Guest guest Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 I am having some medical issues concerning my heart. The dr put me on statins. Can anyone recommend anything to counteract the depletion of nutrients due to these meds? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 , <lanis228 wrote: > > I am having some medical issues concerning my heart. The dr put me on statins. Can anyone recommend anything to counteract the depletion of nutrients due to these meds? > > Thanks! > You definitely should start supplementation of CoQ10. http://www.spacedoc.net/statins_CoQ10.htm http://www.cholesterol-and-health.com/Coenzyme-Q10.html http://www.thincs.org/ Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I think that the worst possible thing you can do for your heart is to take statin drugs. They do reduce cholesterol but also stop the liver from producing CoQ10 which is necessary for your heart muscles. If you keep taking statin drugs you should take at least 200 mg of CoQ10. To see more on the subject of statins and CoQ10 go to http://www.townsendletter.com/FebMar2006/coq100206.htm In my opinion a much better way to reduce cholesterol is beta-sistosterol. Take about 2000 mg per day until cholesterol levels get under control then drop to 1000 mg for maintenance. Here are a list of food/herbs that will help your heart. Garlic: One half clove of garlic daily will help lower blood cholesterol levels by about 9%. It can also lower triglycerides and LDL (’bad’) cholesterol levels. Garlic also makes blood platelets less sticky, so they do not adhere to the walls of your heart’s arteries, forming dangerous blood clots and plaque. It also lowers blood pressure and improves the flow of blood to all organs. To avoid garlic breath, you can take Kyolic, a liquid odorless garlic preparation. Gugulipid: This plant extract can be found in health food stores, and has been known to lower cholesterol by 21% and triglycerides by 25%, in as low as three to eight weeks! HDL (’good’) cholesterol rose during this time period. Gugulipid also helps to prevent blood clots. Ginkgo Biloba: This is a wonderful herb used by Chinese Healers for centuries and is widely used in Europe to heal the heart and improve memory loss. It increases blood flow to all organs and cells, and reduces stickiness in the blood. Capsaicin: Red Peper lowers cholesterol levels and reduces the tendency for blood clots, which also reduces your risk of heart attack. Some people get heartburn from this, so it is best to take this just before eating a meal. Capsaicin also helps you lose weight because it boosts metabolism, which is also an added benefit to a healthy heart. Vitamin E: Vitamin E, taken either by supplements or in food, can help to prevent heart disease. Vitamin E seems to help prevent coronary heart disease, which is a disease that is caused by fatty plaque clogging the arteries that feed the heart. Some food sources for Vitamin E include oils, nuts, seeds, and green leafy vegetables. .. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 2. heart health </message/56243;_ylc=X3o\ DMTJybDk3c2hqBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzQxOTgyNTEEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwODE0BG1zZ0l\ kAzU2MjQzBHNlYwNkbXNnBHNsawN2bXNnBHN0aW1lAzEyMzg1OTM5MTg-> Posted by: " lanis228 " lanis228 <lanis228?Subject=%20Re%3Aheart%20health> lanis228 <http://profiles./lanis228> Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:29 am (PDT) I am having some medical issues concerning my heart. The dr put me on statins. Can anyone recommend anything to counteract the depletion of nutrients due to these meds? Thanks! First off, I would CHANGE DOCTORS. Find one that reads the literature thoroughly and understands that statins work by regulating the liver and that ultimately they will affect you negatively. No one has ever proven that cholesterol, a natural body product, is bad for you anymore than blood is bad for you. Read the Weston A. Price Foundation and Dr. Mercola's sites. They will help you in your search for a competent doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 sugggest accessing Dr. Duane Graveline's web site, www.spacedoc.net, or 2 of the : stoppedourstatins or takinglipitorbuthateit Best of luck to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I want to thank everyone for their input. I am learning so much here. Its good to know there are so many alternatives to statins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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