The primary treatment for heart disease involves prescribing expensive cholesterol-lowering statins, with over a trillion dollars spent on them. However, these drugs have minimal benefits, such as extending life by only a few days. They also frequently cause serious side effects, including muscle, nerve, and liver damage, and cognitive impairment, because statins block the body's production of essential nutrients. Research shows little evidence that cholesterol directly causes heart disease; instead, heart disease often stems from atherosclerotic blood clots at sites of past blood vessel injuries.
This article will explore the dangers of statins, the true causes of heart disease, and how to better approach cardiovascular health. Statins injure around 1 in 5 patients, with common issues including muscle pain, fatigue, diabetes, and liver problems. Serious psychological and neurological issues can also arise, such as depression and memory loss. Despite these harms, the medical profession often downplays the frequent side effects of statins.
Dr. Duane Graveline, who experienced severe amnesia after starting statins, notes that physicians tend to dismiss the drugs' negative effects. He discovered a significant number of patients experienced cognitive disturbances during trials of Lipitor, yet no warnings were given to doctors about these risks. Following his experiences, Graveline became a knowledgeable advocate regarding statin-related injuries and wrote about the topic in "The Statin Damage Crisis. "
Statins inhibit an enzyme needed for cholesterol production, disrupting vital bodily functions. Cholesterol, necessary for producing many hormones and supporting brain function, is synthesized by glial cells, which statins hinder. This can lead to cognitive decline and a rise in neurodegenerative conditions. Statins also deplete CoQ10, an essential nutrient that supports cell function and energy levels, potentially causing myopathy, fatigue, and other serious side effects. Diabetics, who are one of the primary target groups for statins, are paradoxically at greater risk of developing diabetes and other nerve issues due to these medications.
The supposed cardiovascular benefits of statins may come from their anti-inflammatory effects rather than their ability to lower cholesterol. However, this immunosuppression can lead to increased cancer risk, as shown in studies where cancer rates were higher among statin users. The medical industry's promotion of statins relies on a narrative likening cholesterol to fat clogging pipes, which oversimplifies the issue.
Research by Malcolm Kendrick suggests that many risk factors for heart disease are linked to damage to blood vessels rather than just cholesterol levels. He posits that heart disease develops from blood vessel damage followed by the body's repair processes that inadvertently create plaques. The prevailing model that suggests cholesterol is the primary culprit fails to account for how arterial plaques form.
Kendrick's model emphasizes the importance of addressing endothelial damage, often caused by inflammation or stress, as a primary factor in heart disease. Rather than focusing solely on cholesterol levels, he advocates for restoring endothelial function to prevent cardiovascular issues. Various pioneers in cardiology have proposed effective treatments and prevention strategies for heart disease, which have been overlooked in favor of the cholesterol-centric approach.
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