When I learnt my pharmacology and physiology or I read more recent articles,I find a contrary information.I am being taught that cholesterol is necessary for health and longevity.
All of us know that Cholesterol is the precursor to steroid hormones,like testosterone,estrogens.
It is important for structural integrity and fluidity of cell membrane.
Cholesterol is a neuronal anti oxidant.
It is essential for synaptic neurotransmission.
Now,you can judge yourself as to why you would want to lower your cholesterol to such low numbers that your function of other important organs are affected.
The research has shown increased incidence of dementia,Alzeimers in patients with medication lowered cholesterol.
I have had many patients with low testosterone and hormone imbalance if they have been on very high doses of statins.
There is a beautiful video of "War on cholesterol by my teacher,Dr.Perlmutter which you can watch for more info on YouTube.
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