Statins

[ironchef]

I can never figure out why people think they can tool around on a bunch of dotcom sites for a few hours--sites directed at sales and hype (not education or peer review)--and put together a thesis that's contrary to that of learned individuals who have spent their entire lives studying these things and who gain no benefit by lying to others.

No, medicine doesn't have all the answers. But you aren't going to get them on Google, either.

Yes, the pharma industry lies at times. But not every clinician is in their pocket; most of us aren't, and most of us know better than to be swayed by their research without doing more digging.

Yes, statins can have side effects. But one must look at the risk-benefit ratio. Overall, statins save lives.

Please keep in mind that when you take a supplement, you don't know what you're getting. They're not regulated in the same way as pharmaceuticals. Please don't talk to me about reputable sources of supplements, because no one knows who/where those are. You only know where you think they are.

I appreciate your coaching.

But you forgot we are elite traders. Medicine? That is easy, so your professional opinion will fall on deaf ears.

With know-all patients, life is getting harder for physicians.

 

[Pekelo]

I would like to report my current blood work coming back as excellent. It was similar a year ago too. Currently I have been doing ACV shots twice a day and in the morning the bullet proof coffee (coconut oil and butter) with plenty of sugar.

My summer diet is pretty generic, heavy on the beer and pizza side. So take this info with a grain of salt, but as far as numbers go, I have been doing great without statins.