[proxy_user]

It is better not to take drugs, since they have many side effects over a long period. If you cholesterol is too high, you should try diet and exercise first, if you can.

[arthurus]

And research supplements on line. Red Yeast Rice is the most commonly recommended supp but RYR is simply a statin. Statins are generally bad news, especially for over 60s for whom they do nothing statistically good and should be avoided and obviated by exercise and diet.

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

You re not a doctor and you don’t know what the f you are talking.

I have high cholesterol been taking statins for years it maintains the appropriate level for my cholesterol no side effects whatsoever

Your brilliant idea of diet is totally worthless if your genetics demands statins to avoid cardiac serious cardiac problems if you don’t know what you’re talkin about why don’t you just not post.

[luv2ski]

I am a 65 year old woman, 5'4", 115 lbs. I run 6 miles every other day, eat a healthy diet, and lift weights twice a week. My cholesterol is 220 if I don't take statins. With them, I can get it slightly below 200. My "good" cholesterol is great but my Dr insists I keep taking Zocor. Would like to get off of it.

My husband's is 115 which sounds great but it actually bad. He is seriously depressed (bi-polar 2). Low cholesterol and depression are linked.