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Dr. Maryanne Demasi - 'Statin Wars: Have we been misled by the evidence?'
youtube.com ^ | 06/28/2018 | Dr. Maryann Demasi

Posted on 05/20/2021 1:25:57 PM PDT by Pining_4_TX

Dr. Maryanne Demasi is a former medical scientist who completed her PhD in Medicine at the University of Adelaide. Her research focused on the pathology of Rheumatoid arthritis and potential therapies. Her innovative research has appeared in several internationally published medical journals.

Leaving her lab coat behind, Maryanne accepted a position as a political advisor and speechwriter for the South Australian Minister for Science and Information technology portfolios. She advised on issues concerning Intellectual Property and commercialisation of research.

Maryanne was headhunted by the ABC ‘s Catalyst program in 2006 and gained a reputation for reporting on relevant and sometimes controversial medical stories. She has won numerous accolades for her work and in 2008, 2009 and 2011 was awarded the National Press Club of Australia’s prize for her excellence in health journalism.

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TOPICS: Conspiracy; Health/Medicine; Science
KEYWORDS: cholesterol; health; heart; statins
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To: carriage_hill

5 stents is approaching “full metal jacket” (look up the term in this context when you have a chance). I don’t know enough to comment, but they would have a damn hard time getting me to agree to that.
Stents are one of those procedures that pay the doctor pretty well.


41 posted on 05/20/2021 4:37:57 PM PDT by Honest Nigerian
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To: Honest Nigerian

“If they make you feel that bad, do you think they could be good for you? That is some loopy thinking.”

That’s some loopy misquoting, as that’s not what I said. Some people feel zero negative effects from statins, so if that’s your criteria for determining whether something could be good or bad for you, then perhaps they’re good for those people. I’m quite familiar with stats you mentioned, which is why I didn’t follow the doc’s recommendation to try a different kind that didn’t make me feel bad.


42 posted on 05/20/2021 4:41:03 PM PDT by Magic Fingers (Political correctness mutates in order to remain virulent.)
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To: Pining_4_TX

I was trialed on 4 statins and niacin. Had very bad reactions to all. Muscle pain and arthritic changes that have become permanent. Niacin sent me to the ER twice with terrible hives and hyper sensitive skin. Couldn’t stand anything to touch me. Literally wanted to jump out of skin.

My triglycerides have been very high since my teens. A stress test two years showed clean arteries. I’ll take my chances living naturally. BTW, I’ll be 70 in November.


43 posted on 05/20/2021 4:56:31 PM PDT by Islander7 (?There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agendac)
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To: Honest Nigerian

Well, it was either that or I’d be dead. I’d been in York Hospital for 23 days, losing 131lbs, 15 ERCPs (endoscopies), died 2x (obviously they resuscitated me) and far too weak and emaciated from severe/acute pancreatitis, to go thru a bypass op. Not much of a choice.


44 posted on 05/20/2021 5:44:30 PM PDT by Carriage Hill (A society grows great when old men plant trees, in whose shade they know they will never sit..)
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To: FatherofFive

Cholesterol Myths by Uffe Ravnskovis another good one. Sugar is the enemy. And high glycemic carbs.

Here’s the PDF.

https://www.ravnskov.nu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/CM.pdf


45 posted on 05/20/2021 6:28:51 PM PDT by zek157
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To: epluribus_2
My better half was on statins for about six years and started having muscle problems. A trip to the cardiac physician found heart muscle damage. He said to get off the statin. Next trip the six months later found that the heart muscle had repaired itself.

This same doctor said that statins will eventually cause what they purport to alleviate.

46 posted on 05/20/2021 8:49:30 PM PDT by Slyfox (Not my circus, not my monkeys)
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To: HerrBlucher

Hey, as long as your blood sugar is OK, and you don’t put on a bunch of weight, it’s all good. Individuals vary in their body’s response to things. With type 2 diabetes in my family, sugar is like poison for me. Also, since the normal human lifespan is about 80 years, anyone who survives into their eighties and beyond ought to consume whatever they want and avoid doctors and tests unless they have symptoms that bother them. Treat a broken bone - definitely. Have a colonoscopy - no way.


47 posted on 05/21/2021 10:28:59 AM PDT by Pining_4_TX (O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalm 8:9)
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To: Flying Circus

Sugar is definitely my problem. I was well on the way to type 2 diabetes until I started a keto diet. Although I have not been able to lose all the weight I need to lose, my blood sugars have been consistently normal. Praying that it continues.


48 posted on 05/21/2021 10:30:10 AM PDT by Pining_4_TX (O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalm 8:9)
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To: Pining_4_TX

I join those who have had good statin drug results this far.

When it comes to leg cramps, forcefully straighten your leg—and it will go away. My cramps happen at night every two weeks or so.

My MD OK’d CoQ-10 as a supplemental.


49 posted on 05/26/2021 5:57:11 PM PDT by Does so (The Media is the enemy of the people...Trial lawyers close behind...)
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