Comments on: The truth about statin drugs http://thehealthyskeptic.org/the-truth-about-statin-drugs/ Challenging mainstream dogma on nutrition, health and disease. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:21:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: How to increase your risk of heart disease | The Healthy Skeptic http://thehealthyskeptic.org/the-truth-about-statin-drugs/#comment-193 How to increase your risk of heart disease | The Healthy Skeptic Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:41:31 +0000 http://thehealthyskeptic.org/?p=39#comment-193 [...] for statins, please refer to my previous article “The Truth About Statin Drugs” for a more accurate appraisal of the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of statins. In short, [...] [...] for statins, please refer to my previous article “The Truth About Statin Drugs” for a more accurate appraisal of the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of statins. In short, [...]

]]> By: Chris http://thehealthyskeptic.org/the-truth-about-statin-drugs/#comment-141 Chris Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:53:14 +0000 http://thehealthyskeptic.org/?p=39#comment-141 Hi Marc, Welcome to The Healthy Skeptic and thanks for your comment. Yes, that's exactly right. Statins powerfully inhibit CoQ10 production and that is very likely one reason are not effective for more than 95% of the population and actually increase total mortality in many cases - in spite of their anti-inflammatory effect. This is one of the many "untold stories" of statin drugs. Thanks for bringing it to our attention! Chris Hi Marc,

Welcome to The Healthy Skeptic and thanks for your comment.

Yes, that’s exactly right. Statins powerfully inhibit CoQ10 production and that is very likely one reason are not effective for more than 95% of the population and actually increase total mortality in many cases - in spite of their anti-inflammatory effect.

This is one of the many “untold stories” of statin drugs. Thanks for bringing it to our attention!

Chris

]]> By: Marc Marshall, D.C. http://thehealthyskeptic.org/the-truth-about-statin-drugs/#comment-140 Marc Marshall, D.C. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:39:45 +0000 http://thehealthyskeptic.org/?p=39#comment-140 We should also keep in mind that statins interfere with co-enzyme Q10 production. CoQ10 is extremely important for mitochondrial energy production and is especially important for heart function. It is also a powerful antioxidant which may prevent arteriosclerosis by preventing the accumulation of oxidized fats. It has been shown in clinical studies to modulate high blood pressure, regulate heart rhythm, and increase exercise tolerance in cases of angina and congestive heart failure. We should also keep in mind that statins interfere with co-enzyme Q10 production. CoQ10 is extremely important for mitochondrial energy production and is especially important for heart function. It is also a powerful antioxidant which may prevent arteriosclerosis by preventing the accumulation of oxidized fats. It has been shown in clinical studies to modulate high blood pressure, regulate heart rhythm, and increase exercise tolerance in cases of angina and congestive heart failure.

]]> By: More mainstream madness | The Healthy Skeptic http://thehealthyskeptic.org/the-truth-about-statin-drugs/#comment-136 More mainstream madness | The Healthy Skeptic Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:59:56 +0000 http://thehealthyskeptic.org/?p=39#comment-136 [...] not familiar with the dangers of statin drugs, I suggest you read my recent article “The Truth About Statin Drugs“. Not only are statins nowhere near as effective as claimed, they have serious adverse [...] [...] not familiar with the dangers of statin drugs, I suggest you read my recent article “The Truth About Statin Drugs“. Not only are statins nowhere near as effective as claimed, they have serious adverse [...]

]]> By: Preventing heart disease without drugs | The Healthy Skeptic http://thehealthyskeptic.org/the-truth-about-statin-drugs/#comment-72 Preventing heart disease without drugs | The Healthy Skeptic Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:30:22 +0000 http://thehealthyskeptic.org/?p=39#comment-72 [...] we’ll discuss how to prevent heart disease without drugs. If you haven’t already read Part 1 of this series, which examined the problems with statin drugs, and Part 2, which debunks the myth [...] [...] we’ll discuss how to prevent heart disease without drugs. If you haven’t already read Part 1 of this series, which examined the problems with statin drugs, and Part 2, which debunks the myth [...]

]]> By: Matt http://thehealthyskeptic.org/the-truth-about-statin-drugs/#comment-64 Matt Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:57:29 +0000 http://thehealthyskeptic.org/?p=39#comment-64 Not being a big fan of Statins i would suggest reading these articles. <a href="http://jaajoe.com/Men-s-Health/Magnesium-and-Walking-Will-Always-be-Superior-to-Lipitor.html" rel="nofollow">Magnesium and Walking Will Always be Superior to Lipitor</a> <a href="http://jaajoe.com/Men-s-Health/Lifestyle-Changes-That-Allow-You-to-Avoid-Lipitor.html" rel="nofollow">Lifestyle changes that allow you to avoid lipitor</a> <a href="http://jaajoe.com/Men-s-Health/LIPITOR-The-Poison-That-Causes-Congestive-Heart-Failure.html" rel="nofollow">LIPITOR: THE POISON THAT CAUSES CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE</a> <a href="http://jaajoe.com/Men-s-Health/The-Marketing-and-Dangers-of-Pfizer-s-Lipitor-A-Four-Part-Series.html" rel="nofollow">ROBERT JARVIK, PFIZER'S PIMP WITH A PUMP</a> Not being a big fan of Statins i would suggest reading these articles.

Magnesium and Walking Will Always be Superior to Lipitor
Lifestyle changes that allow you to avoid lipitor
LIPITOR: THE POISON THAT CAUSES CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
ROBERT JARVIK, PFIZER’S PIMP WITH A PUMP

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