Millions on Statins ‘do not need them’

Dr Malcolm Kendrick, author the Cholesterol Con and The Clot Thickens, points out that:

• People with higher cholesterol tend to live longer and low cholesterol (below 4mmol/l) increases dementia risk
• People with heart disease tend to have low levels of cholesterol
• Cholesterol-lowering of a population does not reduce the rate of heart disease

The ridiculous NICE calculator used by GPs, calculating statin need based only on age and cholesterol level, had me recommended statins for life, despite every single real indicator of risk being optimal. There simply is no evidence that a cholesterol below 6mmol/l is any reason for concern in an otherwise healthy person, without high blood pressure or any prior cardiovascular disease. At every lecture someone has come up to me, querying their GP’s recommendation that they should be on statins for life. None were told that statins block the conversion of Co-Enzyme Q10 into its active form, hence the need to always supplement CoQ10 if on statins.

Cardiovascular disease, especially in older people, is strongly linked to:

• raised homocysteineHomocysteine is an amino acid found in the blood. Elevated levels of homocysteine have been associated with narrowing and hardening of the arteries, an increased… (above 11mcmol/L)
• blood sugar problems – keep your triglycerideTriglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood – the body uses them for energy. However, high levels of triglycerides can raise the… level below 1mmol/l – sugar turns into fatThere are many different types of fats; polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, hydrogenated, saturated and trans fat. The body requires good fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated) in order to… – and your HbA1c level below 5.4% (36mmol/mol or 100mg/dl)
• lack of vitamin CWhat it does: Strengthens immune system – fights infections. Makes collagen, keeping bones, skin and joints firm and strong. Antioxidant, detoxifying pollutants and protecting against… – supplement at least 1,000mg a day
• lack of omega-3 – make sure your omega-3 index is above 8%

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