By Dr. Walker Porterfield -
Specialist in Recovery Oxygen Chambers
Did your doctor just put you on Statins? Maybe he put you on them 20 years ago,
but don’t worry, they “put you on the lowest dose”.
This is a story that we hear over and over from our patients.
Lets talk about what statins do, and what you should be concerned about.
What is a Statin?
Statins are a type of Medication used to Lower Cholesterol Levels. They are one of the most widely prescribed medications in the world, and they are generally "considered to be safe and effective." However, there is growing evidence that Statins may have some Harmful Side Effects, including brain damage.
Did You Say Brain Damage?
You bet. Multiple Studies have come out pointing to Statins Decreasing the
amount of Blood to the Brain and even a Decrease in Size of the Brain.
Lets talk about the Real Research!
- One study, published in the journal Neurology, found that people who took Statins for more than five years were more likely to experience Brain Atrophy, or shrinkage. The study also found that Statins were associated with a higher risk of Dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
- Statin use and Risk of Dementia: a 21-year follow-up study. Neurology. 2022;98(12):e1438-e1448. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000014264
- Another study, published in the journal JAMA Neurology, found that Statin use was associated with a decrease in Hippocampal Volume. The Hippocampus is a region of the Brain that is Important for Memory and Learning.
- Statin use and Hippocampal Volume in Elderly People. JAMA Neurol. 2019;76(1):62-69. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2018.3568
The exact mechanism by which Statins may Cause Brain Damage is not fully understood, but Researchers Believe that it may be due to a Combination of Factors, including:
- Reduced blood flow to the brain: Statins can cause blood vessels to narrow, which can reduce blood flow to the brain. This can damage brain cells and lead to brain atrophy.
- Increased inflammation: Statins can also increase inflammation in the body. Inflammation can damage brain cells and disrupt brain function.
- Reduced cholesterol production: Statins work by reducing cholesterol production. Cholesterol is essential for the production of myelin, a substance that insulates nerve cells. Reduced cholesterol levels can lead to damage to myelin and disruption of nerve function in the brain.
Reduced Blood Flow To The Brain
Lets talk about blood.
Blood is the primary medium of exchange when it comes to Nutrients in the Body. When you Decrease the amount of Nutrients to the Brain, you begin to Starve it. When the Brain starves, just like our body, it begins to waste away and Shrink.
- Brain Atrophy is the most common thing we see with Chronic Statin use. This shrinkage of the brain can lead to a variety of Cognitive Problems, including memory loss, Difficulty Concentrating and even Impaired Judgement.
- Dementia is often seen with a Reduction in Blood Flow. This can lead to Forgetfulness, Anger and Controlling Behaviors.
- When blood flow is drastically reduced, we can even see Stroke as a possible outcome. A stroke is a Sudden and Dramatic Loss of Blood Flow. This loss deprives the Brain of All Nutrients and the Brain can begin to die within minutes.
Increase in Inflammation
Inflammation, the Silent Killer.
Inflammation of the brain is often associated with Alzheimer’s,
Parkinsons, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and even Depression. Here’s how:
- When the brain is inflamed, like in the case of chronic statin use, certain immune cells called microglia release harmful chemicals that can lead to damage to the brain cells.
- Inflammation can also disrupt the blood-brain barrier. The blood brain barrier(BBB) is used by the brain (our most important organ) to keep harmful chemicals and pathogens out. When in the presence of inflammation, the BBB becomes leaky and allows harmful chemicals to enter the brain.
- Inflammation can also increase the production of beta-amyloid plaque and tau proteins. These two substances are thought to play a role in the development of alzheimer’s disease. In the presence of inflammation, the production of beta amyloid plaques and tau proteins increase which leads to plaquing of the brain as well as the formation of tangles.
Reduces Cholesterol Production
The whole reason to take the medication in the first place.
This shouldn’t be a side effect, it should be the goal… right?
The problem with reducing Cholesterol is that Cholesterol
is Important for so many Essential Bodily Functions!
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is found in All Cells of the Body. It is essential for many bodily functions, including Hormone Production, Cell Repair, and the Formation of New Nerve Cells.
The Brain is Particularly Rich in Cholesterol. Cholesterol is used to Make Myelin, a substance that Insulates Nerve Cells and helps them to Transmit Signals Efficiently. Cholesterol is also used to make Steroid Hormones, which play a role in Brain Development and Function.
When we Reduce the total amount of cholesterol, we see an increase in other conditions.
Conditions like Dementia, Parkinsons, Multiple Sclerosis and even Depression.
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The following are 1 -2 Minute Audios from Real Professionals
on YouTube and Comments made.
Statin Side Effects WHAT TO DO INSTEAD - Adam J Story DC
Makes your brain stop working properly.
Statins should be removed from the market. Their effectiveness was a Lie right from the beginning!
I was border line for taking statins, the doctor and pharmacist both said there were lots of benefits from taking statins. The benefit was for their bottom line. I stopped taking Statins several years ago after reading the List of Side Effects.
I'm on 20mg a day since the last month because I took my health for granted. I'm slowly getting changes but the Side Effects are Crippling. Sore aching muscles all day long. Especially the entire back. Sleeping tired. Waking up tired. Existing tired. Brain fog, poor memory, poor motor skills for rapid actions. Constant exhaustion. These meds are no joke!
Statins produced terrible muscle aches and pains. I stopped the pills and all joint pain and muscle aches were gone within a few weeks. My cholesterol was not high...it was borderline. I was only given 5 mg, and even that caused pain. I am better now and controlling my cholesterol with Diet.
My cramps are so painful. Made me sick to my stomach.
So true and l was on lowest dose. And still Severe Cramps.
The Pain is So Bad, I want to Cry!
The Truth About Cholesterol, Statins, and Heart Disease with Dr. Aseem with An Associate
Statins: Should You Really Be Taking Them? Part 2
You guys have opened my eyes. I follow you guys and now have little
or no faith in doctors and the medical profession!
100% Facts. He’s telling it like it is!
My doc recently prescribed me Lipitor 40 mg due to my high LDL even though my HDL is a healthy level and my Triglycerides are Low. I’ve been eating a whole foods Diet and avoid processed food and sugar. Cholesterol runs in the family but we never had history of heart attack or strokes.
It’s not health “misinformation.” It’s straight-up lies. FDA/CDC/AHA, etc “experts” cannot be trusted; neither can their “peer-reviewed” studies.
I took a statin in my mid 20s and the first time I took it I had the most terrifying nightmares. Horrendous. Besides, aren’t our brains made of Cholesterol? lol. Like…Statins will eventually cook your brain?
It really is a Mess. Why do people with High Cholesterol have Long Lives?
The Lies you're told make you lose confidence in MDs.
Dr Aseem Malhotra is a Highly Esteemed and Credentialled Cardiologist
who makes Videos available on YouTube for people’s Protection
and the first Audio is by a proficient Doctor of Chiropractic DC
I would not take Statins anymore than taking RATSACK.
A GP who knew better than to approach me with the idea, ordered me to take it years ago, and when I said I would not take it - saying Diet and Exercise would be sufficient - he literally lost his Temper saying "That won't work!" and he stomped out the room, leaving me there to see myself out!
He owns two big Medical Practices. Now I know how his Business Grew that Big. He did not pass by Any Opportunity to Push Meds AND Permanent Meds any chance he got (and made) regardless of How they may Affect OR Afflict "Innocent Trusting Patients" which Most people Are.
I have a saying that goes like this: They are not interested in what you get out of those 5 Minute so-called "Consults" but what They Get out of them. They have you in there just long enough to put on a well-practiced plastic smile; put some Scripts through their Printer; see you out the door and say "Next Please" and wait a minute, you're counting on them to make Serious Decisions in some of those "Appointments?"
Let's Get Smart people, and Go Elsewhere to a Natural Health Practitioner who has Our Best Interest at Heart and "Works with Us" TOWARDS WELLNESS rather than illness or detriment of Our Health (downstream) you should know in Truth, the Medical Establishment IS a Sickness Industry, and most times, you're better Out of there!
Mind you, three years ago, one of my Webhost Workers I got to know quite well, said to me "I can confirm everything you have to say Janet. For sometime, I was a Representative for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and approaches to MDs for MEDs are Highly Incentivised. The work pays Very Highly to MDs and Representatives. The more MEDs you push successfully, the More Privileges and short Luxury Holidays they gave us. I did really well at it, then gave it up out of Conscience!" and STATINS are Big Pharma's Biggest Cash Cow. Be it known that for some years now, they keep Lowering the Bar on what Numbers your Cholesterol should be - so they reap More Customers. They also do that with Blood Pressure Numbers as well in recent times.
Proverbs 22:1 Says
A GOOD name is rather to be Chosen than great riches,
and Loving Favour rather than silver and gold. ERV
Choose a Good Reputation Over great riches;
being held in High Esteem is Better than silver or gold. NLT
You should want a Good Name More than you want great riches.
To be Highly Respected is Better than having silver or gold. NIRV
1 Timothy 1:19 Reads
having Faith AND a Good Conscience, which some
Have Rejected and have shipwrecked Their Faith. CSB
You will be Faithful and have a Clear Conscience.
Some people have made a Mess of Their Faith because
they didn't Listen to Their Consciences. CEV
Some have refused to let Their Faith guide Their Conscience
and Their Faith has been destroyed like a wrecked ship. GWT
and Keep Your Faith and a Clear Conscience. Some people have
Not Listened to Their Conscience and have made a Ruin of Their Faith. GNT
with Faith and a Good Conscience. By Ignoring Their Consciences,
some people have destroyed Their Faith like a wrecked ship. ISV
Holding Fast to Faith and a Clear Conscience, which some have
Cast Aside and have made shipwreck of Their Faith. WNT
Cling to Your Faith in Christ, and Keep Your Conscience Clear.
For some people have Deliberately Violated their Consciences;
as a result, Their Faith has been shipwrecked. NLT
Rightly did Jesus say “Treat Others how You Wish to be Treated!” Hey?
Too many Charlatans in that Industry (Medical Practices) for my liking. Don't be their Candidate.
I often say this statement: I would have to Offend my Conscience daily to be in that line of Work.
What a way to make a Living. Not me, count me Out. I'm into Helping people, not Other!
I wish you well Friends.