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I'v stopped taking my cholesterol tablets because of muscle or joint pain and started taking Plant Sterols, it would be good to hear your thoughts on this.

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Its good that you've stopped. Sterols are good but you'll need more help than that. High dose Vitamin C - 3 x 1,000 mg per day and 500 mg of Niacin per day.

However you must also address the root of the problem - you must modify your diet and lifestyle in a permanent fashion to get to your proper weight.

Read my post here on getting off statins:

healthunlocked.com/choleste...

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fastball in reply to sos007

I read all your advise and am waiting for my Crohn examination before i can start on the vitC . My diet has already changed maybe not as much as yours but a little.

Thanks for the advise

Chris

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Your welcome - most illnesses, including Crohn's disease, are caused by an inflammatory diet. The dietary guidance I have provided in my posts are for an anti-inflammatory diet. You don't necessarily need prescription medications or surgeries, but a commitment to a 'clean' diet. Over time, your issues may be resolved naturally.

Good luck.

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Markl60

You would have to supply more information. For example why were you put on Statins and how amenable are you to lifestyle and diet changes

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happydodderer

i did this some considerable time ago. It certainly worked for me. Since then my cholesterol levels on my six-monthly check-ups have always been satisfactory with no suggestion of tablets being needed.

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I strongly encourage you to read this book 'How to Live Longer and Feel Better' by Dr. Linus Pauling.

Also watch this video:

youtu.be/O0lEmXJD7p4

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sandybrown in reply to sos007

This book is very expensive!!!

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sos007Ambassador in reply to sandybrown

What's your health worth?

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Paul12

Niacin is more dangerous than you think and plant sterols have been directly linked to CHD

get off both and concentrate on lifestyle without supplements.

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