aesir0784]

Thank you Doc! I truly wonder if you realize how important what you do here, is. So, once again, tyvm - from New England.

[@gilgarcia3008]

I had extreme muscle pain from Statins. The doctor had me on CoQ10, and that didn’t help at all even after quadrupling the dosage!

[@rosylopez6679]

Thankyou so much for your amanzing "teaching" congrats for 4 millions subscribers!!! Thank you for spread the trouth!!! 🙏🙏👍👍💪💪💖🌸🍀

[@Drberg]

You are so welcome

[@rosylopez6679]

@@Drberg thankyou 😅🙋🌟💛

[@UncleWally3]

So, are statins “the noisy killer” by virtue of the pharmaceutical industry’s silence?

[@rudilondt66]

Most doctors do not know this. Statins are bad. The medical group that invented statins did a 3 year study on 2 groups of people of 28000 persons each; one group on statins and the other on a placebo. After 3 years the number of deaths in both groups was the same. The group with the statins had a very high number of people that had dimentia. Statins are not prescribed in Japan. I found this information in 2005 on a Japanese website. It was prescribed by a bew cardiologist I had in 2005. I have not been able to find that website again.

[@johnlowe8418]

Statin's are dangerous. I stopped 2 years ago, even changed Doctor, due to one in particular pushing the stuff hard. I have taken Co q10 for a number of years. I have had 6 stents, the last batch of 4, nine years ago. I don't take heart pressure pills anymore with the blessing of my new Doc, Sure I have my moments, but hardly have any dizzy spells when bending over any more, and at 63 I feel reasonably good, better than I did on statin's, walking around in a brain fog all day!

[@erickb4355]

I don’t take statins but know many people that do... thank you Dr Berg once again!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

you have a moral duty and obligation under the socialist penal code of Cuba to send this video to all of them!

[@stephenleclaire2319]

Ditto on muscle interference. Was on statins for a short period and would be in pain the next day as though I had a major workout. Knew this was not right and discontinued therapy.

[@patodwyer721]

Thanks Dr. Eric. Very interesting and informative video. Good food and natural remedies are the best option.

[@silverstonemalik440]

I am stopping medication 💊 and starting wat my dad is having one table spoon of extra virgin olive oil before sleeping or empty stomach in the morning it’s working for him to reduce his cholesterol ☺️😁

[@athomewithmelissa]

@Silver Stone Malik what brand is your dad using of the Olive Oil? I wouldn’t be able to take it straight like your dad,I’d probably 🤮 I wonder if I can put the Olive Oil in something to drink like OJ or another juice?

[@silverstonemalik440]

@@athomewithmelissa I am guessing he’s taking it with water he mixes it with water but I’ll check with him 😬😁

[@athomewithmelissa]

@@silverstonemalik440 yes I’m curious.I wouldn’t think there would be a problem putting the Olive Oil in a juice then drinking it.

[@tayitzblack7347]

Thanks for teaching us how to stay healthy and eat healthy. You're the best doctor👍

[@Drberg]

I appreciate your comment! Glad to help!

[@3cardmonty602]

Hey Doc - Whats this dark hallway you’re sitting in? Did someone ban you from your studio? Or are you remodeling?

[@curiouscat3384]

Maybe that's his Covid isolation cell :)

[@keithblond]

Dr what is the alternative to statins

[@BladeRonnie]

I am on a statin and my LDL is 2.0 ! Its perfect!

[@hughlawford1385]

Are you forgetting about dietary cholesterol as a good source of cholesterol as precursor to the other end-products that you discuss such as CoQ10? This deserves a mention!

[@ragheadand420roll]

Statins also lower your testosterone

[@luisursua5338]

i am a pretty active and fit 35 year old male. i started rosuvastatin 10mg about a year ago because my ldl-p was around 2400 and it should be below 900mg. i do have to admit at that time I started working at home and wasn't eating the healthiest and also stopped working out. Now, i went back to my eating healthier habits and working out lifestyle and my ldl-p was down to 1200 the last time i checked it, which was about about a few months ago so my cardiologist lowered my rosuvastatin dose to 5mg. i have noticed that even after my all these healthy changes and exercise my fasting glucose has been around 97-102 fasting and an a1c of around 5.5-5.7 so i have been on the border of being pre-diabetic. i have not really noticed much of a change on my fasting glucose or a1c after switching from 10mg rosuvastatin to 5mg rosuvastatin. my question is... can rosuvastatin affect my fasting glucose and a1c? none of the healthy changes i am making (which include exercising 5 days a week with a mix of cardio and strength training. eating whole foods and completely cutting out anything processed including sugar) seem to be improving my glucose or a1c. i have been also checking my fasting insulin and it seems to be around 4-8 which i would consider good. i have also been testing my glucose 1 and 2 hour post meal (including not so healthy meals and heavy carb meals like pizza) and my sugar never goes above 130mg which leads me to believe that my body is working properly and rosuvastatin is the one to blame. one thing i also wanted to mention is that my fasting sugar was at around 90 back when my cardiologist checked my ldl-p which was right before I went on rosuvastating. i would a fasting glucose of 90 is not too bad considering that at that time I was not eating healthy and working out at all for a few years. what do you think?

[@lilysmiles3195]

Statins can raise blood sugar in some people for sure

[@tipstolevelupinlife5837]

been taking red yeast rice. organika really reduced my levels. never had any muscle problems COq10 makes me not sleep. it gives me too much energy. avoid statins. fish oil, exercise, walking, low body fat, these are all superior to longevitiy.

[@sheronevans835]

Will red yeast rice have the same side affects as statin since statins are made from an element in red yeast rice? Or is it safer?

[@tonyflaviano4858]

You are right! The trouble is...we can not tell which bottle of red yeast rice has the right amount , or has any at all! These things are not regulated. Nobody make sure they are pure or do they have the correct amount stated on the label. I wish somebody can tell us which brand of reg yeast rice is best.

[@samuelbarbary8603]

There's a Dr. Alo, a cardiologist who prescribes this like water. He calls Functional Medicine "not medicine".

[@Aura-us7jl]

Just don't take statins!!...

[@DeanKhater]

Great

[@cooperstravels5725]

My dad has been on a statin for 20 years. He has tore both of his biceps. He now has a-fib and calcium build up in the heart. He continues with a less than ideal diet and no exercise.

[@directajith]

Some doctors say high cholestrol reduces bile and this causes constipation

[@1978UA]

My Dr. gave me statins because my cholesterol was high. I live on keto. But I refused to take them.

[@John-rw2zf]

Thanks Dr. Berg. I was only on statins a very short time when I developed a vision problem in one eye. I stopped taking them immediately. I read they affect the nervous system and it was my optic nerve that I was concerned about. My eye doctor ordered an MRI to scan for other possible causes. It was negative. I always wondered if statins could affect vision or even the heart since it too is a muscle that beats from receiving electrical impulses. What say you Dr. Berg?

[@melodyebuskin5490]

Same here. Stopped and the blurriness went away along with body aches. I’m now on Berberine and am trying a non-statin ezetimebe. One week in and no side effects.

[@WayneSullivan-q5y]

I'm currently on statins and taking coq10 with nicotinamide . This combo has been very beneficial to my health,the side effects of the statins were terrible. I have spoken to my GP and set out a plan to eliminate statins from my medication all together. Ask your doctor about the combo.

[@kath6643]

Where is the link you said would be in the description to your video about cholesterol?