Study boldly claims: STATINS ARE SAFE (Bonkers!)

It takes a lot to PISS ME OFF.

But if you ever want to see me like that, try talking to me about STATINS…

Especially the supposed merits – and health benefits – of statins!

Well, I just finished reading a report that blatantly scoffs at one of the biggest risks associated with statins… practically doubling down that they are perfectly safe.

And now I’m FUMING!

But I’m going to show you and your doctor why you should take this latest study with a grain of salt (to put it politely).

Let’s dive in…

According to an international research study out of Poland, many folks stop taking statins because of the potential risk that they could develop an intolerance to the drugs – which can lead to muscle pains and other side effects.

However, this latest study says the idea of an intolerance to statins is “over-estimated and over-diagnosed.”

The reason?

Less than 10% of people taking statins actually develop an intolerance to the drugs.

Sure, even I’ll admit that the risk of developing an intolerance is relatively low.

BUT it sure doesn’t mean that it DOESN’T exist and should be DISMISSED!

And it certainly doesn’t discount the already well-documented risks of statins like liver damage and type 2 diabetes.

The bottom line? Have a conversation with your doctor about whether or not you really need statins.

In the meantime, there are plenty of natural ways to help lower your cholesterol that don’t carry any of the side effects of statins.

For instance, including cinnamon in your daily diet can help increase “good” cholesterol and SLASH “bad” cholesterol levels.

In fact, in a large human study, researchers found that regular consumption of cinnamon reduced levels of LDL “bad” cholesterol and increased HDL “good” cholesterol — lowering TOTAL cholesterol levels!

And best of all, incorporating cinnamon into your daily routine to get all of its cholesterol-lowering benefits is very easy.

The most effective dose is typically 1-6 grams, close to 0.5-2 teaspoons of cinnamon per day.

To cutting through the statin BS,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Study Finds. “Statins safer than you think: Study finds doctors ‘over-estimate’ intolerance to cholesterol-lowering drugs.” https://studyfinds.org/statins-over-estimate-intolerance/

Mayo Clinic. “Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks.” https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/statin-side-effects/art-20046013