Statin Deception (Truth about Cholesterol Medicines) New Study!!
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- Do statin drugs protect you from heart attack & stroke? Do statin drugs prolong life??
The real answers to these questions will surprise you! A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine removes all doubt on these questions. Now you can understand what statin drugs really do, and then teach your doctor the truth!
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Shared this everywhere and in all my keto groups! Thank you!!
After 6 weeks on a keto diet these are my #'s. Cholesterol went from 296 to 210. Triglycerides went from 204 to 94. LDL went from 222 to 145. My doctor 6 weeks ago told me if I did not go on a statin, I would have a heart attack. Thank the Lord for information from channels like this!
I don't have high cholesterol or heart issues but in 2017 I had a microscope size infarction at the base of my brain. I only had 2 very short symtoms that prompted me to get myself to the ER. By the time I got there I was scared but nothing else was happening. They put me on a staten and I have been miserable since. My brain feels like it is going to explode. They have had me try every single brand there is including red rice yeast. Lovastaton is the last one that I'm attempting to take now. I take a half at bedtime and last night is the last time Im taking it. I have stopped taking it before for a time but then I get worried about it. THANK you for sharing this study. I want to live headache free again without fear. And now I feel like I can. YAY 😍 God bless you 🙏
@@lm2487 according to my experience and what I consider my "knowledge"......You have done the right thing!!!!!!!!
I am on KETO as well an I have never felt any better. I basically never get hungry but my body tells me when and what to eat. Believe it or not!!!
@christine m What keto groups?
@@lm2487 Diet doesn't work for some people. Hense Staten's....
My Dr put me on a statin because my cholesterol numbers were too high, 3 months later after a follow up blood test he said my numbers were perfect, I asked him how come, he said clearly the statin is working as it should. I couldn’t help smiling as I left his office without telling him I hadn’t taken a single tablet! Go figure.
That's funny. Jokes on him.
And me! I was prescribed levothyroxine for subclinical hypothyroidism. I’ve taken this drug in the past with no benefit to my symptoms so decided to go Keto and stop the carb addiction. I’m still overweight but I’m not taking a useless drug for the rest of my life. I had a follow up blood test and my results were just fine.. I haven’t taken a tablet. Different drug, but the scenario is the same. Just a fistful of prescriptions every time. I have no confidence in any GP out there. Mine actually gets mad if I show any awareness or interest in learning about my health issues.
so you didnt take the statin but did you change anything else
@@vince7349yes, how did you lower it?
Since you didn’t take the statin What changes did you make to lower your cholesterol?
My mom is 92 years old and they put her on a statin. A few months later she was acting more and more confused and could'nt even remember what day it was. After reading about confusion side effects of statin we took her off of it.
Within a few weeks she was back to normal. Thank you for bringing this subject up.
That sounds outrageous to me- putting a 92 year old on statins. 😡
Aches and pains with them
My father was exactly the same.
I Def don't want them
Can I just go cold turkey in 40 miligrams of statin iam having memory problems to foggy forget full and iam 53
My cardiologist told me,he wouldn't give statins to a dog! That told me all I needed to know!!!
@@aladrasullivan9018 amen
Mine said 5 years ago it was "the gold standard".
I'm a retired MD. Thank you for this. I fought the statin lie for years while working for large hospital systems and finally moved to private community access hospitals where I could practice real medicine and not be pressured to push meds people didn't need. When my own physician starts this nonsense with me, I have to grill her on the data. I realize she is pressured by the boxes she needs to check on her Epic charting and I feel sorry for her. I'm sure her dream of being a medical professional wasn't about making red boxes turn green and it's sickening to think of the waste of money and side effects people are suffering because so many doctors have become box checking automatons.
As a retired Rheumatologist I totally concur. Approximately 10% of my practice was spent on patients with the chief complaint of muscle pain, weakness, cramping or muscle enzyme elevation found secondary to statins.
Powerful testimony! Agree 100!
What wonderful person you are Qui Qui.. a beautiful heart.. 🌹
Wish you were my doc all these yrs..
Dr. Leroux, I feel the same way with the diabetes meds. When I take them (and insulin) I feel outside of myself and I feel like Im in a cloud or slightly drunk. I remove myself and try to do what I think is right by eating and exercise as I can, still my numbers are higher than should be. I shouldn't have to fear my doctor, but I do
@@acts10truth no one should fear their doctor. Perhaps a conversation with your doctor about how you feel may improve your experience. But if that doesn’t have the desired effect, it may be time to find a provider you feel safe with. I know it’s not easy, but it’ll be worth it to feel heard. Don’t give up. You matter.
I was on statins for about 5 years. I’m heavy into lifting weights and know what I’m doing but I kept getting deep muscle pain all the time in my quads and biceps. Then I heard that was one of the side effects of the statins. I immediately got off them, my dr was mad at me over it, and all those pains went away and I haven’t had them since. Just over a year ago I went for my physical and got blood work. I DEMANDED they also write me a script for a calcium score test. She didn’t want to write me it because “‘it’s expensive “. Her words. It was $85. I got the calcium score test and blood work. I received the calcium score before the dr. It was 0.0. No plaque at all. I eat pasture raised eggs, venison, bison, and 100% grass fed beef. I have almost no sugar from any source in my diet at all. The dr still called me and wanted me to get on a statin because my overall cholesterol was 11 points high. Mind you I raised my HDL by 28 points but she didn’t care. I told her flat out I don’t give a @#$% what the number is because my calcium score is 0 so it’s not sticking to my arteries. She then threw the “family history” nonsense at me. My relatives all ate terribly and were heavy drinkers and smokers. I’ve had 5 alcoholic drinks in the last decade and have never smoked. I eat healthy and work out 4-6 times a week. Don’t let your doctors bully you. THEY WORK FOR YOU. If you don’t get along, fire them and get another one.
My doctor put me on them years ago, told me to follow a certain diet, I did, 6 mo later when I went back for a check, I gained weight and cholesterol went up! She wanted me to start a stronger dose, I told her no, went home, got onto the internet and found keto diet, lost 20lbs and feel great! Never went back to a doctor again..
Last study I saw on statins and muscle pain indicated no association. Yet I once knew a radiologist who had undergone a coronary stent and really wanted to take one. Every time he re-challenged himself, his myalgias returned. Didn't matter which statin.
Same here. I do have a moderate CAC score however.. but my providers seem to not factor in I have normal BP, good resting pulse, good blood sugar, have lost 12 lbs because I do work out and ride the bike and have a very healthy diet . Their statins got me out of the gym and off the bike within one week in the zealous pursuit of a a number. They seem myopic on cholesterol and LDL. I thought all docs would want to get all patients on a diet and fitness program I am on and have been for many years
Thank you for writing this. I didn't know what a calcium score test was until I read your comment. I'm sorta in the same boat as you were. I had blood work done at the VA two years ago and was immediately prescribed a statin (without them even talking to me) because one of my numbers was 'high'. I refused to take them at the time because of some friends and also I'm aircrew in the military. I eat good (sounds like you eat better then me, I'm working on eating more meat), workout 2-3 times a week for 2-3 hours (I row for at least 30 mins). Well, fast forward to this week. I just got my blood work done again and my nurse practitioner is worried about my numbers. I'm trying to get as much information to refute him wanting me on a statin if he recommends me on one later. My numbers were total 167, HDL 32, LDL 115, and triglycerides 101.
@@mambi74One thing that I didn't mention is I eat more eggs than most people and I cook them in cold pressed coconut oil. I've read this might cause my low good cholesterol.
Finally a doctor that knows the deal. Thank God!
As a physician I fully support this video. EXCELLENT.
I'm the caretaker for my 83 yr old mother. She had been taking atorvastatin for many years and during those years suffered with chronic fatigue and severe constipation. Every time we told her drs about these issues they chalked it up to old age and to take laxatives regularly. Exasperated, I watched your video several days ago about the side effects. I immediately took her off the statin. Six (6) days later she is feeling herself again and her digestive system is almost back to normal!!! THANK YOU DR KEN BERRY!!!!! You are literally a God send to my mom.
That is beautiful!!!
I've been on lipator for 3 years because I have had
2 strokes I tell my doctor that I have these symptoms and I'm just told it's from getting older. I'm 54 and very active. I'm scared to just stop taking my meds. Any advice?
@@sherrihall8168 After listening to Dr Berry, along with many other drs, I can't help but think that the risks do NOT justify the very little good that may or may not come with these statins. I would look back at your blood work since you started taking the statin and see if your levels have changed significantly or not at all. You can stop taking the med cold turkey (if you choose to do that) without any negative side effects. My personal advice is to stop the Lipitor. There's something to say about quality of life. Good luck.
What about patient with heart stent?
Medical profession is in a sad state of affairs. Has always been about the dollar. Gotta fill those medical beds.
Holy s**t!! A doctor that understands the difference between relative, and absolute risk. I tried having this conversation with my own doctor and she told me that I didn't understand the subject matter. This video just confirms my belief that I did the right thing when I told my doctor I would not take statins. Once again doc. you don't disappoint.
What if you already had a stroke? Would a statin be of any benefit?? 💝🧐🙏
The increased benefit to seniors of taking statins for reducing risk of stroke is almost infinitely low also the almost immeasurable effect of administering “cholesterol lowering” statins to octogenarians is too slight to-calculate.
Does he explain the difference in the video?
@@michael931no
@@gerrymcintosh4477I’ve seen reports where that is the only case where someone would want to take a statin. Might want to research that further!
I ditched the statin I was taking on January 1st this year after applying the common sense of eliminating all sugar/processed fake food and following the low-carb way of eating. I have not felt this good in 20 years. Thank you for all you do, Doc!
That’s so amazing I’m basically following a keto way of life myself for the past couple of weeks my body just quit aching it’s wild
I'm doing that... feel great!
Country roads .I did also.
All the healthiest cultures eat a high carb diet. All unrefined of course.
Yeah you!!! How are you doing now?
I was put on a statin at the end of last year. After I began taking it, I began to have "brain fog" and sore muscles.
I made the decision to stop taking it around mid February. I also began watching your videos around that time. I knew I had to do something about my weight and poor health. I'm almost 50 yo and weighed 340 pounds.
After watching your videos and those of some others, I cut out carbs and sugars and began IF. Now, I'm down to 255 pounds and the lab results from my doctor are all within normal ranges.
I feel great! I can workout without getting like I'm going to die. Still have goals to meet, but I'm getting there.
Thank you for taking the time to post these videos!
I had the same experience after 2 weeks on Lipitor with body aches cognitive decline and as you call it brain fog. It got so bad I had to cancel going to a funeral wake because I felt like an idiot unable to even have a conversation. I told my Doctor Who strongly pushed this drug on me and he laughed and said oh they give this to Alzheimer's patients and they get better. So I looked it and was surprised how ignorant this top-rated doctor was. The results are all over the internet and one of the top results was a book called Lipitor the thief of memory. I believe it was a former astronaut and airline pilot who had to check himself into an emergency room because he couldn't remember his name, because of lipitor. This proud arrogant and ignoramus doctor knew nothing about this, but instead told me that I need to follow the person with the initials behind his name.
How did u wean off of it?
@@MsLbraun I had only been taking it for about a month or two. I just stopped taking it.
Excellent job of controlling your life, I’m very happy for you🎉
@@MsLbraun0
My doctor totally agrees re this. He told me about this before this stud was done. He advised me to read a book called " The great cholesterol con". He also told me you are more likely to get a heart attack if you have low cholesterol than high. Your muscles need cholesterol to rejuvenate and your heart is a muscle, a known side effect of stations is muscle deterioration. Then there is your brain which also needs cholesterol. Taking a drug to reduce cholesterol could actually be detrimental to your muscle and brain function.
hmm, maybe another contributing factor to the explosion of dementia!!
Low cholesterol causes dementia
Not only that your body may well have high cholesterol for a good reason.
After taking a blood test in 1999 ( It seems that 50 is the age that big pharma require you to be on some sort of tablets), my doc slapped a box of Lipitor on the table and told me I had familial hypercholesterolæmia. This, without asking one question about my family’s medical history. I asked about side effects and was told ‘some joint pain and muscle weakness’. I left thinking to myself ‘the heart’s a muscle!’ Went home and did some extensive research on the internet, avoiding drug company stuff as I guessed they would be biased, and threw the Lipitor in the bin. I’m still alive!
I'm 69 years old and I've been taking a Statin for about three years. My legs really started bothering me. My legs got so bad that I couldn't run and had to walk up stairs one step at a time. I thought it was just because of my age. I watched a video on Statins and one of the side effects is joint pain. I stopped taking the statin and my legs are improving every day.
@@UncleBob369 0,
Exactly. I was on a anti depressant and metformin around 50. Moved to a new state met a new doctor and was told is that all your on. Most people at your age are on a lot more medication.
Along came statin and aspirin and tried to get me on other stuff.
I'm back to an anti depressant and metformin and trulicity injection.
Going to try and change my eating and get off these if I can.
That’s what I felt about statins making my muscles weak and causing pain! I told the nurse practitioner, statins can’t be good for heart patients! The heart is a muscle and the muscles in my body were getting weak by the day! I know it was making my heart muscle weak as well. I had NO energy and couldn’t think straight. It also messed up my memory really bad. I would stop in the middle of a sentence because I forgot what I was talking about. It’s getting better but I still have symptoms. I am going to sue their Ass if I can!
@@UncleBob369 Did you just quit cold turkey? I am going to stop taking my statin but can't find anything online that tells whether I have to do it slowly or if I can just stop cold turkey.
You rock doc, I am having to explain this exact thing to my dr, and I will NOT be pushed into taking any statins! And thank you so very much for caring so deeply for all humanity ♥️
Colleen, don't let them out you on it. Modify your eating habits and exercise.
The problem here is having a doctor
Amen 🙌🏿
Colleen do not let your Doc push you into something that you do feel right about.
Your body, your choice. Except when it comes to that experimental JAB
My doc prescribed nutra niacin for my choloesterol instead. She’s a functional medicine doc. There are good docs out there.
This is mind blowing. My 84 yr old pop had to come off statins as he was in treatment for covid. He needed anti virals. A week without statins saw a huge improvement in neck and shoulder pain he has had for 18 months. Brain fog gone. Mood improved and this was after Covid!
He’s told me he’s staying off them for 2 months if the pain doesn’t return he’s binning the lot!
Dr. Berry, I am a chiropractor in Colorado and I am telling all my patients to subscribe to your channel and buy your book. I am 63 years old and I have been transformed by the carnivore diet. I am feeling younger with more vitality. Thank you for flying in the face of conventional "wisdom."
I'm 60 and LOVE my carnivore diet!!
Doctor Ken Berry is not the only doctor saying this…all the doctors that care about your health are saying the same thing…
Thanks Sir very much….
Thank you. My doctor tried years ago. I didn't and here i am, pretty healthy on no pills, excellent blood pressure, 75 years old and doctor is trying again. You've helped me make my mind up again.
My cardiologist wants me to take statins but my cholesterol levels are “borderline” and I have decided not to take statins I don’t need the expense or side effects. God bless you for telling the truth.
What most cant understand is the whole high cholesterol BS is all a fraud - there is ZERO evidence that high cholesterol equals a higher HA risk. What does raise the chance is damage from sugars.
My husband emailed you yesterday and this was one of the things he asked about. Im so glad that i cane across this video and can pass it on to him.
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@@jonogren5567 Really? How petty
@@one308fan right?! I didn’t even realize i spelled it like that. I get to typing so fast.
@@kristinsutherland6824 Some people are so petty. I feel sorry for him.
@@one308fan me too
I’ve been on a statins drug for years, I have begun the process of weaning off them, and already I feel much better, less muscle pain, and mentally more alert, I never told my doctor I have been taking 50% less of a dose, and got my six month blood test done, with satisfactory results. I will be 100% statins free by end of march, and good riddance to it. Great upload.
Hi Dr Berry, I am on Atorvastatin 40 mg a day....for about 8 yrs now.
Can I just stop taking it or should I ween myself off of it
The dosis makes the poison.
I reduced Atorvastatin 20mg after 3 months intake to 10mg and months after had a bloodtest. The results enchanted the cardiologist, for him everything is perfect. He doesn't know that I reduced it. That shows again, that you must become your own doctor. In a few months I will reduce the intake to 5mg and then test it again. Conclusion, better change your food, get rid of the overweight, so you can reduce the intake and the side effects drastically.
THANK YOU! It is so refreshing to hear the truth about these drugs! I was on Crestor for over a decade and while it reduced my cholesterol level it caused me intolerable levels of muscle and skeletal pain. At 72 years I felt like I was 100 years old. I got off of it and within 3 weeks felt like a new man! I’m done with the statins and frankly every other medication that is not absolutely essential to my well-being.
My experience with statins too.
I worked as a licensed practical nurse in a large nursing home. The amount of medication given to the residents was astronomical. Many of those meds could have been discontinued, but no. As a LPN, my pov never counted for anything 😥
I wouldn't go into a nursing home; I would do what animals do naturally, take my car, and drive off somewhere deep into the wilderness and wait for my soul to leave my worn-out temple. Humans are animals. I have seen way too many people in nursing homes get treated like they don't exist and the food is horrible.
@@chuckychuck I understand your point of view. I saw things there that broke my heart and trust me when I say I loved the residents with all my heart, and they knew it. I made the heartbreaking decision to leave because my workplace became toxic and management didn't care about paying clients. Moreover, I witnessed abuse and neglect and was all but reprimanded for reporting it. That was it for me. I miss nursing terribly.
They just about force these drugs on the population that's COLLECTING money. They are evil but not dumb.
@@chuckychuck your mind is the temple..point to your temple..
you are messing with the Tidal Flows of Money. that is not allowed.
those are not patients, those are Rx Milk Cow$.
now you know.
Statins cause diabetes, cognitive decline, muscle loss, muscle pain, depletion of k2, depletion coq10.
More than 6 years ago after taking Atorvastatin for about 15 years and allowing my life to get smaller and smaller with the increasing muscle pain, I went off it for good . Doctor blamed my muscle pain and pretty much everything on depression . When I told her that I would no longer be taking a statin due to the most recent research, she told me that she 'was aware of the latest studies but the Cardiac Association had not changed their directives so she couldn't recommend I do that and stomped off out of the room . I kind of felt that I would probably be dead in the next few days but here I am with far less pain and worthless expense years later . This experience showed me where my own doctor's loyalties lie .
You sure your depression isn't related to statin use? Every single time I take statins I have depression.
@@brandonmulford5524 Me too! Then I read a study linking statins with depression.
Cardiac Association? Is that the American Heart Association? The same mob who took MILLION$$$$ from P&G to promote Crisco years ago because it had less saturated fats - ooops, too bad about the dangerous trans fats in Crisco! Sorry, but all these associations have been thoroughly corrupted by all the money that's on the end of the leash! And good for you for following your own logic - best wishes for continued good health for many years to come!
Doctors and clinics as a whole are controlled many times by big pharma because of funding they give these facilities for pushing their drugs! Makes you wonder how many drugs are pushed on people that don't really need them!!! It's been a racket for years and so many things in our world is revealing themselves! Truth always prevales!
You brought up a really important point. I worked in public health for 30 plus years and one of the things that drove me nuts was the lag time between when new, primary research is published and the point when recommendations are changed DUE TO THE PRIMARY RESEARCH - often years between the two. And, most doctors will not stray from their guidelines for fear of losing their licences, DESPITE the fact that newer research is available that says they should be doing something else.
This is exactly the information I needed at exactly the right time. My internist is wishy washy on the elevated LDL and need for statin issue even though I printed out all of the peer reviewed studies you’ve given us in the last 2-3 yrs to give him. I can’t wait to give him this one and tell him unequivocally no to statins!! Thank you!
The actual reference range of cholesterol is 150-300 calculated the way all other body constituents are calculated.
@@bobs182 Huh?
Wonder if the person even read it, Ms. Langley?
@@Malcolm-Achtman Reference ranges for all body constituents are calculated with 95% of a population within the range and 2.5% out of the lower and higher values. This method is used for all body constituents measured by medical laboratories except for cholesterol which was altered about 30 years ago with the help of drug companies. The values for the cholesterols should be called the drug therapeutic range instead of the reference range.
@@bobs182 Thanks for clarifying.
At 60, I’ll never believe any Dr. who only spends about 7 minutes even talking to you while supposing to be giving you a physical. I’ll take more responsibility for my own health thank you.
@@shanechostetler9997 it's just information. Always do what's best for you.
- Live long and prosper
Been on a statin for 20+ years, since my 40s. Even on the meds, my LDL level is higher than they say it should be. My HDL has always been high. I went off for 2 years and total chol went up to almost 300 but then had a coronary calcium score test and it was 0! . I exercise daily, not overweight, and don't smoke. My dr still insists I need to stay on these meds forever. I think I'll stop anyway!
Please I beg you to get another doctors opinion. A doctor you trust through friends etc. I care deeply and appreciate what you’re saying totally but friend, not that you are but please don’t let social media analyze your health . God Bless you and yours 🙏🏼
Triglyceride/HDL RATIO is the key
@@debbiegradowski9885 Sounds like he just did get a second opinion from a doctor he trusts. Seems like you think his judgment needs parenting. Mind your own business, fren
I left my doctor because she didn't want me to go off statin.
@@fignewton8690 it's in the normal range!
I was an optician. I made eyeglasses and had become quite familiar with the eye.
Years ago, my Dr. put me on a statin and within two days, my vision had changed by over a diopter and I had horrible headaches. I immediately took myself off of it. I am convinced that Statins also cause dementia/Alzheimer's as they seem to remove fat from the brain. not the only culprit as Dr's we saying people had to stop taking in good fats and go on a low fat diet is also terribly damaging. Decades ago, I noticed my mother's friends who were brilliant, were being diagnosed with dementia. She attended a large congregation full of 50+ ages and they began dropping like flies.
I began to inquire, and they all attended the same geriatric group of Dr's who were heavy into dispensing statins.
Within two years, they had 200 deaths in that congregation, and they were all going to that same group of Dr's and all taking statins dispensed by these Dr's.
My personal opinion only, they cause early death.
All those poor people were killed by their doctor's arrogance and ignorance. That's horrible.
The doctors get big kickbacks from the pharmaceuticals & government!
@@alanapiro7179 It's a shame we have to question some doctors about some drugs they prescribe . It's a shame we now question the scientists and "experts" also . As we can see many people now go on line for answers as I do . I 'was' taking statins for about nine months and stopped about a year ago and feel much better now .
If a trial shows that you go from a 10% risk to an 8% risk, they call that a 20% (relative) reduction, when it's really a 2% absolute reduction.
Thank you for explaining that. That is outright lying IMHO.
About 20 years ago a doctor, who was about to retire, said my cholesterol was high and I could consider taking a statin. He then told me about the side effects and I decided not to go on them. I’m 67 now , cholesterol is still high, but I’m doing fine.
Probably not for long though.......🙏
I cut my dose from 40mg to 10mg, total cholesterol is 177, same as when I was taking 40mg.
Time to change your diet, go keto/lchf. Cholesterol will drop, along with excess weight.
@@larryc1616 have you heard of all the people with extremely high cholesterol that live to be in their 80s and 90s? Have you heard of Dr Steven Sinatra's testimony after having thousands of patients on his table, did he finally had to admit to himself just as many patients were dying of heart attacks with low cholesterol as there was with high cholesterol? Have you heard of Dr Richard Becker mentioning his old Aunt Millie who had cholesterol in the 700s that live to be very old? Have you heard about the so-called seven countries study that implicates cholesterol as causing heart disease proven to be fraudulent? Did you know there was actually at least 22 countries available in the data to answer keys, but he Cherry Picked not only the seven that backed up his preconceived notion, but also Cherry Picked only the areas in those seven countries that could prove his fraudulent theory? Have you heard that when the Democrats put that fraudulent Theory into public practice and started preaching the food pyramid and demonizing fat butter and meat, that diabetes heart disease, Parkinson's Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders skyrocketed? Oh and I forgot to mention rampant epidemic obesity as well. Yes you can think this stupid cholesterol demonization and the Democrats for making America the fattest and sickest country in the world
My brother warned me about it. From his hospital bed. Yes it shut his kidneys down. I have told 4 doctors since then that there may be a genetic connection. So to satisfy them. I buy them and toss them. The don't ask for a reorder. VA doctors are even worse.
I got a prescription for a diuretic from the VA pharmacy. Tossed the medicine prescribed after I got a ADVERSE REACTION. Then he got pissy and rescheduled. 3X. Those drug trials must pass, I guess
Thank you . May the Father continue to bless you ABUNDANTLY 🙏🙏🙏
I was on statins for about 10 years and each year, my body became more and more achy. My joints hurt bad. I had constant headaches and many turned into migraines. I was cranky and moody all the time. I couldn't sleep restful. I started having brain fog and couldn't function right. I was constantly fatigued.
Each year, my doctor and PA related all my symptoms to old age. I finally quit taking them about 2 years ago even though my doctor kept pushing them. I feel reborn. All the bad symptoms disappeared. I thank you and Dr Berg for saving my life. I tell everyone I know to start cutting out the sugars and gluten and go more Keto and to refuse the statins.
Just in time! Went to see my doctor for something else and she reminded me to come in to take a lipid test and discuss medication to remediate. I told her on my first visit there was not enough research to take statins. She typed that into my record. Well now she can add this JAMA article. I can’t thank you enough.
Thanks Doc. As an RN myself, I am skeptical of just about everything in medicine these days. I had my husband stop his statin a few years back. Every single time he goes to the doctor they want him to take it (even tried to talk him into every other day), he keeps telling them no...they even push it on him while his numbers have dropped on keto, and they were not terrible to begin with...seeing a positive trend and still pushing the statins.... always smh.
I told a doctor that I did not want a statin that I would do it with diet. The MFer tried to trick me by prescribing a generic statin. I fired him immediately and told him why. then I get a bill for that day. I sent it back with a scathing letter telling then he ignore my wishes and that I would not pay. Never heard another word from them
Right there with you!
I hear ya "a positive health trend" fo rus as patients does not make them any $$$...hate to say that because I am sure there are some good doctors out there....but most stuff comes down to referrals and more $$ from drug companies
I retired as an RN when my skepticism became cynicism. I don't miss it at all.
20 years ago, I had a coronary calcium (Agatston) score of 190. After one small artery was blocked from plaque, my doc placed a stent and put me on Atorvastatin. I've been on it ever since. This year my doc repeated the calcium score testing and it was 2080!! Anything over 400 is considered severe heart disease. So my doc had me go for an angiogram because he just knew I was on the brink of a massive heart attack. The angiogram showed all my arteries were wide open and there were no blockages other than the location where the stent was placed in 2002. After doing research, I found out that Statins can cause calcium deposits in your arteries. Damnit!
Oh damn :/ scary stuff these statins
so enlighten me please,what caused ur arteries to be patent.if not caused by statin,especially with high calcium scores/?
My doctor wanted to put me on a statin a couple of years ago, because my LDL was a little high and my HDL was a little low. I said, "Not gonna happen!" I've heard too many horror stories of their ill side effects. I did manage to lose close to 100 pounds, by eating a low-carb diet, and I started taking Garlique for Cholesterol. This last time they checked my levels, they said I still need to get it down, but it's not high enough to warrant putting me on a statin. I said, well, that's good because you can try all you want to put me on one but I will not take it. It's a shame that they just want to push drugs so quickly instead of giving us alternative options. Anyway, just my two cents. Have a great day! 😊
Congrats for losing 100 pds.👏
good for you! don't take that poison all it does is give you diabetes.
Stick to you guns…you know what’s best for you! Congrats on the weight loss, too!!
You can add flush free niacin to your garlique and further reduce your LDL. I too will never take a statin drug. Notice how when people were reaching their cholesterol goals big pharma came out and lowered the ratios even lower to add to their profits. Congratulations on your weight loss.
@@davidbladen5667 great results can be achieved with just niacin & crushed garlic ,/ allicin supplementation. There seems to be evidence you can reverse some arterial plaques also using this regiment..
My sister accepted everything the doctors said and took all the drugs they prescribed for cholesterol etc. 14 years younger than me, she was in pain , breathless, sick and had been diagnosed with angina. She paid for a calcium heart scan and her arteries are clear, no sign of any plaque. Her heart is very strong and healthy yet still have high LDL. She was advised to reduce the statins and stop the angina meds because she did'nt have angina, she had reflux. My doctor has been trying to get me on statins for years, NO WAY am I putting them in my body!
YES, OF COURSE. THE DOCTORS GET BIG KICKBACKS FROM THE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES & GOVERNMENT. WE NO LONGER HAVE HEALTHCARE BECAUSE THEY ARE ALL CORPORATIONS!!!
Seriously I'm feeling like that now
Sounds like malpractice. She deserves a payout.
you need a new doctor...
@@MJPage there is no term “angina”. It is called tonsillitis.
I had a MI back in 2009 and doc put me on 80 mg of Lipitor. Never felt right after that and came off it in 2015. I genuinely believe it created memory loss and I knew I had done the right thing. I cannot nor will forgive the particular doctor who continually berated me for my actions.
The thing about some doctors (I was a nurse for 35 yrs) is that they are in their own echo chamber. Their specialties pigeon hole them and they rarely think outside the box.
That’s a huge dose! I had memory loss, muscle cramps on 20mg
I'll never forget my mandatory health check when I started at my current job in 2018. The doctor didn't find anything wrong in me so she suggested I'd go take some lab blood tests to check my cholesterol. I truly felt like she wanted to find an issue in me at any cost. I didn't go to the lab test. I was 26 years old at the time and found it crazy they suggested something like that especially the results she took had nothing wrong in them.
Your videos and the comments of actual people are so helpful in understanding health. Thank you. This seems like a generic comment, but if I wrote down all the emotion behind it, it would run on for multiple pages.
I too really value the comments! So much we can learn from each other's experience!
I’ve been one of those people who you’ve been talking about. I need to fine a doctor to help me not to take a statin. Thank you so much for your information. Carnivore diet has changed my life and now I can actually do something about my health.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS! My mom took statins for 5 years from 2017 until having fatigue and weakness last year 2021. She went to her cardiologist and after an angiogram was taken immediately to place 4 stints! She and my dad both took statins and bragged about how low their cholesterol numbers were. I begged them both to watch your videos about statins and K2 as well. Thanks for all that you do!
Can you explain the K2 thing? I take a tablet of K2 daily with my D so it increases absorption. My doc just put me on a statin and I don't trust them. He's Indian and doesn't believe in Turmeric so he's a pharmaceutical kind of guy....red flag.
Thank you for your bravery in telling the truth, that other doctors are unwilling to discuss, or are unable to due to lack of knowledge. Dr. Berry, you are a hero!
Thanks for sharing this info. I am a now retired R.N. and my cholesterol went up following having TAH/BSO surgery following a diagnosis of endometrial cancer 20 years ago. Over the years I was put on several different statins and not much after would develop terrible muscle and joint aches and they would stop when I stopped taking the statin. I recently relocated to Florida following my retirement and established care with a new PCP and she encouraged me to try Lipitor again. So I decided to give it another try, and not much after I began taking the Lipitor I started to develop some GI distress. A month ago I woke up in the middle of the night with pretty intense RUQ abdominal pain along with nausea and had my husband take me to the ER. After having a gazillion labs done along with an ultrasound and abdominal CT scan which showed I had a gallstone. But what was more concerning was my LFTs were all elevated and my blood glucose which was basically a fasting draw was 150. I was given some Dilaudid, Zofran, and a dose of Zosyn and within a 1/2 hour after receiving those meds I was completely asymptomatic with no symptom recurrence over the next 8 hours of being observed. The ER doctor wanted to admit me but I opted to go home instead and agreed to return if my symptoms returned which is now going on a month and they haven't. I know what happened to me was caused by the Lipitor and the gallstone was an incidental finding.
I had a doctor who prescribed statins, “just because”; no blood tests performed. I refused; citing the horrible side effects. The doctor had his nurse call me for several weeks in a row to try to bully me into submission. He’s now my former doctor.
Doc gets bonus $$$ for getting patients on statins. All about the $$ with these docs.
I just went to Dr for follow up and he didn’t take blood work . Stated had to increase statin meds due to results in chart which were from 3 months ago . I m concerned about these meds as I don’t feel like myself . Is it ok to stop taking meds ? Only been on for three months
@@ritabethwilliams7023 obviously your dr does not care about you or your health. Take control of your health and dont put it into the hands of biigfarma shills. They get " incentives" for putting patients on drugs and giving the shots in the arm. Wise up to their tactics if you want to live a long healthy life.
@ritabethwilliams7023 I took myself off of the statin April 2, 2024, and the brain fog, bloating, severe muscle pain and Ed have all disappeared I was taking it since August of 2020
My pain was gone very
I was on Crestor and another drug for high blood pressure.The pain in my muscles were terrible. I also have NAFLD. My liver was swollen and started to have pain. I stopped taking both medicines and began eating low carbs, no sugar, working my way to one meal a day. Along with daily vitamin/minerals I added cod liver oil to my diet. What an incredible change. Later I came to learn that my BP was only slightly elevated, so by losing weight that would go back to normal. I also increased my fresh vegetable intake, no fruits or juices. Again, what a difference. Pills are not the answer.
My husband has an aortic dissection with a graft from aortic rupture. He is on tons of stuff for blood pressure and his heart rate is controlled to stay under 65 bpm. He falls asleep whenever he sits still in a relaxed state. He is so unhealthy but chooses not to do anything other than take pills. No diet changes, no exercise… Ticking Time Bomb. He survived the first incident. His brother died of the same thing.
@@colleengarcia7752
I’ve read, for some, there is a link with Marfan Syndrome with aortic dissection or Aneurysm.
I lost my father a couple years ago. He was 91!!
Every day he took a big swiq of cod liver oil. Swore by it. I take fish oil pills 3 3x a day. Just cannot stand cod liver!
@@colleengarcia7752 I'm so sorry, it has to be very difficult to watch your spouse deteriorate, racing to his end.
See another awesome Dr Fung on how to fix NAFLD
My physician put me on rosuvastatin. Within 1 week I was suffering from memory loss. I would completely forget meetings I was supposed to attend. I’d forget what day of week it was and then have no idea what the concept of days of the week even were. I’d forget something that was told to me just an hour before. It was scary.
I stopped the statin and within 3 days my memory returned to normal.
Finally! A doctor who actually said something REAL and HELPFUL about cholesterol. Several years ago, my doctor put me on a statin (simvastatin) because my cholesterol was "too high". Six months into this "treatment" I had a checkup for something unrelated, and, a few days later, his office called me to tell me I had diabetes! I was shocked and depressed, because this had never been an issue before. I dug in and did some research and found out that statins can often give a false positive for diabetes. I stopped taking simvastatin immediately, and never heard the words "you have diabetes" again. Of course, I still get pressured every time I see the doctor about taking statin drugs, but I keep refusing because I know it's BS.
The same thing happened toe and the diabetes went away with the lipator lol don't take anything for it now 🙃
Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🕊
Same thing happened to me. " you have diabetes" .Statins also took out my hips. I had wicked sore muscles because of statins for 2 years and the doctors did not identify the reason. The side effect if sore muscles is athritis. Cost me my job and 10s of thousands of dollars and my healthy hips.
Don't believe everything you hear on YT. My doctor said it was dangerous advice.
@@rickc2078 My doctor advised take statins. Statins nearly killed me and did maim me for life. Get another doctor.
I'm writing a graphic memoir of how I used my health and fitness knowledge to stop my mother with mild dementia from forgetting me, and it worked. I tricked her off caffeine, then no prescription meds, forced her/tricked her/incentivized her to drink water, kept her away from high fructose corn syrup and other poison, because they made her mean and delusional, and kept her away from gluten. Funny thing is decades ago Dr. Oz said Zocor was causing memory loss and then my mother parroted that to everyone, but later on when she said it to a nurse practitioner during his assessment of a MMSE, he said she was delusional for saying that and this nursing home that I had to fight in probate court for 2 months to get my mother out, used it as a way to imprison her in a lockdown unit. Big Pharma is the matrix and we’ve got to break out. ☹
Kaylene, thank you so much for fighting for your mom! ❤️
Thank you so much for this. I was put on statins over ten years ago as my bad chlorestorol was above the norm. Last year I was in a terrible state with muscle pain and bursitis in the shoulder, diabetes, etc. I stopped all meds apart from strong pain killers, including the statins. I also was diagnosed with osteopenia and low vitamin D levels. I attribute most of the damage to the Atorvastatin, but also to Omeprazole for acid reflux, which also stops nutrients from being produced. It's been a slow recovery, but the diabetes has been reversed (I did go on low carbs for a few months) and I am now on HRT Testogel to correct the hormone imbalance and finally down off all pain killers.
I'll tell you why I absolutely believe this is correct. Both of my parents were on statins starting in their 40s because of high cholesterol. Both of them had a stroke in their 60s anyway. Also about 10 years ago (before my parents had their strokes) my doctor put me on a statin because of high cholesterol. I had to stop taking it after only about 6 weeks because two of my liver enzymes went dangerously high. They went back to normal almost immediately after I stopped taking it. More information less medication!
Thank you for the information. A few years ago on Christmas Day we had to bring my mother to the to the ER, it took them a few days to find out what was wrong. She had built up plaque in her artery that was so hard they could not get a stent through it. The arteries in the heart went lower and built bridges and that's how she's been living for 40 years! She took cholesterol medication back then and even before. Cholesterol medications do nothing. I already have signs of build up my mother had and I'm at the same age as she was. The medication seem to work fine the first year so but then your cholesterol level seems to increase as the years go by. My mother also had echograms and other tests for many years, saw a heart doctor, yet they did not catch it. I'm very blessed because she is still alive and she will be 90 in December. She exercised everyday of her life and she could jump rope forever lol! She still jump rope now😊
I had to educate my gp on the misuse of statins. He practically yelled at me when I first refused them. After some light research I was convinced I didnt need them and just stopped taking them. Cholestrol went up slightly and triggered my gp. I told him why I stopped taking them. I hope he did his own research on what I told him. Wish THIS guy was my gp.
Like most people, it will likely be a while before his pride allows him to admit he was wrong....and a while longer before anybody else knows it.
My gp wanted to put me on statins too but when I questioned him about it and aired my skepticism, he got visibly angry. I think he took it as an insult, as if I didn't trust his professional wisdom and education. Very frustrating experience.
Ten years or so back my doctor prescribed a stating for me. I asked her how long do I need to take it. "For the rest of your life" she replied. I went home and looked into side effects and said "heck no. I'm not taking that " I cleaned up my diet some and began exercising a little." 6 Months later she was looking at my labs and said ,"those statins have really helped! Your numbers are great". I told her "well surprise. I've never taken a single one." She said"ok then keep doing what you're doing "
I love your story 😃 and I'm glad you didn't take those meds.
What were you doing to lower your numbers?
That's great!
@@brendaabide3182 it's been so long I can't recall too much but I recall that was about the time tried eliminating anything with high fructose corn syrup and for the most part stopped eating processed foods, junk food etc. I also started walking every day. I was doing a minimum of 10,000 steps a day.
These days I cook with butter, clarified butter and beef tallow. I seldom eat things like chips. I also stay away from things labeled "low fat".
Lol same here Dr said oh
I'm 74 and three years ago had triple bypass surgery after being on statins for 15 years and having "normal" cholesterol level according to my doctor. Got off the statins after the surgery and went on a keto diet. I lost 40 lbs and feel great. My cholesterol level is now high but I'm not about to go back on statins as my doctor wants.
Cholesterol is not the culprit. It’s job is to repair inflammation. I would not worry about cholesterol. It’s triglycerides and sugar
68 yo male here, in May 2023 my cholesterol level was 21%, which apparently is 1% above the level it should be. My Doc prescribed statins, no mention of using diet to reduce the level. Anyway I got the tablets, read the side effects, and decided not to take them but to change my diet instead. Basically I stopped eating high sugar rubbish.
I have to book another blood test for December but so far, in 3 months, I have lost 6 kilos and reduced my blood pressure to normal levels.
Not easy at first but I got used to it after a couple of weeks.
I really appreciate this video. Everyone "caring for" my health is trying to get me to take a statin. No way! I've got dementia on both sides of the family, and I want my immune system fully functional.
I was on statin for 10 years, I was in constant muscle pain, I went to my Dr and told him I no longer an willing to take these meds, his response was “ I sending you to the psychiatrist as you are obviously not in your right frame of mind” 😂😂😂 I went to the appointment and the psychiatrist wrote a letter to my Dr telling him he wasn’t in his right mind to send me to a psychiatrist, when clearly I was in sound mind. I’ve never taken them since, I’m on a keto lifestyle and never felt healthier and pain free.
How dare that Dr! I assume you kicked him to the curb.
Good for you and good for that psychiatrist?
Love your story 😅😂
Statins actually saved my life as they were causing me so much pain so fast, I quit all prescribed drugs 20 years ago and never turned back. True story! I lost my 30 years of work for the social security disability I was on for congenital heart disease because I wouldn't do the drug's but it was worth it in telling the pharma owned government agencies to piss off! Thank You statin drugs!
Dr. Berry and Dr. Eric Berg have saved more lives, health and longevity with their advice shared and I am grateful and appreciative. Nobel prize here are two amazing candidates! Thanks so very much Dr. KB! Changing the world of health one person at a time!
Dr Berg is a Chiropractor he hid now adds the CO after his name. He is a Scientologist selling supplements! His son outed him.
@@Jesus-already-won-joy Yes, I agree! No problem here. Scientology selling vitamins Dr. Berg is a Chiropractor. After his son exposed his scheme of selling supplements for Scientology he added the credential for Chiropractor. Love Dr. Berry!
Dr Berg is a Chiropractor giving information readily available on a medical site if you research. His deal is selling supplements making money for Scientology.
@@AltaJonesable dr berg studies nutrition DR means indoctrinated!
@@wholovesu2 means chiropractor. Selling supplements his son exposed him after leaving scientology now he adds DC at the bottom of his page now. At first he posed as a medical physician.
Having suffered severe side effects of muscle collapse to the point I could no longer walk because of taking statins for only a few short months, I took myself off of statins and luckily reversed those damaging side effects. So I was pleased to see your video about the truth of statin drugs. However, I was very surprised that you said it was okay for people who have had a heart attack to take it as a preventative against future heart attacks. There is no way I will ever take a statin drug again. Losing muscle control and becoming confined to a wheelchair is not worth it.
I took a statin for 3 weeks and started having muscle pain especially in my legs.. I connected the dots, called my doctor and he told me to stop it and eat low chorestrol diet... so I quit the statin, put myself on a plant base food diet with a little fish and chicken, oats, nuts too.... I've been on it for over 3 weeks and feel great, lost 10 pds already too. the only problem is, I still get leg soreness or pain at night or every 3 or 4 nights... it's getting better. I do pray it will eventually go away completely... and you know, my cholestrol was only 212, not that high. I bet it will get a lot lower when I go back to the doctor. I do not plan on going back on this food and exercise lifestyle, I feel too good to go back!!
Same thing happened to me was black and blue from my waist down and kept telling doctor about it and he didn't know anything about the side effects then about a year later got hold of me and said quit taking it told him he was six months to late already dumped them down the toilet this shit is poison
@@kimbrown5024 try carnivore
@@ericwhitlam7517 same here. It looked like I was in a car accident or something. Couldn't walk. Wound up in the ER. Quit statins cold turkey and could walk again within a couple days.
Identify, terrifying experience.
I understand they drop anyone from a statin trial who has side effects. Wouldn't that be enough to skew the results enough to show benefit when there was no benefit, or negative effect?
A few months ago my cholesterol was 200. A month ago it was 238. I couldn't understand why because I don't eat animal products with cholesterol. The doctor kept telling me I must be eating something. I figured it out myself. It was processed vegan foods that did it. Like chick'n patties. The oil in the products was raising it, but it wasn't dietary cholesterol. My liver was making too much cholesterol. So I stopped eating processed food. I eat whole foods now, and take long walks for exercise. No oil in anything I eat. I started taking citrus bergamot, and eating psyllium husk, and other foods with fiber. My cholesterol is 117. My doctor had prescribed me medication, but I decided not to take it. The bottle I got from the pharmacy is still unopened. My cholesterol is 117. The last I checked the other day my blood pressure was 99/69. I only had one side effect. That was losing 35 lbs without trying. I'm not telling anyone what they should or shouldn't eat, or stop taking meds. I'm Just telling my story. Good luck.
A single month to lower from 238 to 117 only thur diet. BULLSHIT.
@@mtnbiker014 Probably a lab error on one of the numbers
39 years ago in 1983 I had a cholesterol level of 285. The doctor said no problem because of the threshold of the pharmaceutical companies told them was it needed to be under 300. As years went by it went to 280 to 240 to 220 now it’s 200. During this period of time the incidence of heart disease has not gone down, if you look at the Lipitor ad it tells you in the bottom right hand corner that basically only one in 2000 people find a benefit. So that’s a benefit of .05%. Pharmaceutical companies control the medical system they’re in it to make a profit and they want to sell you drugs that most people don’t need. They write the pharmaceutical studies they shop around for a doctor a little sign off on it and give them money for it, it’s as crooked as a dog’s hind leg.
@@prepperboss I was taken off Lipitor but I still take Pravachol; I'll try to stop it for awhile and see if I feel back in the real world.- Sometimes if feels like I'm in a different planet!
A it’s a snap shot in time B it can vary by food eaten C it just does not matter. You need and make cholesterol depending on the bodies needs at that point in time. Women need more than men.
Glad to hear a fellow MD with sense. Over my career so many absolutes discarded over time. Medicare loves quantifiable things like this so they can monitor and hold/reduce/cut reimbursement for providers and hospitals' failure to meet their goal criteria.
So true. With Accountable Care Organizations and meeting quality metrics, these poor doctors are coerced into putting virtually every Medicare beneficiary onto a statin in order to get reimbursed by Medicare. 😢
I am a type 2 diabetic and all my lab work is beautiful. My cardiologist put me on 10mg per day Crestor all because my LDL is 86 my HDL/LDL ratio is 1.7 and triglycerides 116. There is No justification for putting me on a statin which causes excessive edema in my feet and legs. I'm a nurse and need my legs in order to work. It's already debilitating me.
My previous cardiologist was allergic to stains, and had IV infusions of state of the art PCSK9 and superstatin monthly. Which he barely tolerated. Cost $6000 month (for free to cardiologist). He put me on statins and I had muscle cramps , brain fog, and then tried one "new" statin pill that gave me whole body hives and a trip to the ER. Meanwhile this "Dr" is morbidly obese---as is his entire office staff of six women, not one is taller than 5'6" or less than 180 lbs---and, well, who you gonna believe, Merck and Pfizer or your lying eyes? This was AFTER I came to him having lost weight, dropped BP, lowered resting HR, quit a half dozen meds, and inverted previous HDL to trig ratio. He insisted that I had to stop keto, and take a statin. I fired his ass.
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Well done 👍
Well done. Most doctors are part of group think. Try a doctor of naturopathy.
YES!!!!!!!!!
Where can I find the proper hdl/ldl ratio? Appreciate any advice
Dr Ken, this is fantastic. I just came from my doctors office on Tuesday where she was suitably impressed by my reduction of A1C from last quarter of 9.8 down to 6.9 in only 2.5 months on Carnivore! Both the markers for Triglycerides and HDL were better and LDL was still only 183 But we argued about statins. She thinks it would still benefit me to take it and said I'm not out of the woods yet. I said she was wasting her breath, but she continued trying to convince me that they have found it strengthens the vascular system by causing some substance to be produced to protect the walls of the vessels...blah blah blah. This is just what I needed and I plan on dropping the link to this podcast off at her office tomorrow! Thank you for all your hard work to protect us all from wreckless folly. Bravo!!!!!! Berry Rocks!!!!!!!!!
Oops got it wrong, went back to check and in November A1C was 9.8!! Now 6.9!!
There are a lot of good vids on YT about the liver and atherosclerosis. How and why a statin changes liver function of LDL and statin treatment of atherosclerosis. Edit: Good job on lowering A1C. High A1C and blood pressure is a path to kidney failure and dialysis.
You don't need to justify your decision, no means no.
maybe you have a better relationship with your doctor but I don't think mine would even bother looking at the latest info and stats on STATINS!
And, your doctor probably won’t watch it.
Thank you so much I’m going off my cholesterol meds today and have been doing Keto for a few months now been on the meds for years next will be my blood pressure meds thanks again
Just yesterday on the phone, my dr. Threatened to prescribe a statin. I know she will be insisting next time I see her. I have printed the article you’ve attached and have it ready for my next visit. THANK YOU ☺️
Was put on Lipitor a few years ago and got a cough from it. It took me year to figure out it was the drug but I went on and off a few times to verify. Told doctor and he told me that wasn't a side effect (but it was listed as one). Whole episode changed my view of modern medicine.
Thank you ! It didn't do anything for me but it sure caused a lot of leg pain. Muscles cramps up in the thigh areas front and back and below the knees and I haven't recovered from it yet and that was about 15 years ago. My Dr keeps pushing me to take it and I told him all of this. I think he has a hearing problem.
As a 3rd generation pharmacist, I remember long ago that a cholesterol level of 300 was great. That is UNTIL Lipitor came out. THEN, it was decided by big pharma that cholesterol levels MUST BE BELOW 200. What a crock.
Inflammation is the problem. Statins do nothing for that.
I was on statins until a doctor told me that people with low cholesterol have a greater risk of developing cancer. He urged me to stop taking the drug. Besides, people with high cholesterol live longer. It's shown in large studies all over the world. I'm over 60 and my cholesterol level is 300. That sounds perfect!
Statins do EVERYTHING for that! In fact that is probably why they work, and cholesterol lowering is an interesting side effect. Live long, and prosper. It's your life, and it's a free country for you to make your own decisions. Including really bad ones.
Utter bullshit. The main reason my cardiologist keeps me on statins is the reduction in inflammation.
Also pharmacist, but wait, lets be clear. Yes, statins reduce cholesterol, so, yay, the lab results look so much better - MD happy, patient happy.
However, lets address the REAL WHY. Why are we trying to lower that lab value- to LOWER morbidities ( stroke, Htn, etc) AND mortality (although I’ve always said one big massive heart attack is actually a great way to go, as long as one is old enough, ha).
Now, there’s the rub and THAT is what this MD is discussing- there needs to evidence- based PROOF of that- esp because statins are NOT BENIGN and “ heart disease is not a statin deficiency “ (that’s my quote, isn’t that great, ha ha)
Statins increase risk of diabetes and theres more evidence emerging statins may contribute to “brain issues” like memory loss ( I suspect the A word will eventually come out), zillions drug interactions, SE’s, etc.
AND they’ve NOT shown any benefit in WOMEN and (quote by N.Goldberg) ): “women are not small men”. So, definitely there is a difference between efficacy AND incidence of adverse effects between the sexes, with regards to statins.
What benefits women? HORMONES! Yup - check out the Cancer Journal 5/6 2022 ,V28,issue 3, p 208-23 : Menopausal Hormone Replacement therapy and Reduction of all cause Mortality and Cardiovascular disease.
Now we’re talking! ( for women, that is.).
THIS.is.the.ultimate.goal.
Not lowering a lab value UNLESS its statistically & significantly proven to reduce (in honest research, ugh, a whole other issue!) morbidity and mortality.
Inflammation? Cut out sugar not naturally found in the food , UNhealthy fats, most alcohol ( ALL alcohol for women-> no benefit at all proven), substance abuse, CONSUME berries, seeds, small oily fish, practice stress recovery, blah blah blah , you all know the drill!
It is with a very heart that I do NOT trust all medical providers these days- many do not keep up with the literature - and/ or cannot change their beliefs based on data ( humans!).
I.e. the WHI released results that were NOT statistically significant ( research requirement 101 ), bypassed the Principle investigators interpretation of that data and presented via a press release first- it changed HRT tx for yearSss! To women’s detriment. Oh, and the participants were “ healthy”- which, btw, included 50% previous or current smokers. Ok. Sigh…
Sorry for the rant. Hot topic. Follow the current data ( not your 1 or 2 relatives, for crying out loud) keep an open mind and good luck!
I know what I’m talking about, I am almost old…..🥴🥴🤣
@@Ayyeliki Angela, I enjoyed the "rant." You make some good observations, particularly in regard to statins and women. I'll check out the research, and nag Dr Berry.
Hi Dr Berry. I am an internist and I love your videos. I have this argument with colleagues all the time. It’s about time. A drug with such unwanted side effects including rise in A1c makes it so challenging for doctors. I almost never do it unless if it’s for secondary prevention of cva and Mis and patients with bad diabetes with circulatory issues but even those I weigh the risks and benefits with those patients. Great work!
Keep learning and teaching doc
to the internist. My father is 84, diabetic, not on insulin. He is on at least one statin and blood pressure lowering meds. I do not know the types of his at this time. He did have a major bleed stroke about 4 years ago. It was almost a miracle that he survived. Would statins be beneficial in someone with his history? My dad believes whatever his physicians tell him.
@@charlenewilliams219 he’s 84 already I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Just enjoy life and eat whatever you want
@@20891 yes, he does that. When I make him meals, I do have starches for him ( less than I eat). I am with my parents carrying for them now. Enjoying my time with them as (for so long I lived a long drive away).
I was on crestor for a month....I was in so much pain I told my doctor I'd rather die of a heart attack than live like this! He looked at me like I had 3 heads!! Lol! I've never looked back! That was over 30yrs ago!
Good for you!!
That’s fantastic, well done.
In the 8 years since my kidneys failed, I have learned that that the absolute MOST PROBABLE CAUSE of my renal failure was a combination of systemic inflammation and prescription drugs. and medical procedures. Since my transplant, I have gone off of EVERYTHING except for my anti-rejection medication (not even Prednisone) and I am the healthiest I have been since about 20 years BEFORE my renal failure.
And since going carnivore, my EGFR has begun to IMPROVE(!!!) to a point the my nephrologist - who has argued with me for years about statins, antibiotics, flu shots etc. has finally said "OK, I don't understand it, but whatever you're doing - keep it up because it's working". I cannot stress this enough, I was transplanted in 2014 and this year - in the last two 6-month checkups - my EGFR is in the green range... it is NORMAL EGFR!!! It has not been normal for decades.
Our medical system is not just broken - it is DANGEROUS. It is LIFE THREATENING. Want less renal transplants and heart attacks? Eat right and never talk to your physician again (unless he's Dr. Barry).
You go Dr Berry! I first learned about this from Dr Kelly Brogan several years ago. I'm shocked that JAMA is publishing this info. Maybe there is hope for the medical profession!
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Nice to watch this video. Gave up statins in 2012 and I'm still here at the age of 70+. They did not work, took my energy and I gained a lot of weight which I have since lost. Lipitor gave me memory lapses and Crestor nearly killed me. They only lowered my cholesterol by a small amount.
That’s reassuring to hear. I gave up statins six weeks ago because I was suffering from bone and muscle pain. A cardiac professor told me they were not much use and agreed I had done the right thing.
Thank you!! I learned of the manipulation of the statistical numbers by big pharma a year or two ago. Dr. Nadir Ali, cardiologist in the Houston area, posted a lecture about this on You Tube. My internal med physician and my endocrinologist have been seriously trying to shame me into taking these drugs for quite some time, even though my lipid numbers were mostly within the normal range, with only occasional slightly above normal results. So many physicians can’t or won’t think outside the box. Drug companies contribute lots of money to medical schools and med students often reap the benefits. Med students are very influenced by the drug company propaganda without looking at the studies with a critical eye. That’s their bad. I commend you for bringing light to this topic. So many patients have been “snowed” by this practice and are afraid to ask important questions that could help ease their minds about their medical issues and meds. I could go on and on about this issue. Thank you for shining a light on this in common, every day language, so the public can begin to open their eyes and become more well-informed about the power they have to be able to have a stronger voice in their own medical care. Bravo for your honesty!! Good job - good work!!
I'm impressed with your honest approach, Doctor Berry. Thanks.
I have muscle pains after taking statins. I am off for a week now, and the muscle pains are wayyyyyyy lesser compared before.
I had the same problem, and I stopped taking them. My cholesterol was 255.
~ I took _Lipitor_ for 5 months. Felt 120 years old ! No memory, severe depression, joint pain etc ...
Nurse told me many quit within the first 12 months due to side-effects.
John Lee, statins cause muscle weakness. Try eating more foods with magnesium or taken a magnesium supplement, you should start to feel better quickly 👍
Same here. It took me three weeks before I was not sore.
I took Lipitor for 3 yrs. On two occasions I had severe muscle pain in my chest and jaw. I felt like I had a ball in my chest that was being tightly squeezed, and pain that radiated from my neck to jaw. When my doctor returned from a week of vacation, I told him I would never take that drug again. I didn't, and that was 15 years ago. I've never experienced that pain again.
I’m 82. In my recent blood test triglycerides we’re good, around 100, as was blood glucose. Every marker was great for thyroid, liver, kidneys, proteins, blood count, just high ldl. My doc said not to worry about it, although my cardiologist yells at me to take a statin. Since I stopped taking statins hips and knees stopped hurting and blood pressure is around 130/75. Keto on.
You are honest and love your channel. Many blessings to you!!!!
Dr. Berry, I was recently prescribed Atvorstatin during my last doctor's visit, he said my cholesterol was a little high. I thought it was a little usual to prescribe me a statin drug because of a little rise in cholesterol. I've never had a heart attack, so I took it upon myself to schedule one of those healthy heart screening at my hospital and I discovered i didn't have high cholesterol at all and a calcium score of zero. I'm very disturbed by this doctor and my patient care, currently in the process of switching doctors I no longer feel this physician is a good fit for me. Thank you for providing us with the information we need to make better decisions regarding our health.
You did the right thing.😃 Doctors are so quick to prescribe medication when all you really need is to modify your eating habits or add in a little more exercise.😃
My doctor is totally "anti-statin". He asked me to try 3,000 mg Fish Oil, at least 5,000 IU Vitamin D, and Magnesium daily. It works! I had my first Biometrics screening after 6 months of these prescriptive vitamins and my cholesterol was better than it had been in years!
Good for you. But I worry about fish oil being rancid and also mercury.
What kind of magnesium ?
I’ve taken most of the Statins on the market. Every one of them caused serious side effects, the most common one was my arms going numb at night. My doctor stated she never heard of that. Never again.
My doctor wanted me to take statins but I said I would read up on it first. Some months later I decided to go ahead, but spoke with another doctor at the practice she seemed surprised at the recommendation, based on my cholesterol levels. I took atavastin for two weeks but my leg muscles felt weird and weakened, so I stopped. Thank you for this information. So glad I stopped.
If I was an evil mechanic,I would convince everyone to lower their oil levels. Guaranteed customers!!
Cholesterol is so vital for health that our liver makes it!!
Priceless, something many people can relate to.
Statins lower cholesterol by damaging your liver.
Increased LDL cholesterol levels are absolutely bad for you. But it is best to lower them with a healthy diet and lifestyle.
@@augustsawzak5401 low density lipoprotein is a transporter of cholesterol,there is only one cholesterol and it's vital for health.
@@soldieroftoughlove7635 I am aware, just wanted to clarify your statement since too much cholesterol is not healthy. If we have high LDL levels, than means we are carrying too much cholesterol in our blood, which can be donated from the LDLs to vessel walls to create atherosclerotic plaques
With the statement that there was "no consistent relationship between lowering LDL-C and death, heart attack, or stroke", I cannot not perceive any benefit even when one has had an 'event', as factors other than total cholesterol should be addressed to stop the progression, which I know you are well aware of. Thank you Dr Ken Berry for bringing this article to our attention. Stroke in 2014 w/over 90% blockage of carotid, which I was fortunate to recover. Lifestyle changes w/no progression since 2016
This is what I learned years ago... Something like a statin will help 1 person in a hundred. I wondered what we would think if birth control worked that way.
I also learned that it's more likely to help someone who has a family history of cholesterol related events.
My friend's 98 year old mother had cholesterol over 300 and was told by the doctor that she shouldn't be alive. What a dumb thing to say.
It certainly is a dumb thing to say. When reality contradicts their learning, they stick to the learning. My god, what idiots...
My dad is on forced statin and aspirin therapy after suffering both a heart attack and stroke. I guess he counts as the "1 in 100" aka "secondary prevention" group, meaning there's no hope for people like him😮💨I guess that means my dad will have to kylled off from this drug while the rest of society gets to live avoiding it. Not to be cruel, but that doesn't seem very fair. There's not enough care and research for the secondary prevention group.
The BIG problem for me, when I was on the statins, was the bouts of temporary amnesia. It was not total, but I would be commuting to work and suddenly nothing was familiar. This could induce a panic for a few moments until I could reassure myself that I drove that street daily. I could drive another block or two and everything would suddenly be familiar. I googled causes of temporary amnesia. Statins came out on top of the list. I stopped them both (Statins and blood pressure) several years ago. Went full keto and I am now healthier than I was in high school. Just about to apply for so called social security now. I'm sure glad that's not a scam too. No.... wait....
You are one funny person. That temporary amnesia story may be the funniest thing I’ve read in years. It just hit my funnybone….it’s probly because it’s happened to me….I am roflmao right now. On a serious note, I’ve just gone keto, been on statins for 35 years and plan on dumping them in the toilet. At 65 I’m in the best shape of my life, only because I obsess over my cholesterol and BP. Exercise 5 days a week. Can’t wait to see my numbers in April since going keto. Also can’t wait to tell my Doctor I’m done with the Crestor….thanks for the laugh videolabguy
I'm going to be super picky but it's important to note. There is a hierarchy of evidence. Randomized control trials are near the top and meta analysis of such trials are at the very top. This internal medicine study is a meta analysis of randomized control trials, the very best kind of evidence we can produce. Often times in my research I come across a lot of meta analyses that are not randomized control trials but some lower or lesser form of evidence. An excellent find.
This is what health information looks like. Great job doc!! Thank you very much.
Started taking Atorvastatin 2 years ago. A year ago I had a swollen liver which was infected, they blamed it on gall bladder, but it was found to be fine. 6 months ago diagnosed with IBS. The gut pain is perpetual. Constant muscle pain and cramps after a hard day's work. Glad I found this video within hours of upload. I ain't takin it again...
My gp tried for a long time to get me in a statin she said if I took it I'd need regular liver function tests , insane
IBS here after food poisoning..Statins made the IBS worse. I had other symptoms from statins,like global amnesia..I stopped statins ama .I now take Holigos and do a mixture of keto and low FODMAP and internment fasting for IBS. I have flairs less than once a year,which is really nice.
Statins, a cash cow. I knew when I was prescribed them years ago the side affects was my body saying this is poison! I stopped, doc tried talking down to me about it. I told him I come to a doc to feel better, not dread my next breath. I also said I would rather live a shorter life and feel good than being absolutely miserable everyday
Thanks for your info, been watching you for 3 years or more. Great work!! My total cholesterol twice a year for over 40 yrs was never higher than 130, except 1 time I forgot to fast. I was in military, so blood every 6 months. Took insulin for about 8 yrs, got up to 100 units a day for last 3 yrs to 2017. Most Drs don't know as much as I thought, they can be dangerous. Vit D3 and other supplements probably saved me. I had quad bypass Dec 26, 2019, still low cholesterol, no docs could tell me why I didn't show signs, they called it widow maker. Anyway, I intermittent fasting, still do it, but not 18 - 6. I had gotten my D3 up to 140 and followed some of your advice on fasting and diet for about one year ... went from 9.2 A1C to 5.0, lost 70lbs in 3 mo's. Finally found out why I had 5 blockages in my heart. Drs couldn't explain it to me. My heart actually grew 2 blood vessels from left ventricle to the right side of my heart. Our bodies are amazing. I found insulin was cause of my blocked arteries. Seems insulin causes. LDL cholesterol to get sticky, which makes it stick to arterial walls , then buils up and calcium sticks to LDL, hence blockages. Insulin also takes blood sugar out of your blood to lower A1C, but then stores it as fat. I explained it to my docs, especially my cardiologist, she never heard of it before. I found a new cardiologist. She was not the surgeon, I haven't seen my surgeon yet.. Just wanted to say thanks for heading me in the right direction, else I wouldn't be vertical right now. Had a gallbladder removed 6 months after cardio event. It was worse recovering from that than the cardio. Keep up the mission you're on, cause there's no telling how many people you have saved and steered in the right direction.
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I was on Crestor for 6 months - when I finally said enough is enough I could hardly get around. It absolutely destroyed my muscles. I had no heart problems before going on it and since being off it for 6 months and cleaning up my lifestyle I feel better than my old self.
Yes, I lost so much muscle mass in the 6 months I was on Crestor I don’t think I’ll ever get it back