Hello This article explains how the villain of "bad" cholesterol (called "LDL") is really NOT the villain at all. Instead, it's a combination of cholesterol AND another health condition ("insulin resistance") that causes the danger of heart disease. THE PROBLEM: The most commonly prescribed treatment for high cholesterol MAY CAUSE insulin resistance. Go Figure. LDL cholesterol is essential to your immune system, controlling inflammation and infection. It's also a building block for cells and is what testosterone and estrogen are made from. The term "high cholesterol" has become synonymous with "danger of heart disease or heart attack." Thirty-five million Americans take statin drugs to control their cholesterol despite the side effects of muscle pain (very common), liver damage and… insulin resistance. Keep that last side effect in your mind: insulin resistance.
So why the bad rap?
New research shows that LDL cholesterol becomes sticky and blocks arteries ONLY if the person also has insulin resistance (which causes high blood sugar).
So, the statin drug you take to prevent your arteries from clogging could be causing the very condition that causes your arteries to become clogged. Read entire article HERE. |
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