The TRUTH about STATINS

--Medical Disclaimer: The views of this podcast episode are solely those of the guest. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. --Dr. Barbara H. Roberts was a cardiologist & Director of The Women’s Cardiac Center at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. She is the author of the fascinating book The Truth About Statins: Risks and Alternatives to Cholesterol-lowering Drugs. In her book, she says that over the last few decades she had been prescribing statins for her patients when it was indicated, & initially, these medicines seemed safe & reasonably well tolerated. But the more she learned about statins, both from the experiences of her own patients, & in the medical literature, the more concerned she become.   Dr. Roberts will share her point-of-view on: -Whether statins are a Miracle Cure as they have been touted by many cardiologists to be. How solid is the science behind justifying treating people with statins? -What are common side effects & how rare are they? -How about Red Yeast Rice as an alternative? -Is Cholesterol a vital part of every cell in our bodies & essential for the normal functioning of muscles, nerve cells, & the brain & how she feels they react if they are chronically starved of a chemical necessary for their proper function? -Do women have more side effects & different results than men?