Statins do Absolutely Nothing for Alzheimer's & Dementia

If you type in "statins" in Google you will find nearly 1 million hits. The number one listing in Google is my index page, The Truth About Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs.

Statin drugs are used to decrease heart disease, but we have known for some time that although they lower cholesterol they do not lower the death rate from heart disease. Don't believe me? Then read the PDF (Physician's Desk Reference) and see for yourself.

If you haven't reviewed this page yet and are on statins, or know someone who is, then this can be very important for you, even lifesaving. It is very clear that well over 99 percent of the people taking these drugs are actually made worse by them. They are only indicated for a very rare sub-population that has a genetic disease in which their LDL receptors are grossly damaged and malfunctioning. This disease is called familial hypercholesterolemia.

Yet, Pfizer profits were up 21 percent last quarter, primarily based on the sales of Lipitor.

Folks, statin drugs are dangerous, and any potential benefit they may provide you can be duplicated with appropriate diet and lifestyle changes that will actually improve your health rather than harm it.

In regard to preventing Alzheimer's disease, while statin drugs don't appear to be helpful, there are a number of safe options that are. Some tips to help you and your loved ones include:

• Getting moving on an exercise program.

• Consuming a healthy diet that keeps your insulin levels low and includes plenty of fresh vegetables.

• Keeping your mind active as you age.

• Balancing your intake of omega-3 fats by eating foods like grass-fed beef and taking a high-quality fish or cod liver oil daily.

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