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Dr. M... Excellent list and post. Have been pitching this for years. A couple of notes to consider with these items:
Statins ("cholesterol" meds) are one of the most over-prescribed meds on the planet (and, most lucrative) and many here are probably taking these things. These meds block K2 uptake and block Coenzyme Q-10 production (an energy molecule in muscle) - both vital for heart health. I would argue that it is malpractice to put people on these things without CoQ-10 supplementation. Thei…
Do any of you think my mom, having recently been put on statins, might be suffering severe anxiety, depression and worsening mood disorder because of something the statin is doing to her brain? Just musing & curious about your thoughts. I know you’re not giving medical advice. I’m just trying to help my mom, since her doctors are not.
"Psychiatric adverse effects, altering mood, personality, and behavior, sometimes arise in patients receiving statins.
Statin psychiatric effects can include irritability/aggression, anxiety or depressed mood, violent ideation, sleep problems including nightmares, and possibly suicide attempt and completion."
Thank you so much for this! She’s only 70 and was married to an MD for 30+ years (albeit one trained prior to WW II) so she takes my comments very lightly. She may not listen, but I will try…
Here's some more authoritative info that might help. From Dr Peter Attia, recommended to me by my cardiologist. This is the third of a 3 part series of articles on cholesterol and brain function, which describes the types of statins and their influence on the brain. A lot of his site requires a subscription, which is well worth the price, but I think these articles are freely available. Maybe you could give her a subscription for her birthday.
https://peterattiamd.com/low-ldl-cholesterol-and-neural-development/