There is a new test that all the doctors at the University of Tennessee Med Center seem to want all their patients to take: it is a CAT-Scan to search for calcium in arteries. I'm wondering if anyone, here, knows anything about it. My wife (whose family has a history of heart problems) took the test and came out with flying colors. I took it and the doctor who scored it wrote to me and said I am in the 88th percentile of men liable to die of a heart attack. Following that test, I met a cardiologist who called me a "ticking time bomb". Next, I took a stress test and that indicated zero problems. It is all very confusing.
My Doctor insisted that I go on Statins, I fired him and moved on. I am diabetic and need no medicine as my blood sugars are under control with diet and exercise. I wish that I had a better understanding of medicine to leave an intellegent thought to help you.
I suspect all my doctors own stock in companies that make statin drugs. In my case, it seems that my choice is between high cholesterol or liver damage. Both Crestor and Lipitor have caused concern regarding my liver's health. Recently (following three months use of NatureMade CholestOff and one injection of Repatha) my LDL went from 175 to 100. The doctors of course give all the credit to Repatha. I read articles by Dr. Mercola that make me question everything.
Thank you for writing, I sympathize with your dilemma. I know Attia from when he was working with Gary Taubes on NUSI. They had some kind of falling out, I gather. Have you read Dr. Malcolm Kendrick's book, "The Clot Thickens?" It's a great and easy overview.
Episode 9 --heart health and the microbiome. According to these drs., high fiber plant- based diets and resistant starch (i.e.cooked & cooled potatoes) fared well with reducing cardio, inflammatory issues (beans & leafy greens always seem to be highlighted while promoting the healthy fats of avocado, nuts & seeds).
Sorry, I keep trying to like this but Substack is throwing an error. I have been wondering recently if the Keto diets might increase cholesterol too much. I didn't know this info about brain cholesterol. Very interesting.
There is a new test that all the doctors at the University of Tennessee Med Center seem to want all their patients to take: it is a CAT-Scan to search for calcium in arteries. I'm wondering if anyone, here, knows anything about it. My wife (whose family has a history of heart problems) took the test and came out with flying colors. I took it and the doctor who scored it wrote to me and said I am in the 88th percentile of men liable to die of a heart attack. Following that test, I met a cardiologist who called me a "ticking time bomb". Next, I took a stress test and that indicated zero problems. It is all very confusing.
My Doctor insisted that I go on Statins, I fired him and moved on. I am diabetic and need no medicine as my blood sugars are under control with diet and exercise. I wish that I had a better understanding of medicine to leave an intellegent thought to help you.
I suspect all my doctors own stock in companies that make statin drugs. In my case, it seems that my choice is between high cholesterol or liver damage. Both Crestor and Lipitor have caused concern regarding my liver's health. Recently (following three months use of NatureMade CholestOff and one injection of Repatha) my LDL went from 175 to 100. The doctors of course give all the credit to Repatha. I read articles by Dr. Mercola that make me question everything.
Thank you for writing, I sympathize with your dilemma. I know Attia from when he was working with Gary Taubes on NUSI. They had some kind of falling out, I gather. Have you read Dr. Malcolm Kendrick's book, "The Clot Thickens?" It's a great and easy overview.
Have you seen the "Gut-Immune Solution" series?
https://gutimmunesolution.com/?a=5d97b47de1dea&b=7fab12b4
Episode 9 --heart health and the microbiome. According to these drs., high fiber plant- based diets and resistant starch (i.e.cooked & cooled potatoes) fared well with reducing cardio, inflammatory issues (beans & leafy greens always seem to be highlighted while promoting the healthy fats of avocado, nuts & seeds).
Here's the link to the last episode if you're interested: https://gutimmunesolution.com/episode10-live/
Sorry, I keep trying to like this but Substack is throwing an error. I have been wondering recently if the Keto diets might increase cholesterol too much. I didn't know this info about brain cholesterol. Very interesting.