I’ve been warning against statins for years.
Honestly, they might be my least favorite drug ever.
Yet, the mainstream keeps pushing them as the ultimate “solution” for heart disease—because they claim lowering cholesterol is the key to heart health.
But here’s what they won’t tell you…
More risk than benefit
Sure, statins lower cholesterol. But does that actually prevent heart disease?
Not nearly as much as Big Pharma claims.
Plus, in my opinion, statins’ health risks far outweigh any minor benefit.
But don’t just take my word for it—because new research exposes some major downfalls of statins…
For one, statins can increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes. In fact, research shows these drugs wreck blood sugar control—paving the way for even more metabolic problems (on top of cardiovascular issues).
Next, let’s not forget the long list of side effects—including, but not limited to, muscle pain, fatigue, cognitive issues, and liver damage.
And perhaps most importantly, the fact remains that inflammation—not high cholesterol—is typically the real culprit behind heart disease.
So, why does the mainstream keep pushing the cholesterol myth?
A smarter approach to ultimate heart health
Rather than relying on a dangerous, ineffective drug to ward off heart disease, try some simple lifestyle changes to lower inflammation instead.
Revamping your diet is a great place to start.
As I’ve shared many times before, I got my start working alongside Dr. Robert Atkins, who made the high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet famous.
The main idea behind this diet is to achieve ketosis—where you switch your body’s main source of energy from sugar to alternative fuels called ketones (which your body forms by breaking down fat).
It’s an approach that’s fallen in and out of favor over the decades.
But the impact that ketosis has on the body’s inflammatory response makes it a powerful ally for your heart—and overall health.
You can learn all about the ketogenic diet by clicking here.
For a more comprehensive guide to help fight the stealth culprit behind heart disease, I encourage you to check out my Essential Guide to Combating Inflammation. Click here to learn more about this innovative, online learning tool.
And in the meantime…
Here’s what else we talked about this week in the Reality Health Check:
- A new study suggests that the deck is biologically stacked against us when it comes to losing weight.
- That’s why repeated cycles of weight loss followed by weight regain is so common.
- Let’s talk about it…
Breaking: “Gray Salt” Beats Chemo?
- This will have chemotherapy makers PAYING ATTENTION…
- See how this “Gray Salt” can fight cancer.
Rethink your “sunshine strategy”
- Are you feeling refreshed and energized as more sunshine appears and the temperature rises?
- Well, that also means it’s high time to rethink your “sunshine strategy.”
- Here’s everything you need to know…
[WARNING] Popular blood thinner linked to sudden death
- Are you taking this popular blood thinner? You may have been told it’s safe…
- But stunning research reveals this “harmless” drug is linked to dangerous, life-threatening side effects…including death.
- More than 3 million Americans currently take this blood thinner. Do you?
Death by soda: Will you be sugar’s next victim?
- Are you still drinking sugar-sweetened beverages?
- If so, you might be on the fast-track to disease (and an early grave).
- Get the startling facts right here…
Until next week,
Dr. Fred
Source:
“Doctors—and their patients—are losing faith in statins: 3 reasons they fall short.” MDLinx, 02/13/2025. (mdlinx.com/article/doctors-and-their-patients-are-losing-faith-in-statins-3-reasons-they-fall-short/5UKN7BT0bU6n9FEXNrXhEN)
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