I’m introducing a very serious topic because as a researcher who exposed the health dangers of aspartame, I am sensitive to health issues that need more attention.
This recently came across my desk: do statins cause Alzheimer’s?
I think it’s an important question that needs more attention. I think most everyone is concerned about memory loss.
On Feb. 28, 2012, the FDA warned that memory loss, confusion, high blood sugar, and Type 2 diabetes were possible side effects of the popular cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins.
We certainly haven’t heard much more about this, have we?
My business is focused on uncovering for the causes of disease, so when I read that Alzheimer’s first appeared shortly after statins came on the market in 1987, I knew that there was more to this story.
As people age, they tend to become forgetful, but you can be forgetful for many reasons – you might be distracted, you might not care anymore, your priorities change, and your worries prioritize into different things. It’s no big deal to you, but those around you might interpret your mental reactions differently than how you expressed yourself in the past.
So memory loss and forgetfulness are not always Alzheimer’s disease.
If Alzheimer’s is a concern for you or for a loved one, the question you should ask is if they are using statin drugs! If the answer is yes, then it’s time to pay attention to this research.
Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, but it has physical components to it, and is a cognitive disease. It appeared as a disease shortly after statins gained popularity, and Swedish physician Dr. Uffe Ravnskov began researching this connection 30 years ago.
His findings are stunning, but you can imagine how much negative press he has received. Like so many research scientists, including myself, threatening Big Pharma’s control and profits, Kavnskov’s work isn’t very popular mainstream.
High Cholesterol is Beneficial
According to Dr. Ravnskov, high cholesterol is beneficial.
He states that the social campaign that cholesterol is harmful to your health is the greatest medical scandal in modern time.
Cholesterol is a waxy, whitish-yellow fat, and it is a crucial building block for all of your cell membranes. It is essential for making the membranes, and actually the entire cell structures, and is vital for synthesis of vitamin D, your hormones (including testosterone and estrogen), and fat-dissolving bile acids.
Healthy brain function requires amyloid plaques that form in the brain. Researchers have found that higher levels of cholesterol are linked to having more amyloid in the brain. The higher levels of LDL cholesterol, the more amyloid in your brain.
Your body produces three to four times more cholesterol than you eat. The production of cholesterol increases when you eat little cholesterol, and decreases when you eat more. The brain has a higher cholesterol content than any other organ, but it doesn’t use the cholesterol from your blood – your brain produces its own cholesterol.
So here’s my point: if your brain needs cholesterol to maintain healthy cognitive function, and statins keep the cholesterol levels lower in your brain, Dr. Ravnskov’s research is right – statins accelerate memory loss and Alzheimer’s.
- It aids in the production of sex hormones;
- It’s a building block for human tissues;
- It assists in bile production in the liver.
Do you know anyone who complains that they lost their sex drive after starting statins? Start connecting the dots if you are using statins.
As you can see, I have barely opened the lid on this topic, but acknowledging this connection is very important if you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It is not an easy disease to witness anyone go through, but if they are using statins, you might consider coming to their rescue.
Dive into their diet and see what kind of adjustments can be made to increase their LDL levels. You can do a holistic assessment on their daily routine – have a hair analysis done for them, monitor their body pH, scrutinize their eating habits, and check to see what food chemicals and chemicals in their meds that they are exposed to.
There are ways to help someone with memory loss or Alzheimer’s.
It doesn’t hurt to try.
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If you want to learn more about healthy living and disease prevention, contact me at janethull.com. Remember that you are never alone when you are looking for good health!
Gain access to all of my online programs, ongoing support, monthly Q&A, and more by joining my Private Inner Circle Membership Program. I look forward to supporting you on your journey to alternative health and wellness.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only, and is educational in nature. The FDA may not have evaluated some of the statements. This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please discuss with your own, qualified health care provider before adding supplements or making any changes to your dietary program.
Before taking vitamins, consult your doctor; pre-existing medical conditions or medications you are taking can affect how your body responds to multivitamins.
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