Cholesterol Advisory Board in U.S. Tied to Statin Manufacturers

[sos007]

There's an old saying - 'the fish stinks from the head down'.

Here's a link to an article which itself contains evidence supporting its finding - that those who are responsible for establishing the cholesterol guidelines in the United States are receiving compensation from statin manufacturers.

chriskresser.com/behind-the...

Here's another article on the same subject:

medpagetoday.com/publicheal...

For the record, I have achieved my cholesterol targets through changes in my diet, lifestyle and the use of Niacin and high doses of Vitamin C and Lysine.

This is after I was diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) in April 2015 following triple bypass surgery and put on 30 mg of Crestor by my cardiologist. I gradually reduced my dosage without my cardiologist's approval, gradually from January 2016 until I stopped completely in October 2016.

[CDreamer]

Mmmmmmm.............. I don't know if you read Dr McKendrick - interesting blog to keep an eye on.

drmalcolmkendrick.org

I think statins may have a place, but not in my home thank you.

I refused statins and also got cholesterol down with help of Nutritionist's dietary advice and short course of plant sterol capsules. Unfortunately exercise is a problem for me now as I have a near-muscular condition.

[sos007 Ambassador in reply to CDreamer]

I read your link to Dr. Kendrick, thank you. It is very true - I was under enormous stress for 3 months leading up to my triple bypass in March 2015. The magnitude of the importance of stress relative to diet and lifestyle is questionable, but I agree it plays a vital role.

From everything I have read, there are more cons than pros associated with statins.

Since you are having difficulty with exercise, you should consider the Linus Pauling Protocol Therapy which I'm using succesfully:

practicingmedicinewithoutal...

[CDreamer in reply to sos007]

My difficulty is a neuro-muscular condition which no amount of vitC will have any affect on. But thanks for the thought.

[Mariesbirds]

What does of vit c niacin and lyine?

[sos007 Ambassador in reply to Mariesbirds]

Are you asking what do Vitamin C, Niacin and Lysine do?

If so:

- Vitamin C and Lysine together help the body to synthesize collagen. Collagen helps repair and strengthen all tissues in the body. Most importantly it helps repair damage in the blood vessels (endothelium dysfunction) caused by an inflammatory diet and lifestyle, and mechanical stress on the arteries. Mechanical stress occurs due to excess blood pressure. This can be triggered by too much body weight or excessive exercise. Inflammation is triggered by a diet that is high in sugar and simple carbohydrates, and a sedentary lifestyle.

Lysine also attracts Lp(a) particles which is the body's cholesterol alternative repair mechanism in the absence of collagen. Lp(a) is what causes the accumulation of plaque in the arteries. An abundance of Lysine in the arteries gradually pulls the accumulated plaque and its components out of the endothelium and clears it from the body.

Vitamin C and LDL-C are inversely correlated. The more Vitamin C in the bloodstream, the less cholesterol synthesized by the liver.

- Niacin lowers LDL-C and increases HDL-C (good cholesterol); Niacin is also good for reducing anxiety and improving mental health.