The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

Hypertension, stroke and heart disease 

How many people do you know start off with these hypertension drugs e.g. amlodipine and olmesartan?

Unless they change their diet and lifestyle, they'll then have liver problems because statins lower cholesterol by affecting the liver.

For the past few years, I’ve been hearing of men aged between 40-45 years old collapsing in cases of “sudden death” while playing badminton, football and other sports.

Besides that, you'll be hearing of men and women going for annual medical check-ups in their mid-30s and soon, doctors will prescribe LDL cholesterol-lowering drugs.

If you're familiar with this story, please read the following articles:

1. Debunking the science behind cholesterol-lowering levels 
2. The Cholesterol Myth could be harming your health 
3. Cholesterol drugs cause cancer? 
4. Which countries have the highest pill-popping population?

If you look at the countries listed below in 2011, you'll notice that most of them are developed countries in the West. The only Asian country listed is South Korea, which is also famous for cram schools, cosmetic surgery and K-pop star suicides.

Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore are also developed countries but thankfully, they are not in the list. China is not in the pill-popping list YET.

As we chug ahead with "development", are we sacrificing our health and lifestyle?

Another trend I am seeing is how connected the top 3 diseases are i.e. heart disease, hypertension and diabetes also known as metabolic syndromes.

From an award-winning cardiologist comes the most up-to-date, definitive reference book about statins—cholesterol-lowering drugs—providing a thorough examination of the uses and safety claims of this high-profile class of drugs.

COULD STATIN DRUGS ACTUALLY HARM YOU? 

Dr. Barbara H. Roberts, director of the Women’s Cardiac Center at the Miriam Hospital in Rhode Island, discusses both the benefits and health risks of these popular drugs in this comprehensive guide that finally reveals the questionable science behind the research studies. 

Offering clear-cut, easy-to-understand information in an easily accessible fashion, Dr. Roberts explains how to take the best possible care of your heart, including: 

* The keys to maintaining cardiovascular well-being 

* How to interpret your cholesterol numbers 

* The frightening adverse effects of popular drugs 

It is time to take charge of your heart health. Learn the facts behind the hype so that you can make informed decisions on a subject vital to your continued health. 

Includes recipes for a delicious and heart-healthy diet, including:

• Wasabi-Roasted Salmon, 
• Pasta with Avocado Sauce, and 
• Lemon-Pineapple Breakfast Muffins.