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Posted at 12:43 PM on Nov 03, 2008 by camberwell, #36242
Some good news re: my concerns in my Drs. note (posted the other day) "some buildup" and why such a high dose 40mg. of this poison?. I actually received something from the cardiologist on Fri. which made me feel much happier. 'NO SIGNIFICANT ABNORMALITIES - MILD CHOL. PLACQUE BUT NO SIGNIFICANT BLOCKAGE SEEN' so you can imagine how much better I felt - I had already made the decision to not take the Statins, but that report absolutely convinced me. If you haven't already had a doppler on your carotids, do so, it can ease your mind, since we're always being told we're clogging up our arteries with just about anything and everything, we're gonna have a stroke, etc. all these scare tactics. It's not an expensive test (about $80, not sure what will be added to that, as to cardio. reading the results), but worth it. Read up on the Red Yeast Rice - I've read several articles from several well known medical websites - it seems it actually can work better than Statins! Get off this stuff people, more risk than having a stroke!
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Reply 8 months ago on Mar 10, 2009 by mdsantematt2, #17858

You recommended Red Yeast Rice. Do you know that the primary ingredient is actually LOVASTATIN -- another statin that causes problems with liver enzymes, etc? Many people who think they are taking something that is healthier and natural don't really understand why they are still having problems. Be careful. Dietary changes will help you the most. There are no magic pills.

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Reply 8 months ago on Mar 11, 2009 by camberwell, #17873

I thank you for your input. Yes, I am very aware of the Red Yeast ingredients, I did however think that those with high content of Lovastatin were actually not marketed??? With that said, I made the decision not to take it anyway. I just think it could be an alternative for those who do take statins, maybe. I watch my diet, exercise and take several supps. fish oils, mega 3's etc. - thanks again.

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Reply 8 months ago on Mar 11, 2009 by camberwell, #17874

I thank you for your input. Yes, I am very aware of the Red Yeast ingredients, I did however think that those with high content of Lovastatin were actually not marketed??? With that said, I made the decision not to take it anyway. I just think it could be an alternative for those who do take statins, maybe. I watch my diet, exercise and take several supps. fish oils, mega 3's etc. - thanks

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