Guest guest Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Many years ago a Physician told me that I had to take an anticholestral drug, as my lab work was 310. I asked about Niacin instead. Glad I did. Also used Hawthorne berries, garlic, and an aspirin a day. I took- with his supervision and followup lab work- 500 mg Niacin ( Release Assured- the flush tells me its working) three times a day; of course I had to modify my diet as well- from tamales and bacon and eggs to fruits, veggies, grains, and oatmeal and grapefruit. Walked or rode a bike everyday for a while- excercise. It takes a bit of a lifestyle change; but thats a good thing seems to me- especially since I have seen many family members die or suffer with heart disease. I was very strict with myself about the diet- and used Dr McDougals basic recommendations for a while ( a book I had bought at a second hand store). Niacin is cheap and requires no script. This can be found at any store or pharmacy for about 3 bucks. Two bottles will last a month the way I used them- lots cheaper than the statins. The bad diet (dead things and grease) is what I think was killing me. After 6 weeks my cholestral had dropped to 167...and I felt 100 percent better. The doc told me to keep doing what I was doing. That was in about 1987. Long time.Seems to work for me. The side effect is the flush. I once asked a physician why he didnt prescribe it instead. He said people didnt like the flush and wouldnt continue taking it. I considered the flush to be a minor thing- 15 minutes of heat. Rather miniscule it seems to me, in comparison to the potential side effects listed for pharma poisons... Michael 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! > > > ------ > > > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.34/2032 - Release 03/31/09 06:02:00 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Omega 3 fatty acids also work well. 1000 mg 1-2 capsules a day. ---- Michael 4/1/2009 4:58:04 PM Re: << >> heart health Many years ago a Physician told me that I had to take an anticholestral drug, as my lab work was 310. I asked about Niacin instead. Glad I did. Also used Hawthorne berries, garlic, and an aspirin a day. I took- with his supervision and followup lab work- 500 mg Niacin ( Release Assured- the flush tells me its working) three times a day; of course I had to modify my diet as well- from tamales and bacon and eggs to fruits, veggies, grains, and oatmeal and grapefruit. Walked or rode a bike everyday for a while- excercise. It takes a bit of a lifestyle change; but thats a good thing seems to me- especially since I have seen many family members die or suffer with heart disease. I was very strict with myself about the diet- and used Dr McDougals basic recommendations for a while ( a book I had bought at a second hand store). Niacin is cheap and requires no script. This can be found at any store or pharmacy for about 3 bucks. Two bottles will last a month the way I used them- lots cheaper than the statins. The bad diet (dead things and grease) is what I think was killing me. After 6 weeks my cholestral had dropped to 167...and I felt 100 percent better. The doc told me to keep doing what I was doing. That was in about 1987. Long time.Seems to work for me. The side effect is the flush. I once asked a physician why he didnt prescribe it instead. He said people didnt like the flush and wouldnt continue taking it. I considered the flush to be a minor thing- 15 minutes of heat. Rather miniscule it seems to me, in comparison to the potential side effects listed for pharma poisons... Michael 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! > > > ------------------------- > > > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.34/2032 - Release 03/31/09 06:02:00 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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