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By: ANY DOCTORS/MED STUDENTS HERE? Need medical cholesterol evidence | Mark's Daily Apple Health and Fitness Forum page

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:30:28 +0000

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By: Devin Kalauli

Devin Kalauli — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:52:57 +0000

I am very thankful to this topic because it really gives great information ,*`

By: mreades

mreades — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 05:42:24 +0000

Thanks for your excellent advice, but I think I’ll pass.

By: Jerry Fay

Jerry Fay — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:22:18 +0000

What is your problem?
This was a study cut short because scientific analysis revealed it was unethical to continue.
While death rates did not differ (and why would they with one year of therapy) all other outcomes were better.
Stop complaining be happy we have a drug that works, and OH, by the way, get your carotid screened for atherosclerosis and if you have it, ask your doctor for Niacin SR and Crestor. You will live longer, and in better health

By: henry mar

henry mar — Thu, 13 May 2010 01:26:58 +0000

What is the current thinking since the FDA, on Feb 8, 2010, approved the use of Crestor to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke?

By: Brian Whistler

Brian Whistler — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:32:16 +0000

I think it is outrageous that doctors would come away from this study thinking that people with LDL cholesterol of 130mg with no associated risk factors should be put on Statin drug at all, especially a statin as powerful as Crestor. I don’t remember even reading in the ABC news article that these people had a high C. reactive protein. That seems to have been conveniently left out. Two of my family members are on statins, both are suffering from depression. I’ve often wondered particularly about my father’s depression, as it has increased markedly over the years since he’s been on Lipitor. I definitely see behavioral changes that really worry. The problem is that older people you can always attribute behavioral changes, memory loss and confusion to aging, so it’s very difficult to determine when a statin might actually be contributing to diminished mental function. Thanks for the article, I will pass it on to others. It is important that there is a dialogue with regards to the use of these powerful drugs which in many cases yield little benefits and pose a very real dangers in terms of side effects.

By: Las estatinas siguen sin ser la respuesta | Todo Gays

Las estatinas siguen sin ser la respuesta | Todo Gays — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:34:52 +0000

[...] tal al realizar…perdón, manipular la estadística (una pormenorizada crítica al estudio aquí). También se obvió en los medios por completo que Crestor, por otro lado un medicamento bastante [...]

By: Ron Kuper

Ron Kuper — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:43:46 +0000

Hello,

Great analysis, reading your blog is a true bliss for me. Thank you doctor!

The only rant I have is a bit off-topic and has to do with the quoted 1300$ yearly in the last paragraph.
Calculating the yearly cost of just the basic supplements that are recommended (Fish/Krill Oil, Good Multi, coQ10, Magnesium, Potassium) the sums turns back much higher… :/

Here in Israel statins are pretty much subsidized so its always a hard sell for me to switch people off prescription (&subsidized) drugs into a healthy diet with worthwhile (&costly) supplements.

If only staying healthy was more affordable somehow…

By: Julie Lange

Julie Lange — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:08:46 +0000

Great post!

This information came in very handy when I was researching the negative impact that statins have on glial progenitor cells in the brain.

Doctors like you are truly a blessing by providing straight forward and unbiased information to the public.

Thank you very much and keep up the good work!

- Julie

Glad you enjoyed the post.

By: "1st timer"

"1st timer" — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:35:08 +0000

Hi Dr. E,
My latest blood test showed elevated CRP, cholesterol and tri. Gloogling about CRP on the Internet I came across your blog. And I’m so happy that I did! You clarified all I needed to know! But before I read your blog I have already purchased “Country Life Ultra Concentrated Omega 3-6-9 ” with the following ingredients:

“Vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols) 20 International Unit 67%
Fish Oil Concentrate (from anchovy, mackerel, sardine) 800 Milligrams *
Borage Seed Oil 800 Milligrams *
Flax Oil (seed) 800 Milligrams *
alpha -Linolenic Acid (from flax seed oil) 424 Milligrams *
Linoleic Acid (from borage & flax seed oil) 416 Milligrams *
Oleic Acid (from borage & flax seed oil) 362 Milligrams *
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)(from fish oil concentrate – anchovy, mackerel, sardine) 240 Milligrams *
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)(from fish oil concentrate – anchovy, mackerel, sardine) 160 Milligrams *
Gamma -Linoleic Acid (GLA)(from borage seed oil) 152 Milligrams”

Having read your opinion about GLA, do you think I should avoid this formula all togother and stick to just omega 3 EFA and DHA? I’ll also purchase NKO and curcumin as you suggested because I believe it will help me. I’m sticking to a low carb lifestyle, avoiding cow dairy but I’m occasionally eating goat cheese. I need your input!!!
Thank you so very much for doing so much good to all of us with such great research, info.
and knowledge.
1st timer

If you are truly following a low-carb lifestyle, I would avoid borage oil and other oils with a high content of GLA. Lower insulin levels seems to allow these to convert to arachidonic acid more easily. I have had many patients who were taking GLA (from whatever source) for back and/or joint pain. When they switched to a low-carb diet, their pain got a little worse. When I had them stop the GLA, the pain went away. So, I always have people on low-carb diets avoid GLA.