My triglycerides were very high. My Dads are also.
I take something for that for maybe 15 years and a low dose aspirin.
My numbers are very good now and get tested twice a year.
I would much rather have good numbers than worry about some possible scam.

Good for you! I guess you are not on any medication either?

I've been taking simvastatin about 20 years now along with CoQ10, 200 mgs. My overall number is around 140 with the good and bad numbers in the safe range.

Yukon, I don't need to "prove anything" because my ax is already sharp enough and I got none to grind. I don't care if you or anyone else takes them or doesn't.

There's a reason why the average lifespan of Americans continues to rise. Around the turn of the last century it was less than 50. It's now over 70. That's due largely to advancements in medical science...something I tend to believe in.

About 8 years ago, my cholesterol was 125 , the doctor wanted it down . I didn’t like what I read about them . So I like doing herbal , so I use cayenne pepper. Had my cholesterol checked last year and it was fine. Cayenne pepper is good for blood circulation

The people who make the money from you taking the medication are the same ones that give you the numbers. Pretty much the definition of a scam.

I would much rather not fall into the trap of taking these meds when the whole thing is based on me believing numbers that I do not. Do a little research on the numbers themselves and you will realize you are the one that fell for the scam.

I can live with that.

Back in the 1980's I believe it was, 180-200 LDL was considered high cholesterol.

The companies that produce statins pressured to have those numbers lowered, which they have been several time, now only anything under 100 is considered safe, 100-150 is considered high and 160 is considered life threatening. All this under pressure from the drug companies. Plus I have no doubt that doctors who provide several kinds of meds including statins are getting kickbacks from prescribing them.

They like to say that the number of people with high cholesterol is skyrocketing, as a scare tactic, but what they don't tell you is that the main reason for it's skyrocketing is because they are lowering the numbers! In 1980, 10% of people had high ldl today 50% do. Part of that is poor diet, but most of it is simply that there are a lot more people between the NUMBERS of100 and 180.

It's a scam. Most European companies have banned statins altogether.

No different then the changing numbers that say you now have diabetes.... medicine sales are great....for the for the drug companies....

125? Is that your total cholesterol? Or LDL? Either way that's pretty low. I'd take that number any day and then I'd get a new Doc.

I had been taking one for many years. They do have some complications for some. I cut my dosage way back due to the leg cramping I was experiencing at night. Then stopped completely. Too many complications.

Anecdotal examples aren't very helpful. I could say the same about individuals who took all the meds the doc prescribed, without question, and suffered the same fate. Not all strokes are caused by blockages, in fact, from my understanding, the most deadly are hemorrhagic strokes...essentially a brain bleed. My brother died at 74 from a hemorrhagic stroke. He was on meds for peripheral artery disease, and a blood thinner. According to the ER doc, they couldn't stop the brain bleed because of the blood thinner he was on. I don't have any answers and am just as confused as anyone. My family history of stroke on the men's side is not good. 2 brothers and my father had strokes. But my mother is 103 so who knows. I finally gave in to my doc and started taking a statin about a year ago...but I'm always looking for a reason to stop taking them. I did one of those Lifeline screenings and everything came back clean. So who knows? There is a ton of info supporting both sides of the issue. It can drive a person crazy trying to figure out who has the "right" info, especially with all of the YouTube docs.

Doc started me on it a year ago, I quit this summer because of joint pain, Number went up to 280 so I started again, pains are back. Not sure what to do.

No meds at all.



Actually, the lifespan in America is in decline. The number one killer in the US is still heart disease even though statin use is also the highest its ever been.

And I was not grinding "my axe". not sure where that came from. I simply stated the doctors graph show the rise in statin use did not bring down the death from heart disease and asked you to show me otherwise.

Also did you statin users know that your chances of getting dementia doubles, and here are a few more bad things that can happen.

Interesting Jeff ... as I am in the same boat.
The Doc here has some very valid points, and research to prove it.
(unlike the hidden/deceptive research from the "dealers")
Thanks for posting the vids. He has several others as well.
The drug company's have found a legal way to do what cartels have been doing all along.
BIG profit ! Big taxes ! BIG bonuses and paychecks.
Used to call it Snake Oil

Statins are pure poison as far as Im concerned. There is clear evidence that statins have a role in the incidence of dementia and many other problems. Its not hard to find doctors that believe the widespread use of these drugs are very close to crimes against humanity. To each their own, but my advice would be to do some deep research before you take them. I think by now everyone probably knows just because big pharma and a few government doctors say a drug will prevent something and is 'safe' doesnt mean its true.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odvt4EaGPLw

watch this, might give you some ideas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY48qLl9ZzE

People are living longer partly due to modern medicine. The side effects should fall on the prescriber but it takes too long for them to do the explanation since they are spread too thin because of the mandates from Obama care!

So when a doctor prescribes ( here take this) a drug for you take the time and do the research on your own and make an informed decision whether to put it in your body or not!

I am not saying not to take medicine just look into the side effects. There are literally 100’s of each type of medicine
Anyway be informed

People need people to agree with their point of view typically to validate their choices.

I'm a grown man, I can do the research, discuss with my doctor, evaluate my health numbers, and then make a decision that I feel is best for me given my health history, family health history, etc. I was diagnosed with high blood pressure at age 60, along with those meds I was also put on a statin. My doctors opinion, and my own from my research is....yes, there are negative effects from statins, but the benefits outweigh those negatives. At least for me. Your mileage may differ, and that's fine.

No meds at all.



Actually, the lifespan in America is in decline. The number one killer in the US is still heart disease even though statin use is also the highest its ever been.

And I was not grinding "my axe". not sure where that came from. I simply stated the doctors graph show the rise in statin use did not bring down the death from heart disease and asked you to show me otherwise.

Also did you statin users know that your chances of getting dementia doubles, and here are a few more bad things that can happen.

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Yukon, you are absolutely right. The decline in Life Span is true!! It is not increasing and these new drugs are the problem. Most are not even tested thoroughly like these Covid Injections. Funny how EVERY death was Covid. I read in the paper where my Uncle died of Covid when we all new he died of a Brain Tumor and he spent his final days in our home and had been diagnosed 6 months prior. The Pharmacueticals push it for the Dollar just like Fauci did!!!